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CHRISTMAS WORLD , DREAMLAND MARGATE
FAVERSHAM CHRISTMAS ARTISAN CRAFT AND GIFT MARKET
The Pantiles Festive Market , Tunbridge Wells
Set against the iconic Georgian colonnade in the heart of the historic old town , The Pantiles Festive Market offers an array of food and drink , artisan goods and great gifts . Shops will be showing off their dazzling decorated Christmas windows while restaurants and cafés will have some delicious festive menus . Enjoy a hot chocolate or a mulled wine as you peruse the stalls , or if you want something a bit more substantial , sample the delights of one of the many street food vendors as you wander . With a host of seasonal themes , guest traders and everchanging ranges from your favourite regular stalls , this is a fabulous way to embrace the holiday season in Royal Tunbridge Wells .
Make your Christmas market trip to Tunbridge Wells even more Christmassy with a visit to SKATE at Calverley Grounds . Open seven days a week from Friday 1 December ( closed Christmas Day ), the outdoor ice rink and festive stalls are only a fiveminute walk from the train station and town centre offering spectacular views of the beautifully lit park , creating a unique and special seasonal experience .
Reuthes Lost Garden of Sevenoaks Christmas Market
Running for the three consecutive weekends throughout December , Reuthes will be bringing some extra-festive sparkle to their usual speciality markets that they host throughout the year . All of these markets are free entry , free parking and dog friendly . The café is open for the duration for lovely foodie treats alongside some great festive entertainment .
Christmas at Tonbridge Castle
Taking place in the grounds of Tonbridge Castle , this Kent event brings a winter spectacle to life with a range of experiences including a Christmas Market , an Alpine Bar , and an illumination light trail . This year , the Tonbridge Christmas Market has partnered with The TN Card to create something extra special with even more Christmas cheer for everyone . With over 30 traders each day , expect to be wowed by this fabulous array of stallholders , find Christmas gifts , foodie treats and more as you support the local businesses selling here . Tonbridge Christmas Market is open every day from 26 November until 23 December .
Faversham Christmas Artisan Craft and Gift Market
Having been a historic Kentish market town for centuries , Faversham has markets all year round but really comes into its own throughout the Christmas period as a true seasoned pro ! On the weekend of 9 - 10 December , Faversham will host an extrafestive Christmas market with a fabulous selection of stallholders from across all the usual markets and other local market favourites over the festive period . This is a truly wonderful opportunity to shop local and pick up any last-minute gifts including locally made crafts , arts and artisan items , as well as delicious food and drink alongside beautiful Christmas decorations and more . Faversham is also home to a wonderful array of independent shops , cafes and businesses , ideal for adding to your Christmas shopping experience .
Christmas World , Dreamland Margate
Christmas World is coming to Dreamland this winter , bringing whimsical fun and magical moments for the festive season 2023 . Featuring a variety of attractions , activities , entertainment , food , drinks and more , Christmas World will have something to appeal to all ages . There ’ ll be specially selected rides , family friendly performances , magical grotto experiences with Santa , snowball fights and sleigh rides in Santa ’ s snowmobile and even ‘ Steins By The
Sea ’ nights for grown-ups , too . Christmas World will be open from 11am to 6pm , from 15 - 22 December with later timings for evening entertainment to be announced .
Christmas at Broadditch Farm Shop
Experience Broadditch Farm Shop ’ s Magical Christmas Shop , a wonderland of decorations , festive lights and unusual gifts . A lovely festive addition to this Kentish farm shop , Broadditch will also host a Festive Food Hall , both to open daily until Christmas Eve . The Farm Shop will always have everything you need for your traditional Christmas dinner . You will find shelves bursting with an abundance of fruit , vegetables , condiments , dates , nuts , stuffing , cold meats , cheeses , cream , incredible Christmas hampers , festive cakes and lots more including goose fat for those delicious roast potatoes and chestnuts perfect for roasting .
Christmas trees will be available from Saturday 25 November . Two varieties of tree will be available : the Nordmann , a low needle drop tree with a silvery green appearance , and the Norway Spruce , a traditional tree with deep green colouring and a stronger pine scent . Hundreds of trees in varying sizes including some potted trees will be available together with tree stands and handmade wreaths . Broadditch will wrap your tree ready for its journey home , or they can deliver to your door for a small charge .
Visits to Farmer Christmas will also be on offer … Your journey begins when you climb on board the tractor sleigh and journey into the enchanted wood . Once there , you will be met by one of the elves who will lead you to Farmer Christmas ’ s cosy cabin . Inside the cabin , enjoy the wonder of meeting Farmer Christmas as he reads you one of his festive stories and gives you a Christmas gift . Farmer Christmas arrives at the farm on Saturday 9 December and will be in residence on selected dates and times up until Christmas Eve . Prices start at £ 14 per child and £ 4 per accompanying adult .
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