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25 OCTOBER & 11 DECEMBER CANDLELIGHT ®: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN The Corn Exchange, Rochester candlelightexperience. com Time: 7pm Price: From: £ 20
Reimagining classical music in extraordinary venues illuminated by thousands of candles, the live concert series Candlelight ® is returning to Rochester, kicking off with a tribute to iconic group, Queen. Collaborating with talented local musicians who share the belief that classical music can resonate with a broader audience, Candlelight ® cleverly immerses audiences in both timeless compositions and fresh interpretations of modern day hits. In this anticipated performance, delight in top Queen tracks such as‘ Somebody to Love’,‘ Bohemian Rhapsody’ and‘ Killer Queen’ performed by incredible string quartet, Weddington Strings.
25 OCTOBER MARGATE ROCK FESTIVAL 2025 Dreamland, Margate dreamland. co. uk Time: 1pm- 11pm Price: From £ 62.60
Bringing an all day, indoor rock festival to Dreamland’ s iconic Ballroom, Margate Rock Festival is set to electrify this vibrant coastal destination with its jam-packed rockin’ celebrations suitable for ages 14 and above. With confirmed acts including the likes of South of Salem, The Vintage Caravan, The Motherz, Bad Touch and The Super Micks, and more due to be announced soon, rock music fans are certainly in for an unforgettable experience..
25, 26 & 31 OCTOBER & 1 NOVEMBER PUP-KIN PATCH Dobbies Garden Centre, Gillingham & Ashford dobbies. com Time: Various Price: £ 12.50 per dog
One for the doggos! Head to Kent’ s Dobbies Garden Centres this autumn with your pup for some tail-wagging fun. With activities from picking their own autumn themed toys to enjoying a puppuccino from the restaurant, furry friends are in for a treat with the activities planned this new season. The event will also have a free digital photo opportunity and tickets will include special offers in the pet department and one free hot drink and puppuccino with the purchase of any cake from the restaurant.
26 OCTOBER CASTLE ARTISAN MARKET Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge tonbridgecastle. org Time: 10am- 4pm Price: Free
Offering the perfect opportunity for a spot of Kentish shopping, Tonbridge Castle’ s vibrant artisan market is brimming with passionate traders showcasing an abundance of unique finds for all tastes – from culinary delights and bespoke gifts to household necessities and handcrafted arts and crafts. Following a leisurely browse of the indoor and outdoor stalls and a pitstop for a light bite and refreshment, make the most of your visit by taking a riverside stroll and visiting the town’ s many nearby hotspots.
29 OCTOBER GARDENER’ S WORKSHOP Hole Park, Rolvenden holepark. com Time: From 10am Price: £ 22( Season Ticket holders £ 10)
Join head gardener Quentin Stark as he celebrates 25 incredible years of leading the remarkable gardens of Hole Park. The last opportunity to get hands on in the gardens before the park closes for the winter, this varied workshop will cover the art of tree and shrub propagation utilising the vast variety of growth in the gardens. The Coach House Tearoom will be open for a complimentary hot drink from 10am and guests are invited to head for lunch following the workshop should they wish to make a day of it!.
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