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THE TOP 10 KENTISH CHRISTMAS BOOK-NOWS FOR YOUR BEST FESTIVE SEASON YET!
WITH A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND KENT’ S MOST-ANTICIPATED FESTIVE EXPERIENCES SET TO GET BOOKED UP FAST, IT’ S TIME TO START FILLING UP YOUR DIARY WITH THE COUNTY’ S ARRAY OF MUST-VISIT SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS. FROM GLISTENING LIGHTS AND MERRY FAMILY OUTINGS TO WINTER FEASTS AND BIG DAY PREPARATIONS, YOUR UNFORGETTABLE KENTISH CHRISTMAS STARTS HERE …
1. Creative Crafting: Wreath-Making
The perfect personal touch to your Christmas decor, set out to make your own festive wreath with the help from Kent’ s expert crafters. Taking place on 28 November and 5 December, join Brogdale Collections( brogdalecollections. org) in Faversham for a sustainable foraged willow wreathmaking workshop. Adding a unique twist to the classic wreath design, Canterbury’ s Happy & Glorious will be hosting a fabulous Festive Dried Flower Wreath Workshop( happyglorious. co. uk) on 8 December- with drinks and nibbles included.
2. On The Festive Stage: Christmas Shows
From traditional Christmas productions to musical extravaganzas, you won’ t want to miss the upcoming seasonal performances from Kent’ s top theatres. From 20- 21 November, Dickens Theatre Company’ s A Christmas Carol will light up Gravesend’ s Woodville Theatre( woodville. co. uk) auditorium with its marvellous Charles Dickens’ retelling, and Hemsted Park’ s( hemstedpark. com) Centenary Hall will welcome the outstanding Philharmonia Orchestra for a Christmas special showcase on 19 December.
3. Party Season: Sparkling Nights Out
Whether amongst friends, family or colleagues, a dazzling evening of celebratory indulgence awaits. Stylish seafront hotel Hythe Imperial( hytheimperial. co. uk) boasts a packed Christmas calendar of fabulous party nights with delectable dining and top crimbo tunes, and Delta Hotels Tudor Park Country Club( memoriesmademarriott. co. uk) in Bearsted joins the lineup with its array of glistening evening soirées offering a night of seasonal tipples, great music and delicious three-course spreads.
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