insideKENT Magazine Issue 93 - December 2019 | Page 17

EVENTS
KENT EVENTS
(DECEMBER 2019)
SANTA’S MAGICAL GROTTO
UNTIL 24 DEC
SANTA’S MAGICAL GROTTO UNTIL 5 JAN
ICE SKATING WEEKENDS UNTIL 15 DEC
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells
www.royalvictoriaplace.com
Time: Daily | Price: £7 Calverley Gardens, Tunbridge Wells
www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
Time: from 10am | Price: £5 Leeds Castle, Leeds nr Maidstone
www.leeds-castle.com
Time: from 10am | Price: £26 (children 4-15 £17.50)
Let your little ones experience the true magic of
Christmas with a special visit to see Santa at Royal
Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells. Santa’s Arctic
themed grotto is located on level 1, opposite M&S,
and is open every day until 4pm on Christmas Eve
(see website for daily grotto opening times). Sensory
Santa visits take place every Tuesday between 10am
and 11am. As well as the impressive ice rink set in the beautiful
natural amphitheatre of Calverley Gardens,
Tunbridge Wells, there is now an extra ice rink
onsite, especially for the special parent and toddler
sessions. Plus, for the first time there will be Bavarian
curling - hilarious fun for you and your mates. With
pop-up restaurants and bars, Santa’s grotto, live
music and a full programme of activities - there’s so
much to do at the ice rink this Christmas. Visit the Christmas Market on the lawn overlooking
the castle to discover a splendid array of seasonal
gifts, toys, festive decorations, specialist food and
drink. In the centre of the market, visitors can enjoy
nostalgic fairground rides on the Victorian carousel
or take a leisurely trip on the big wheel for a
spectacular view of the castle; whilst live music
performances from the band stand each day will
keep everyone entertained.
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