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CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE CHRISTMAS FAIR Chiddingstone Castle, Chiddingston
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A COSY QUEX HOUSE CHRISTMAS Quex House & Gardens, Birchington 21 Nov- 13 Dec
Join the historic Chiddingstone Castle for a day of Christmas shopping! Plus, every admission to the fair raises vital funds for Chiddingstone Castle. Browse over 60 handcurated artisan, craft and vintage stalls inside the castle and heated marquee. Shop unique gifts, festive decorations and delicious food and drink including warming mulled wine and mince pies to add to the seasonal cheer!
Step inside Quex House, where the warm glow of Christmas trees, beautifully decorated rooms and the elegant sounds of late Victorian and Edwardian music bring the season to life. Share your Christmas memories while wandering Quex House, brought to life with sounds and sparkling lights. Try traditional games and hands-on activities designed to spark young imaginations and inspire conversations and stories across generations.
10am- 4pm Adult £ 8, Child £ 4 chiddingstonecastle. org. uk
10am- 3pm Adult £ 9, Child £ 7, Infant( 0-4) free powell-cottonmuseum. org
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WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP Penshurst Place, Tonbridge 24- 25 Oct
Held at the historic Penshurst Place, this workshop will give participants everything they need to create their own unique wreath decoration to welcome in the festive season. The relaxed and friendly evenings are limited to 15 per workshop, with all the materials needed to create a festive door wreath provided. The evening will supply a selection of refreshments including tea or coffee, mulled wine or spiced punch and, of course, mince pies.
6pm- 8pm £ 65pp penshurstplace. com
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NOV 2026
SUPPER CLUB Birchwood Restaurant, Goudhurst
The November installment of Birchwood’ s Supper Club is a special evening celebrating the best seasonal produce. A chance to gather with friends and family around a beautiful six-course menu that is handcrafted by their in-house chefs, the meal will include some of the finest Kent and Sussex produce paired with bread, snacks and a sweet treat to finish off the evening.
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SANTA SPECIALS 2026 Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden 29 Nov- 24 Dec
Step aboard a 75-minute return steam journey through Kent’ s beautiful winter landscape, travelling through Tenterden Town station to Bodiam in East Sussex in decorated festive carriages. Along the way, children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas, so have your cameras ready to capture that special moment. They might even receive a special gift to take home. Meanwhile, adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of warming mulled wine.
From 9pm £ 55pp birchwood-family. com
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Various times From £ 50pp kesr. org. uk
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