CHRISTMAS
A KENTISH
FESTIVE FORAY
IT ’ S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR AND THE PERFECT SEASON TO DISCOVER , DELIGHT IN AND DELVE INTO OUR GLORIOUS COUNTY IN ALL ITS FESTIVE GLORY !
Now more than ever , we need some reasons to celebrate . It ’ s time to bank the political woes , focus on our loved ones , wrap up warm , and make the most of the festive fun just waiting to be enjoyed across Kent .
From days out , evenings to remember and family fun , to local shopping and the best eats , drinks and treats , insideKENT is delighted to bring you all you need for Kentish memory-making , gifting and indulging .
For family-fun there is of course a heap of slap-stick , laugh-out-loud wonder - oh yes there is ! - courtesy of the county ’ s top pantos , and that ’ s not forgetting the host of other exciting day and night activities to fill your festive diaries with - from Santa ’ s grottos to twinkling light trails , makers markets to seasonal brunches and Christmas party feasts .
They say the best gift is the gift of giving . Bring some wide-eyed wonder to your Christmas list receivers this year with our guide to THE musthave presents for 2022 . From one-of-a-kinds to must-have toys , astonishing gadgets to delicious delights , it ’ s simply bursting with inspiration that ’ ll mean even your resident Grinch will be full of wonder come Christmas morning .
Diaries filled , lists made ? Then it ’ s time to hit the city , well three in fact as we whisk you on a whistlestop tour of three of Kent ’ s best for a festive 48 hours like no other - shopping ? Check . Staycation ? Check . Time for a little seasonal gluttony too ? Check . A sensational seasonal combination !
And of course Christmas just , well , wouldn ’ t be Christmas without yet more food , and drink , and food , and drink ... Kent ’ s top local producers from our mainstay turkey to the humble sprout , some incredible fresh seafood , to hampers galore , are all ready to fill your homes and your guests with all the indulgent goodness you need ! We ’ ve even found some simply delicious make-ahead recipes to leave you even more time to enjoy come Christmas Day .
As party season , office parties , family feasts and Christmas drinks ‘ out out ’ make a much-welcome and much-needed full-force return , we have you covered with our round-up of glitz and glam attire and a guide to some of the most tempting alternative eats and treats across the county .
Home is where the heart is and never more so than at Christmas time . To bring some bling , wonder and seasonal cheer to your door and beyond , we ’ ve highlighted this year ’ s most inspired decor trends to get you feeling merry , bright and full of festive delight !
From us all at insideKENT , we wish you a very Merry Christmas !
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