insideKENT Magazine Issue 93 - December 2019 | Page 84

DAYSOUT
SEE ASHFORD IN A NEW LIGHT THIS CHRISTMAS
Illuminites
AN INCREDIBLE, NEVER-SEEN-BEFORE, SERIES OF EVENTS WILL DAZZLE AND AMAZE
ASHFORD THIS DECEMBER.
Glow International
On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, you will be
able to enjoy a five-minute digital mapping projection
on the side of International House, Dover Place.
Celebrate Ashford’s rich heritage and history, and
watch in wonder as the building transforms before
your eyes, falling away and reappearing in a
kaleidoscope of imagery. sustainable food, and there will be a small market
of local traders.
The newly-opened Coachworks, in Dover Place,
will be serving up a range of food and drink, working
with Rebel Farmer to provide tasty, local and For two nights only, on Friday 6 and Saturday 7
December, you can experience Ashford’s enchanting
and magical Winter Forest, made up of a trail of
The shows will be at 4.30, 5.30 and 6.30pm. The
car park at Dover Place will be closed for viewers to
watch safely.
illuminated trees dotted around the town centre
and Elwick Place. Illuminated from 3pm until 8pm
on Friday, and 12pm until 8pm Saturday, the trees
are Ashford-themed, showcasing the town’s rich
history, famous landmarks and illustrious residents,
in a striking installation that evokes a wintery
woodland walk.
Ashford’s Winter Forest
Carnival of the Baubles
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The following weekend, on Saturday 14 December,
you can enjoy the Carnival of the Baubles. Starting