insideKENT Magazine Issue 127 - November 2022 | Page 58

CHRISTMASINKENT
CHRISTMAS IN KENT CONT .
A truly Kentish Christmas gift
Other Kentish hampers full of festive joy can be purchased at Macknade ( www . macknade . com ). Independent products curated by the Macknade team with links to both their Kentish and Italian heritage and championing independent producers will fill the luxury hampers , which cover the foodie-themes of Christmas Feast , Italian Christmas and Christmas Favourites . Smaller gift hampers include A Kentish Christmas , Christmas Cheeseboard , Chocolate & Fizz Gift Box , and Beer Cider and Snacks Gift Box . Prices range from £ 30 to £ 250 .
Christmas wreath making
Join Studio HOIME (@ studio _ hoime ) and The Pantry (@ thepantrykent ) for a Christmas wreath workshop in Gravesend . Learn how to make a fresh foliage door wreath fit for a Pintrest pic from scratch via step-by-step guidance . With lots of variety in the provided materials and embellishments , crafters can really add their own personal touches and will leave with a stunning , all natural , readyto-hang wreath to display on their door with pride . Includes tea , coffee and cake . Various dates .
ACROSS THE BORDER
Tulleys Christmas Experience , Sussex
Created by the same award-winning team behind the Tulleys Halloween Festivals and Escape Rooms , which both seem to get better every year , The Tulleys Christmas Experience ( www . tulleyschristmas . co . uk ) is set within the beautiful woodland grounds of Tulleys Farm and is nothing short of magical . From the minute you enter , you ’ re transported into a winter wonderland that sings with Christmas spirit . A full day ’ s activities , everything from the 3D Cinema to the Build-A-Christmas-Bear workshop and the Christmas Circus show ( which takes place in a real big top !) is spectacular and so much fun for kids – and adults too ! Happening at various points throughout the day , which means you never need to queue , these are all included in your ticket price along with Gingerbread Decorating , The Elves ’ Magical Forest , Reindeer Flying School , Santa ’ s Post House , and of course , an incredible Sleigh Ride to Storytime with Father Christmas in his Christmas Cabin ; it ’ s an utterly enchanting day that you ’ ll never forget .
Aladdin , Brighton Centre , Brighton , Sussex
Don ’ t miss the fantastic new production of Christmas panto favourite Aladdin from 22 - 27 December at The Brighton Centre ( www . brightoncentre . co . uk ). Aladdin incorporates plenty of spectacular elements including jaw-dropping sets , dazzling costumes and magical special effects . Follow the story of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine as they embark on their love story , alongside hilarious comedy capers from Aladdin ' s brother Wishee Washee and their eccentric but much-loved mother Widow Twankey . Aladdin will need the audience ' s help to defeat the evil Abanazar , so prepare your best gut-busting boos and loudest singing voices ; you may even be asked to help on stage . Book your magic carpet ride to Old Peking and secure the best seats in the house for Brighton ' s biggest festive family adventure . Watch out for the super-soakers !
TULLEYS CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
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