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National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

Visit some of Kent’s beautiful historic homes and get stuck into fun, autumnal activities.

Get tickets to next year’s fabulous RHS flower shows

Get tickets to next year’s fabulous RHS flower shows

The Royal Horticultural Society will host some incredible flower shows next year. Here’s how to get your hands on tickets.

Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

It’s almost time to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ as Kent’s skies light up with fantastic fireworks displays and bonfire nights.

Have a scream at Halloween film screenings

Have a scream at Halloween film screenings

Watch your favourite scary movies on the big screen this Halloween.

Kent’s autumn farmers’ markets

Kent’s autumn farmers’ markets

Get out and pick up some fresh, seasonal produce at some of the county’s biggest and best farmers’ markets.

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Guitar bands announce head-banging tours next year

Guitar bands announce head-banging tours next year

The Offspring, The Wombats, Busted and McFly have all announced tour dates for next year. Here’s how to get tickets.

‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

It’s a day of surprises as Secret Drinker visits a backstreet boozer to behold

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Kent’s ghoulish ghost tours this Halloween

Kent’s ghoulish ghost tours this Halloween

Take a gruesome walk through Kent’s most haunted spots and join the hunt for ghosts and ghouls.

1980s festival announces Kent date

1980s festival announces Kent date

Rewind, a popular 1980s music festival, will make its debut on the Kent coast next summer.

‘Hopefully we’re making Robin proud’

‘Hopefully we’re making Robin proud’

Five former Strictly pros are paying tribute to the late Robin Windsor in their new show, Legends of the Dance Floor.

What’s in a name: & Juliet proves it’s all about the leading lady

What’s in a name: & Juliet proves it’s all about the leading lady

We went to the opening night of the smash-hit jukebox musical & Juliet as it visits Kent on its first national tour.

Award-winning play brings life-sized puppets to the stage

Award-winning play brings life-sized puppets to the stage

The National Theatre’s spectacular production of Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling novel, War Horse, is coming to Kent.

Win a roar-some day out with the family

Win a roar-some day out with the family

To celebrate this half term’s Kids Go Free offer, we’re giving away family tickets to a Kent wildlife park.

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

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UK’s oldest scare attraction returns for Halloween

UK’s oldest scare attraction returns for Halloween

The hair-raising mazes feature terrifying live actors and authentic sets to give visitors a scare. Do you dare to enter?

The Feeling and Rory Bremner to appear at arts festival

The Feeling and Rory Bremner to appear at arts festival

A festival is celebrating 40 years of music, theatre, comedy and heritage with a packed two-week programme.

Olly Murs to perform in Kent next summer

Olly Murs to perform in Kent next summer

The cheeky chappy has been named as the first artist to perform in a summer concert series in 2025.

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

Secret Drinker visits a huge pub packed with potential and plenty of punters who care

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Park to host free Harry Potter-themed day

Park to host free Harry Potter-themed day

Fans of the Wizarding World can take part in Professor Snape’s potions trail and find the golden snitch at a magical free event.

Orchestra to play horror movie soundtracks at ‘creepy’ candlelight concert

Orchestra to play horror movie soundtracks at ‘creepy’ candlelight concert

Hear music from Psycho, Halloween and Beetlejuice performed live at a a spooky after-dark concert.

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Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Take a trip along Kent’s rivers and see if you can spot a herd of seals this autumn

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Family films coming to cinemas before the end of the year

Family films coming to cinemas before the end of the year

Cosy up at your local cinema this autumn and catch one of these family blockbusters coming to the big screen.

Frank Skinner takes sell-out show on tour

Frank Skinner takes sell-out show on tour

The comedian is currently on the third leg of his 30 Years of Dirt tour - including two nights in Kent.

Kent’s best pub Sunday roasts

Kent’s best pub Sunday roasts

There’s nothing better than a superb Sunday roast in a cosy pub at this time of year. Here’s the best in Kent according to TripAdvisor.

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Extra date added for Kylie concert

Extra date added for Kylie concert

If you missed out on tickets to see the Princess of Pop last week, you’ve got another chance. Here’s everything you need to know.

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Secret Drinker ducks into a large family restaurant and pub on the coast

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Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

A first-class ride all the way

A first-class ride all the way

It would be a crime to miss out on seeing the world’s most famous detective in Kent this week.

Dine in style at Kent's new The Ivy restaurant

Dine in style at Kent's new The Ivy restaurant

Win a place for you and three guests at The Ivy's open night in Canterbury.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Cracking comedy at Kent fringe festival

Cracking comedy at Kent fringe festival

A fringe festival is bringing almost 80 live shows from the world of comedy, music, theatre and drag to Kent audiences.

Folk flock to annual festival

Folk flock to annual festival

A popular folk festival returns for its 31st year with Morris dancers, sea shanty singalongs and traditional ceilidh music.

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