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CHRISTMAS
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FROM CHRISTMAS WINES AND TRADITIONAL CRAFTS TO VISITS WITH SANTA AND BRAND-NEW YULETIDE MENUS , A MYRIAD OF EXCITING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE ACROSS KENT ’ S COUNTRYSIDE AND THROUGHOUT ITS TOWNS , READY TO IGNITE YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WHILE EMBRACING THE BEST OF THE COUNTY .
CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT SALOMONS ESTATE
A time of heart-warming joy and growing excitement , Advent and the run up to Christmas is , for many of us , celebrated just as much as the big day itself . Whether it ’ s feelings of nostalgia that evoke precious memories of Christmases gone by , or the look of wonder on our little ones ’ faces , these few weeks hold special places in our hearts . From the moment we see those first sprigs of holly and twinkling tinsel adorning the shops , a growing desire to revel in the yuletide joys of these months is sparked within us . Whether we are food fanatics or love to craft , enjoy the countryside or watching theatrical shows , November and December are certain to provide entertainment in abundance . This season , Kent is awash with glittering events , fun workshops and festive foodie delights , all guaranteed to help you embrace the most wonderful time of the year in all its glory .
Visits with Father Christmas
If there ’ s one festive treat we can ’ t deny our children , it ' s a picture with Father Christmas . Treasured for years to come ( whether that be for comedic material or not !), these pictures have become staple pieces of Christmas nostalgia . Opportunities to meet the big man himself can be found across Kent thanks to the magic of those marvellous reindeer , including glittering department store fit for a Christmas movie - Fenwick , Canterbury ( www . fenwick . co . uk / events / kids ). Running from 19 November until 23 December , good children and well-behaved parents alike will be able to revel in the festive magic by visiting Santa ’ s Grotto , Santa ’ s Breakfast Club and Santa ’ s Supper Club .
The magical grotto will be aglow on selected dates in November and then daily throughout December excluding Mondays . Tickets are priced at £ 10 per person and include meeting Santa , sitting in his sleigh , singing a festive tune with the reindeers and decorating a ceramic plate to take home ready to place Christmas Eve treats on . For an even more enchanting family experience , there is the magical opportunity to have breakfast or supper with Santa . On 26 November and 3 , 10 and 17 December , start the day with Santa ’ s Breakfast Club priced at £ 25 per person . From 14 December to 23 December , join Santa at his Supper Club , priced at £ 31.50 per person , from Wednesday to Friday , open from 3.45pm – 5pm . At both events , customers can eat to their heart ' s content at The Eatery before being guided by the ever-helpful elves to Santa ’ s grotto . Here the elves will welcome guests and lead them into a magical snowy forest as they venture to Santa ’ s Christmas Craft Factory where guests can help the elves with a spot of plate decorating . There ’ s just enough time to snap an ‘ Elfie ’ in Santa ’ s sleigh before the main event , the visit with Santa .
Father Christmas is also making an appearance in Tunbridge Wells before his big night at Salomons Estate ( www . salomons-estate . com ). Santa ’ s Grotto will be open from 18 - 23 December for little ones to enjoy a magical day out to meet Father Christmas and his merry elves , Sprinkle and Star . Help the elves decorate some delicious gingerbread houses , learn about the reindeers ’ favourite food , and go on a magical Christmas trail before sitting down with Father Christmas for a yummy cup of hot chocolate and a gift ! There is also the opportunity to dine with Santa on 11 December . Indulge in a three-course festive Sunday roast fit for the whole family as Santa makes his way round to listen to all your Christmas wishes . Adults £ 32.50 / children £ 16.95 . Santa will be returning on Christmas Eve for a hearty breakfast feast to prepare himself for a night of present dropping . Enjoy a full English and continental breakfast buffet for just £ 18 per person .
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