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It’s October and autumn has arrived! The hedgerows are full of hips and haws, the leaves are colouring up and thoughts are turning to cosy evenings by the pub fire, indoor events, autumn menus and making the most of a slightly quieter time of year.
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Eerie events
Of course, October ends with Halloween and there are plenty of spine-chilling, spooktacular activities taking place across the district during half term. Book now for Dover Castle’s Halloween Quest, Walmer Castle’s Spooky Woodland Walk and Betteshanger Park’s terrifying trio of Pumpkin Town, Woodland Halloween Trail and Terror Trail (see below). For something a little less scary, head to Kearsney Abbey on 25 October for their Halloween Day with arts and crafts and themed trail around the park.
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Visit the ice cream farm
Solley’s is keeping its popular ice cream parlour open throughout October so you can enjoy their fabulous menu and sample delicious, made-on-the-farm ice cream for longer this year. The parlour will be open on Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am to 4pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) and open all week during the October half term (21-29 October). The maize maze and tractor rides will run at weekends and daily throughout half term as long as the weather is fine. The on-site pub will also be open on Thursday to Sunday evenings. See their website for more information.
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New wedding venue
The Grade II Listed Billiards Room at Kearsney Abbey has received its licence to host civil weddings and receptions for up to 40 guests, starting in February 2024. If you would like to find out more about holding your ceremony and/or reception in this special, intimate venue located in the beautiful surroundings of Kearsney Abbey gardens near Dover, please email Kearsney.cafe@dover.gov.uk.
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Cosy boltholes
Come to the seaside for October half term! White Cliffs Country is easy to get to – we are just over an hour from London St Pancras by high-speed train and well-connected by motorways (the M2/A2 or M20/A20). There are plenty of family-friendly special places to stay, from self-catering cottages near the beach to boutique hotels in town. Browse our website listings for inspiration and book direct with the accommodation provider for the best deals.
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See the world’s oldest boat
Did you know that you can see the oldest-known sea-going boat in the world at Dover Museum? This incredible artefact was discovered during road expansions nearby and carefully transferred to its own gallery where it is on display. Visit the fascinating and award-winning Bronze Age Boat gallery at Dover Museum to learn about this internationally significant archaeological find and its use over 2000 years ago. The museum is open daily from 9.30am Monday to Saturday.
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 Mindfulness in Nature at Goodnestone Park Gardens
A day of wellbeing in the garden to pause and reconnect with the world around you.
From 10.30am - 2.30pm
Book tickets online.
7 October
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 Grand Shaft Open Day at Western Heights, Dover
Explore the Napoleonic, triple-helix staircase from 10.30am - 4pm (the only one in Europe) built into the chalk cliffs and see the QRA Corps of Drums perform.
15 October
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 Halloween at Betteshanger Park
A great family day out during the half term holidays with spooky activities for all ages with more scary ones for older children and adults.
Book tickets online.
21-29 October
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 Halloween Half-term at Dover Castle
Creepy tales and puzzles to solve at the haunted castle!
Book online to save 10%.
21-29 October
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 Lord of Lydden & Sidecar Burnup at Lydden Hill Race Circuit
A weekend of exhilarating motorcycle racing and plenty of family fun.
21-22 October
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 Spooky Woodland Walk at Walmer Castle
A chilling early evening walk through the woods with tales of strange and spooky goings-on!
27-29 October
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