What's on in October

A four week short course led by Caroline Halfpenny, bespoke gardener and RHS lecturer, who will share with you her horticultural knowledge and expertise. You will learn to sow and grow hardy annuals, while designing vibrant garden borders that showcase your ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Thu 25 09 2025 at 1:15 pm

Until: Thu 16 10 2025 at 4:15 pm

Join us for a fun day of exploring the great outdoors and learning about the edible treasures found in nature at our Foraging Event!

Welcome to our Foraging Event! Join us for a fun-filled morning of exploring, discovering and connecting with nature. I run... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 04 10 2025 at 10:30 am

Until: Sat 04 10 2025 at 12:30 pm

Enjoy a spooky night time tour around one of Kent’s most paranormally active locations and hear tales of strange occurrences in the 300 year history of Fort Amherst.

From the moment you enter the tunnel complex our tales begin, for there is not a sin... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 30 01 2026 at 8:00 pm

Until: Wed 30 10 2030 at 9:45 pm

Investigations are once a month: 7.00pm to 11.45pm

Experienced guides will help you investigate the paranormal potential at Fort Amherst – with plenty of spooky stories of the unexplained happenings here. Ghost-hunting equipment, such as pendulums and ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 06 12 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Wed 30 10 2030 at 11:45 pm

Get ready for a gooey, glowing adventure! In this fun-filled, hands-on session, kids will create their very own neon monster slime, using bright colours, mini monsters and googly eyes. Designed for children aged 4 to 11, the activity encourages creativity, ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 24 10 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Fri 24 10 2025 at 11:30 am

PYO Fruit Weekends are a unique opportunity to pick your own unusual variety cherries, plums, gages, apples and pears from the Brogdale Collections orchards. PYO runs every weekend during fruit season from 21st June – 26th October (except event days). Visitor... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 21 06 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 26 10 2025 at 4:00 pm

Join us for a fantastic evening of networking in one of Ashford's community-driven venues The New Fox Inn. This event is sponsored by the local Commercial Insurance business QMT Insureand is perfect for all professions. Connect with like-minded individuals, e... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 27 10 2025 at 6:30 pm

Until: Mon 27 10 2025 at 8:30 pm

Our Halloween Party will be held on Friday 31st October this year with the children's party from 4pm to 7pm - There will be a disco, party games, fancy dress competition and the winner of our best pumpkin competition will also be announced!

Our adults part... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 31 10 2025 at 4:00 pm

Until: Fri 31 10 2025 at 11:00 pm

Ever wondered what happens when the doors close, the lights turn off and midnight strikes at Hempstead House Hotel? Why not come and find out for yourself!

This Halloween, Friday 31st October, for the first time ever, we are opening our doors and invite yo... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 31 10 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Sat 01 11 2025 at 12:30 am

A mornings fun clay shooting followed by a Ploughman's lunch

Raffle and Sweepstake

Raising funds for Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets

When: Wed 22 10 2025 at 9:30 am

Until: Wed 22 10 2025 at 1:00 pm

Come and find out all about apples and pears. Pick your own fruit from the Brogdale Collections orchards. We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, guided tractor tours of the pear collection, apple displays, expert talks, food an... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 04 10 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 05 10 2025 at 4:00 pm

A super value outing for the little ones during half term!

Wednesday 22nd Oct – Sunday 26th Oct
11am – 2pm

Pay-per-Ride the Spook Train
Walk among the Woodland Graveyard
And Spot Ghosts in the Woods for a prize
(included in your train ticket)

Tea... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 22 10 2025 at 11:00 am

Until: Sun 26 10 2025 at 2:00 pm

Hempstead House Hotel is delighted to host our next Murder Mystery evening on Saturday 18th October 2025.

“Revenge of the Scarecrow” performed by Moneypenny Murder Mystery Productions is perfect for the month of Halloween, priced at £58.00 per person to in... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 18 10 2025 at 7:30 pm

Until: Sat 18 10 2025 at 11:00 pm

At grape harvest time, Networking with a Difference is hosted by the famous Chapel Down winery. Join us there for a vineyard tour and tutored tasting of award winning wines made in our own backyard.

This is the second time we've been hosted by our friends ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 14 10 2025 at 10:30 am

Until: Tue 14 10 2025 at 12:30 pm

An evening of sharing ideas, inspiration, learning and promoting your business with sponsors Orida Hotel, Maidstone. This event is perfect for startups and professionals from all sectors. Perfect for introverts who have never experienced business networking a... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 20 10 2025 at 6:30 pm

Until: Mon 20 10 2025 at 8:30 pm