• Word Play and Poetry​: Eley Williams and Abigail Parry

    The Quarterhouse

    Step into the joyfully off-kilter world of Eley Williams, one of the most original voices in contemporary fiction, as she discusses her latest collection, Moderate to Poor, Occasionally Good – […]

  • A Journey into Clay with Jennifer Lucy Allan

    The Quarterhouse

    Calling all claymakers, potters, artists and lovers of the land – this is where earth and imagination meet. In her mesmerising new book Clay: A Human History, writer and broadcaster […]

  • Ode to Joyce’ performed by Cheryl Knight.

    The Grand

    Originally conceived for Joyce Grenfell’s centenary, this presentation recreates the setting of one of Joyce’s ever-popular stage shows. Welcome to the Bayle Music Autumn concert series. We are delighted to present […]

  • Sabrina Ghayour: Persiana Easy

    The Quarterhouse

    Step into a world of spice, soul and sensational cooking with Sabrina Ghayour – the award-winning British-Iranian chef, Sunday Times bestselling author and beloved food writer hailed by the Observer […]

  • Harry Baker: Wonderful!

    The Quarterhouse

    Don’t miss this high-energy, soul-lifting night with Harry Baker – World Poetry Slam Champion, viral TED Talk star, and one of the UK’s most captivating spoken word performers. Coming to […]

  • Monisha Rajesh: Journeys by Starlight and Steam

    The Quarterhouse

    All aboard for an unforgettable series of train rides – with one extraordinary storyteller. Join award-winning travel writer Monisha Rajesh as she takes us on a lyrical, laughter-filled journey through […]

  • The Art of Good Anger with Sam Parker

    The Quarterhouse

    What if your anger isn’t something to fear – but a tool for clarity, courage and change? In a town like Folkestone – creative, complex, and full of people pushing […]

  • Dr Steven Parissien: Cheers, Britain!

    The Quarterhouse

    Which drinks define us? From gin palaces to tequila shots, tonic fads to teetotalism – what do our choices say about class, identity and change? And in a town like […]