Whats On
What’s On
Thursday 18th September Closed (open for
Fishing)
Sunday 28th September
11am – 5pm: Michaelmas Market/Fair in aid of
the West Kent Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society.
Dozens of stalls selling a variety of gift and craft items,
live music, Buck’s Fizz, veteran cars, chance to win a helicopter
ride in our raffle.
Children’s activities inside the Castle are
included in Castle admission price.
Bring your own picnic to enjoy in the grounds or take
advantage of the Castle’s tearooms and shop.
Entry to market only: £5 per person; £10 per
family. Price of holding
a stall £12.
Ample parking
For all enquiries please contact Ann Gilbert on 01892 870663
Friday
24th October
6.30-8.30pm:
Charity Reception for The British Legion Poppy Appeal with
drinks and canapés
£15 per ticket.
Please
contact Ann Roberts on 01342 850403
Tuesday
4th November
6.30pm: A Reception and lecture by Victor
Harris entitled “Denys Eyre Bower and the Chiddingstone Castle
Japanese Collection” at
Christie’s in London. Tickets £25.
Please contact Jackie Eaton on 01892 872746 or
events@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
Friday 7th
November
Village fireworks organised by Chiddingstone
School PTA. Details to
follow.
Christmas Events at Chiddingstone Castle
The festive season begins with a Christmas Fair
during the day on Thursday
November 13th, open to the public from 10-3 with
stalls selling delicious local produce and beautiful gifts.
Entrance £2.50.
Our café will be open. (Stall holders - please contact
events@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk )
For lovers of music there are two evenings of
Light Opera in the stunning Great Hall.
On Saturday
November 8th and Saturday November 29th
“Everything you wanted to know about Opera” is a fantastic
show which takes an amusing look at the “Divas and Dramas” of the
opera world, presented by Peter Knapp.
He is joined by the wonderfully talented singer Margaret
Rapacioli and the thrilling pianist Simon Hester to give a very
personal review of the opera scene, which is both witty and
enlightening. It is
guaranteed to appeal to both opera buffs and complete newcomers.
Time: 8pm.
Licensed Bar on site.
Tickets: £22 available from the Box Office on
020 83543112 or from Chiddingstone Post Office.
On December 7th, the Castle’s
annual Christmas Cabaret
returns, featuring Sue Casson, Laurence Taylor and Felix Kemp with a
whole new set of Christmas songs and readings.
Time: doors open at 7.30pm, performance at 8.00pm.
Licensed cash bar on site
Tickets: £20 to include a glass of mulled wine and festive nibbles
available from the Box Office on 01892 870280 or from Chiddingstone
Post Office.