EVENTS
CHRISTMAS AT HEVER CASTLE
17 NOVEMBER - 24 DECEMBER ( FRIDAYS , SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ) FOLKESTONE FESTIVE MARKET Folkestone Harbour Arm www . folkestoneharbourarm . co . uk Time : Friday 4pm - 8pm , Saturday & Sunday 11am - 6pm | Price : Free
The Folkestone Festive Marketplace returns for its biggest and best year ever !
Discover the harbour ’ s Christmassy oasis of independent market stalls , festive films , snow blizzards , live music , carol services and delicious food and drink .
Expect to see more decorations , more free films , more entertainment , longer opening hours and even an opportunity to meet the big man . Plus , with more indoor dining options available than ever before , there really is nowhere else you ’ ll need to go to get that festive feeling in the build up to the big day .
17 NOVEMBER - 31 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AT BEDGEBURY Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest , Goudhurst www . forestryengland . uk Time : Various | Price : Various
Firmly positioned as unmissable within the UK ’ s seasonal calendar , Christmas at Bedgebury – an after-dark stroll through an iconic , illuminated tree collection – has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family , including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way .
Discover softly-lit doves delicately balanced on branches , reed-like neon structures , sparkling tunnels of light and the pinetum filled with all the colours of the rainbow as you walk under Liquid Sky , just one of the new displays to see this year .
18 NOVEMBER - 1 JANUARY 2024 CHRISTMAS AT HEVER CASTLE Hever Castle & Gardens , Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : Various | Price : Various
Immerse yourself in Christmas spirit at Hever Castle from 18 November and enjoy a seasonal experience to remember , now in its 17th year .
The magical Christmas Lights Experience starts from 4pm when you can wrap up warm and enjoy a walk under the stars to explore the grounds . Bring torches and pop on your wellies to see Hever Castle ’ s much-loved landmarks lit up with glorious colour washes , spectacular illuminations and music . Wander further afield for a trip into ‘ space ’ where the bright moon shines and illuminated planets fill the evening skies , and explore the charming Lost in the Festive Forest trail with Red the squirrel to discover the story of Ted the lost bear who Red helps to find his way home .
With everything from Father Christmas at Hever and the new for 2023 children ’ s train ride to Christmas shopping and wreath making , there will be something for everyone this year at Hever .
18 NOVEMBER KOSHEEN Dreamland , Margate www . dreamland . co . uk Time : 7pm - 11pm | Price : From £ 22 + Booking Fee
Kosheen , one of the UK ’ s booming live electronic music showstoppers , broke into prominence with their hit ‘ Hide U ’ from their debut album in 2001 , the platinum selling Resist , followed by crossover hits ‘ Catch ’, ‘ Hungry ’ and ‘ All In My Head ’. Kosheen successfully placed two UK Top 10 albums , topped the UK and European music charts and won lots of awards with their unique blend of breakbeat rhythms of drum ’ n ’ bass to a more traditional songcraft ; a side of the band embodied by singer and songwriter Sian Evans .
This year , Kosheen is back on the road with a massive UK tour to celebrate 25 years of music , performing the best tracks spanning their career .
This is a 14 + event . Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult .
18 NOVEMBER - 7 JANUARY 2024 A TUDOR CHRISTMAS Ightham Mote , Sevenoaks www . nationaltrust . org . uk Time : 10am - 4pm | Price : Free with Admission
Immerse yourself in a Tudor Christmas with sights , scents and sounds inspired by festivities from Ightham ’ s historic past . There ’ s also a festive fête , traditional carols in the courtyard , cosy late-night openings and workshops . Families will love the new trail and dressing up box , not to mention the chance of meeting Father Christmas himself .
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