It’s been a sunny, food-filled weekend and I’m writing this from a happy food coma thanks to Broadstairs Food Festival. I managed to pop in on two of the three days and sample just some of the many, many delicious dishes on offer and soak up the happy vibes around town. I already can’t wait for the next edition over Easter!
In other foodie news, don’t turn up to Bleak House this Sunday expecting the monthly farmers’ market, as it’s now moved to Pierremont Hall. More on all of that below 👇
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Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea
Sat 17 Oct, 3pm - 5.30pm / Le Keux Vintage
Anyone else fancy a spot of Agatha Christie detective work with a decent cuppa and slice of cake? Le Keux Vintage has just a few places left for the first ever Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea, where you can make like the 1950s, play a detective (or a host of other roles) with local theatre company VosFox Theatre. Get involved, or sit and watch, it’s up to you. Includes a glass of prosecco (or alcohol-free) and a full homemade afternoon tea (finger sandwiches, vol-au-vents, sausage rolls, cake, brownies, scones with jam and cream, tea). Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
🎟️ £65 pp / Book here
🎟️ Film: Sabrina (U), with Intro by Amber Butchart
Tue 6 Oct, 7.30pm / Palace Cinema
Audrey Hepburn’s iconic 1954 movie Sabrina is being shown at The Palace this week as part of their ongoing Billy Wilder season. You can head to this showing for a very special introduction by local fashion historian Amber Butchart. As she says, there will be Givenchy! There will be LBDs! There will be Edith Head! Do come along.
🎟️ From £5 / Book here
🌊 Glass Fusing: Sea-themed Glass
Tue 6 Oct, 10am - 3pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
Take a day for yourself and make something special at the same time. This one day course will take you through the stages of designing, cutting and assembling specialist fusing glass to create a sea-themed hanging or coaster.
🎟️ £85 / Book here
🌟 Christmas Decoration Making with Nerikomi & Marbling Workshop
Sun 11 Oct, 10am - 12pm / Pik Ceramics
Make a selection of festive decorations and your own xmas presents while learning one of ceramics’ most satisfying techniques — Nerikomi and Marbling, where colour and pattern are built directly into the clay itself. Blend black and white clays to create striking graphic patterns and make a selection of unique festive decorations.
🎟️ £45 / Book here
✎ᝰ. New: Sketch Book Club
Sun 11 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm / Royal Albion Hotel
New event alert: Sketchbook Club, which will be hosted by Yasmina Jameel Illustration, is a new relaxed, friendly meet-up for anyone who likes drawing, doodling, painting, scribbling or just wants a reason to sit down and make something. Bring along your sketchbook and whatever you like to draw with.
🎟️ Free / More info
🍳 New: The Jetty Breakfasts
From Wed 7 Oct, Wed - Sun, 8am - 10.45am / Jetty Bistro
Breakfast at the Jetty is coming! From this Wed you can enjoy that 10/10 sea view alongside some delicious breakfast grub. And the best bit? It will now be served all winter. The menu includes classics like a Full English, bacon and sausage baps, French Toast, granola bowls, acai bowls and their very own Jetty Breakfast Burrito.
Book a table here, walk-ins always welcome
🍂 Giant Coffee’s New Fall Menu
Giant Coffee
Autumn has been declared at all three Giant coffees across Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate. They’ve now launched their brand new fall menu, and it’s giving all the cosy vibes. From Toffee Apple Chai and Blackberry & Cinnamon, to Burnt Butter Toast and Fig & Honey, there’s plenty of flavours to try.
More info
🍺 Gadds’ Green Hop Beer Festival
Sat 10 Oct, 12pm - 5pm / Ramsgate Brewery
Expect a selection of guest Green Hop Ales from Kent’s finest breweries, alongside Gadds’ own, plus other regular and irregular Gadds' ales. There will also be live music and food at the Tap Room in Pyson’s Road.
More info
🍖 Sharing Roasts For Four
Every Sun / Botany Bay Hotel
What’s better than one roast dinner? A sharing roast for four people is what! The Botany Bay Hotel has just introduced a huge plate to share, and it looks pretty amazing. Gather your favourite people and spend your Sunday feasting by the sea.
🎟️ £100 for four people / See it for yourself
🧺 New Location: Broadstairs Farmers’ Market Now At Pierremont Hall
Sun Oct 11, 10am - 1pm / Pierremont Hall
The monthly farmers’ market will no longer be taking place at Bleak House. This week it’s making its debut at its brand new location at Pierremont Hall, so make sure you head to the right place. Same traders, same day, same time (on the second Sun of each month from 10am-1pm). With one exception – it will take place on Sat 7 Nov due to the Remembrance Sunday Memorial. Go and support them at their new home.
Follow their new page here
🔴 Pokemon Trading Night
Tue 6 Oct, 6pm - 9pm / Riparo Lounge
Are you a Pokemon fan? This one’s for you. Riparo Lounge announced they were introducing monthly Pokemon trading nights back in August, and this week it’s finally the first one. Get your Pokemon cards together, your Pokemon loving friends, and you can also grab two cocktails for £13.50.
🎟️ Free / More info
♟️ Chess, Cheese + Darts Night
Every Wed, from 6pm until late / St Mary’s Chapel Bar
St Mary’s Chapel Bar hosts several fun weekly themed evenings. If you’re out on a Wed night head to their chess, cheese and darts night, held weekly among the shelves of books. Free admission with complimentary cheese and bar snacks.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎷 Jazz Fest
Fri 9 - Sun 11 Oct / Various venues throughout town
The 3rd Broadstairs JazzFest is taking place this weekend. Brought to you by The Magnet again, even more venues are involved this year. Pubs like Sonder, The Dog & Sparrow, Delilah’s, Neptune’s Hall, Harpers and the Frigate will be hosting jazz bands and music throughout all three days. Programmes are available from each participating bar for £2, so grab one and check out the array of bands.
🎟️ Free / More info
🦀 Kinder Collective’s 3rd Birthday Weekender
Kinder Collective
Happy 3rd birthday to Kinder Collective! To celebrate the milestone, this week Fran and Rebecca are hosting a very special beach clean on Sat 10 Oct at 8.30am on Viking Bay, complete with music & cake. They’ll also be celebrating in their sunshine store all weekend long, with £3 from every sale going to a GoFundMe for Tav of @preloveandreloved, who sadly passed away recently. Go celebrate 3 years of the lovely store.
🎟️ Free, drop-in / More info
🔥 Scorcha Skateboard Lessons
Sat 10 Oct, various slots between 11am - 2pm / Broadstairs Skatepark
We love Kane’s Scorcha skateboard lessons for little ones. Head to Broadstairs Skatepark just below Broadstairs train station for their weekly skateboarding lessons each Sat. Check their insta for weather-dependent updates each week.
🎟️ £9 / Book here
📖 Free Storytime Session
Every Fri, 9.30am - 10am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop in Reading Street Village has announced some great Sunday Book Clubs for October, but they sell out very quickly. This week’s is already full, but you can check future ones out here so you don’t miss out. This week you can still turn up to their free storytime session, which takes place every Fri morning. Grab a delicious pastry downstairs at Staple while you’re at it.
🎟️ Free / More info
✶⋆ The Muse Facial & Astro
Mon 5 Oct, Various Times / Sea, Spirit & Stones
A facial with a difference that’s perfect for spooky season. Ruth of Astro Déjavu will provide you with her Radiant Reset facial, alongside a 15-minute astrology reading at the start of your treatment. The facial includes lymphatic drainage, acupressure & Gua-Sha with cupping, and you will take away a cosmic card with you. Take advantage of the introductory price while you can too. I can’t wait to give it a try!
🎟️ £80 / Book here
✏️ Pub Experimental Drawing Classes
Tue 6, 13 & 20 Oct, 6pm - 7.30pm / Neptune’s Hall
Join artist Flora Parrott for the next three Tuesday evenings at Neptune's Hall as she walks you through classes based on a still life arrangement. You’ll test a range of experimental techniques and look at the work of contemporary artists. As a bonus you’ll also have the pub to yourselves.
🎟️ £60 / Book here
🧶 The Great Pink Knit-Off
Fri 9 + Sat 10 Oct / Bayside Yarn
For breast cancer awareness month, Broadstairs wool shop Bayside Yarn will be selling a lovely selection of knitted items, along with homemade cakes, an auction and plenty more to enjoy. No need to book, just drop in either day.
🎟️ Free / More info
🧘🏻♀️ Autumn Glow Yoga Retreat
Sun 11 Oct, 10.30am - 5pm / Yarrow Hotel
Need a total reset this month? Sign up for this day of movement, relaxation & nourishment. The retreat includes somatic movement, breathwork, gentle yoga, Yin Yoga, guided meditation, a sound bath and more. Plus there’s an option to enjoy a four course dinner at the Tartar Frigate pub after as well.
🎟️ Retreat only: £80pp. Retreat plus dinner: £115pp / DM to book
Finally, 4 Things To Know…
Want to get into football coaching? The Pavilion Youth and Community Cafe in St Peter’s is hosting a free workshop this Tue 6 Oct, from 6pm-7pm. Find out more here.
Already keen for next year’s Folk Week? Early Bird tickets are now available and you can currently get them at 2026 prices. But be quick, there’s only 50 available.
Local author Zoe Antoniades is offering free author visits to primary schools in Thanet. The aim is to inspire the children to read for pleasure as she introduces them to her Cally & Jimmy series. This would also include an interactive story time as well as Q&A. Email zoe@antoniades.com for enquiries.
And, finally, good luck to Little Wave Deli who made the final three for Independent Retailer at the Taste of Kent Awards 2026. They’ll find out if they’ve won this Thu 8 Oct!
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