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An Evening with Sarah Raven & Adam Nicolson

The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury · 12 November 2026

An Evening with Sarah Raven & Adam Nicolson, from The Lodge at Canterbury CathedralImage: The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral
12 Nov

Image: The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral

Sarah Raven and Adam Nicolson talk about the gardens at Sissinghurst and Perch Hill, and the family, ideas and history that connect them. The evening runs from 18:30 to 20:30 on Thursday 12 November 2026 at The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral. Tickets cost £29 per person and booking is required, so it suits garden lovers and anyone interested in gardening history.

Highlights

  • Talk by gardeners Sarah Raven and Adam Nicolson
  • Stories of the gardens at Sissinghurst and Perch Hill
  • Held at The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral, 18:30 to 20:30

Getting there

The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH

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