ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY NOVEMBER 2025
8- 9 NOVEMBER FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Leeds Castle, Maidstone leeds-castle. com Time: From 2pm Price: From £ 19- £ 28
The largest fireworks spectacular in the South East is back with a bang! Featuring awe-inspiring fireworks, an incredible soundtrack, projections and lasers that will bring the castle to life, this much anticipated extravaganza is guaranteed to captivate. Arrive from 2pm to explore the castle grounds, including the maze and play areas, and be sure to stop by the Birds of Prey Centre for a breathtaking falconry display at 3pm. At 5.30pm, the crowds will then gather to watch the grand fireworks display dance across the night sky.
10 NOVEMBER BURGUNDY WINE DINNER Boys Hall, Ashford boys-hall. com Time: TBC Price: £ 150
Join Boys Hall’ s Brad Lomas for an evening exploring one of the world’ s most celebrated wine regions as you discover the wonderful world of Burgundy. Hosted by Felipe Carvello of Flint Wines, this dinner will showcase some of the region’ s finest producers and explore what makes Burgundian wine so special. Boys Hall chefs Alfie and Joe have created a carefully crafted five-course menu to complement the evening’ s wine selection. Some rare bottles will be opened exclusively for this dinner, offering a unique tasting opportunity you won’ t want to miss. Limited seating available.
12 NOVEMBER CHARTWELL TO WESTERHAM CIRCULAR GUIDED WALK WITH SEVENOAKS RAMBLERS Chartwell, Westerham nationaltrust. org. uk Time: 10am- 1.30pm Price: Free
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A scenic seven-mile circular walk starting from Chartwell, with a short climb up Horns Hill for splendid views over the house to the Weald of Kent beyond. The walk will proceed to Hosey Hill Common and across to the ruined tower at the top of Tower Hill before descending to Westerham with views across the North Downs. There will be a tea / coffee break in Westerham before returning through parkland, passing an Iron Age fort and rambling back to Chartwell.
13- 16 NOVEMBER ALICE AND THE QUEEN’ S BEASTS WINTER LIGHT TRAIL Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley hallplace. org. uk Time: 4pm- 8.30pm Price: £ 12( adult), £ 8( child), under 3s free
Hall Place and Gardens will be transformed into a glowing world of fantasy as Alice and the Queen’ s Beasts takes centre stage this November. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this immersive lantern light trail invites visitors of all ages to explore a magical landscape of illuminated sculptures, interactive storytelling and playful characters including the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts. Produced in collaboration with outdoor arts company Same Sky, the trail will also feature bespoke lanterns created by Bexley schools and community groups.
15 NOVEMBER BRING BACK THE 80S Whitstable Castle, Whitstable whitstablecastle. co. uk Time: 7pm- 11pm Price: £ 25 per person
Dust off your leg warmers and neon outfits and get ready to dance the night away as the 80s are well and truly back! A throwback evening of non-stop 80’ s hits from Whitstable Castle’ s resident DJ, with welcome cocktails and photobooth fun, this dazzling evening of entertainment also offers fun prizes for the best dressed and best dance moves. Tickets include a welcome drink and the bar will be open for more refreshments throughout the evening.
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