As the nights draw in and the festive season creeps ever closer, we’re gearing up for an exciting month of events and celebrations here across The Rocksalt Group. November has already kicked off with a bang, and we can’t wait to share all our exciting news and festive events we have in store for you!

Exciting Events & Charity News

November has already been full of excitement, with a very special guest joining us at Rocksalt just last week – the legendary Sir Geoff Hurst! We were honoured to host this incredible charity event in support of Cure Leukaemia, raising a fantastic £10,000 to help fight blood cancer. It’s just the start of what we hope will be many more charitable events at Rocksalt so keeps your eyes peeled for more on this over the coming weeks ahead. After a sold out event we are so grateful for the support from our wonderful guests.

The Countdown to Christmas is on!

It’s officially less than six weeks until Christmas – can you believe it? The countdown has begun, and we’re ready to make this festive season one to remember. It wouldn’t be Christmas without the mouth-watering smells of roasting turkey and Christmas pudding, and our talented chefs are already busy in the kitchen perfecting our Christmas menus, and we can’t wait to share there festive creations with you. Whether you’re celebrating with a small group or hosting a large party, our venues will be ready to offer the perfect setting for your festive celebration from 25th November, offering everything from traditional Christmas feasts to delicious seasonal treats. There’s still time to book your Christmas get-together with friends, family, or colleagues, so don’t leave it too late!

Celebrate the season with Rocksalt’s Festive Party Nights on 13th & 20th December featuring The Dukes of Swing! This five-piece swing and jazz band from Kent will bring all your favourite classics to life this Christmas, creating the ultimate festive atmosphere. Dance the night away until midnight and enjoy an unforgettable winter party with timeless tunes and great entertainment!

Creative Folkestone are delighted to share the dates for the 2025 Folkestone Triennial and to reveal the themes and ideas behind the sixth edition. Folkestone Triennial 2025 will take place from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 19 October 2025 bringing ambitious new commissions by leading UK and international artists to public spaces across this Kentish seaside town. Find out more here.

Looking to spend the night at Rocksalt or dine with us during this wonderful time? Then book early to secure your reservation today.

Join us for a community day of festive cheer and fun across our three country pubs.

The Duke William- Sat 23rd November
The Woolpack Inn- Sat 30th November
The Five Bells Inn- Sat 7th December

We’re delighted to be supporting local independent businesses offering a variety of stalls on the day. From charity raffles with fantastic prizes, to our winter BBQ and warming festive drinks, we have so much fun planned for the big day with even a surprise visitor for the little ones.

This free event is a great way to support local businesses and give back to our community. We’re proud to be supporting our local churches and the Kent MS Therapy Centre as our chosen charities this year.

If you’re a local business interested in being part of the day, then there’s still time to apply for a stall- spaces are now limited please email pav@thepickledeggpubcompany.com for further details.

Autumn is the perfect excuse to get out and explore the beautful Kent countryside and with the launch of our new walking maps, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our Midweek Retreats. Beat the pre Christmas rush and book in for a restful getaway, enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast for up to two people for just £189 per couple.