The Cliveden Literary Festival
30 September–1 October, Berkshire
Set in the palatial grounds of Cliveden House, the Cliveden Literary Festival this year features speakers including Zadie Smith, Tom Holland, Mary Beard and Maggie O’Farrell. Described by actor Brian Cox as an “extraordinary environment”, the festival brings together lovers of literature for lively discussion and debate. Cliveden House has a unique history as a literary salon that welcomed writers and thinkers George Bernard Shaw, Jonathan Swift and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Tickets range from £55 to £195. clivedenliteraryfestival.org
Autumn Colour at Hever Castle
1-31 October, Kent
At this time of year, Hever’s 150 acres of formal gardens are bursting with horticultural treasures and the Woodland Walk is ablaze with shades of gold, crimson, and brown, making it ideal for a leisurely stroll…