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23 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge tonbridgecastle. org Time: 10am- 3pm Price: Free
Set in the transporting setting of Tonbridge Castle and stretching across both indoor and outdoor areas, this delightful and community-driven festive market offers the perfect destination for getting ahead on your Christmas shopping and for supporting Kent’ s array of fantastic makers, too. Selling everything from luxury beauty products to delicious sweets and creative homewares, browse a glorious mix of stalls generously stocked with handmade gifts, seasonal treats and unique crafts, with something for the whole family to enjoy.
23 NOVEMBER CSO: THIS HEAVENLY LIFE The Gulbenkian, Canterbury thegulbenkian. co. uk Time: 6pm Price: From £ 15
Join the Canterbury Symphony Orchestra for an evening of vibrant and expressive music, featuring two romantic masterpieces. The concert opens with Weber’ s Clarinet Concerto No. 1, performed by gifted young clarinetist and Canterbury Young Musician of the Year, Krish Parthiban, who brings exceptional musicality and flair to this dazzling showcase of the instrument. The programme concludes with Mahler’ s radiant Fourth Symphony. Under the direction of music director Joe Davies, the CSO continues its mission to present exciting performances and champion emerging talent. Early booking is highly recommended.
26 & 27 NOVEMBER JACK & THE BEANSTALK: A GIANT DINNER-PANTO ADVENTURE Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge heverfestival. co. uk Time: 12pm, 7pm Price: From £ 61.70
With just two actors and one very big adventure sprouting up between the dinner tables, this captivating castle, dinner and panto experience is an utterly unique take on one of the greenest fairytales ever told. All served up in Hever Castle’ s Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant, tuck into a delicious festive feast as you follow Jack’ s daring tale. When Jack exchanges the family cow for mysterious beans, an epic adventure ensues as the giant beanstalk takes root. Expect songs, dazzling costumes, heaps of audience participation and a dash of magic.
29 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS ARTISAN FAIR Chiddingstone Castle, Chiddingstone chiddingstonecastle. org. uk Time: 10am- 4pm Price: From £ 4( adult), from £ 2.50( child)
Gathering a wonderful array of artisans, craft, vintage and creative small businesses to offer a selection of Christmas gifts, decorations and food and drink, Chiddingstone Castle’ s Christmas Artisan Fair is not to be missed. With over 60 hand-curated stalls inside the castle and in the heated marquee in the castle grounds, the fair is certain to add a touch of seasonal magic to your Christmas shopping. Annual pass holders can enter for half price and pre-booked online tickets are discounted so be sure to book in advance.
30 NOVEMBER ROYAL BALLET & OPERA- CINDERELLA Quarterhouse, Folkestone creativefolkestone. org. uk Time: 2pm Price: From £ 12
A mesmerising performance by The Royal Ballet’ s founding choreographer, Frederick Ashton, Cinderella is a theatrical experience that will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled step-sisters, Cinderella’ s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman... With a little bit of magic, she is transported into a new world- one where fairies bring gifts, pumpkins turn into carriages and true love awaits..
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