Kingston is Christmas

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Kingston Christmas Market Steeped in history, Kingston upon Thames is the perfect place for a truly traditional feeling holiday season.

This year, the whole town centre will be transformed into a magical Christmas market spreading throughout the Ancient Market Place and surrounding pedestrianised streets, encapsulating Kingston in glittering festive cheer.

large outdoor bar areas serving up steaming mugs of mulled wine along with classic German-style street food and street entertainment allowing you to really soak up the festive atmosphere.

All of our market chalets have been selected for their high-quality and unique giftware, many of which can’t be bought on the high street and with festive food and drink, more entertainment, the annual Eden Craft fair, our new Alpine Village and a few other surprises to boot, this Christmas is set to be spectacular! The market will feature two

An Elf’s Guide Here’s our top tips to make the most of Kingston’s Christmas Market.

DO come in the week when it’s a little quieter and offers more time to browse your way around all the chalets. Weekends can be particularly busy!

snap a photo. Share them with us on social media to win some amazing prizes! Be sure to tag @visitkingstonuk and use our unique hashtag #Kingsmas.

DO use public transport. The car parks and roads can be congested, especially at the weekends so come by train or bus if you can. This also gives you the advantage of enjoying an extra mug of mulled cider!

DO go beyond the market. There is so much to see and do in Kingston and more shops than you can shake a candy cane at, including a number of unique independent retailers, many of which are putting on special festive events for the occasion!

DON’T get caught out by the weather! Most of the market is outside so make sure you’re wrapped up warm and can enjoy the festivities in comfort.

DON’T miss any of the stalls or features. Use our handy map to make sure you find your way around all the wonderful wares on offer.

DO share your selfies! With giant nutcracker soldiers, a huge Christmas tree, The Wind in the Willows photo frame and so many festive features around the town, there’s loads of places to

DO take a break from all that shopping in our Alpine Village and Market Bar areas. We have plenty of seated areas to socialise, sit back with a warming mug of mulled wine and feast on a bratwurst.

DON’T drop your litter. Please help us keep the town clean and tidy for everyone. There are plenty of litter bins around the town centre and Ancient Market Place.

DO pass on your feedback.

Kingston is for everyone to enjoy so please let us know what you

think of the market and our lead up to Christmas by leaving feedback with us either via our social media channels or with our volunteers at the market who will be collecting your thoughts.

DON’T miss out on any of our amazing events. We have so much in store throughout Christmas and into the New Year so be sure to follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list via our website visitkingston. co.uk to be in the loop about everything Kingston.

Christmas at Rose Theatre The Wind in the Willows Tue 6 Dec - Tue 3 Jan

A story of friendship and courage, The Wind in the Willows is one of the best loved books of all time, now brought to the stage in a glittering new production that promises festive madness for all ages and an enchanting ode to the wild banks of the River Thames.

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Fun for all the family – experience Frozen on the big screen in our main auditorium.

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The Rose Theatre’s annual, much-loved Christmas fundraiser is back and better than ever! Share the Christmas spirit and make merry P with an evening of beautiful carols, festive jazz and dance performances.

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Festive Fun With so much shopping and loads of festive events, Kingston has everything you need to make this Christmas special.

Eden Walk Letter to Santa Competition Tell Santa who your favourite character is from The Wind in the Willows and why. Two lucky winners will receive a family ticket to see The Wind in the Willows at Rose Theatre on 2nd January 2017. Every letter will receive a reply and small gift so please include your name, age and address in your letter. Pop your letter in Santa’s special post box in Eden Walk by 17th December 2016. Gifts available while stocks last.

For full terms and conditions visit edenwalkshopping.co.uk

Freezy’s Christmas Adventure Take an exciting leap into the enchanting world of virtual and augmented reality to help Freezy the Snowman on his search for Santa’s missing presents. After helping Freezy, you’ll be able to enter the Christmas competition to win one of this year’s must have toys. Download the “myMall AR” app on your phone or tablet to unwrap the virtual adventure and help Santa.

For more information visit edenwalkshopping.co.uk

Bentalls Visit Father Christmas Join Bentalls in their award-winning toy department to see Father Christmas in his grotto located in Childrensworld on the third floor. It’s free to visit Father Christmas, or you can receive

a special gift with your visit for £5 per child which includes a £1 donation to local charity Momentum.

Bentall Centre Bearly Loved Bring in a teddy (old or new) and fill in their bear passport ready to be sent to a less fortunate child across the world this Christmas.

John Lewis Christmas Choirs 5-16 Dec Each weekday morning, John Lewis will play host to a local school group who will be singing a selection of Christmas songs to keep you in the festive spirit while you shop.

Kingston Museum Christmas Crafts Sat 10 Dec Join the Museum and create a range of decorations to sparkle up your Christmas tree, make a Christmas card or simply get hands on with fun Christmas Craft projects.

2-4pm Under 5s Christmas special Fri 16 Dec Come along to our group for a special morning of carols, treats and more! Father Christmas’ special helpers might be coming along, too!

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All Saints Church Sat 26 Nov Kingston Choral Society SWEET THAMES, RUN SOFTLY

7.30pm Sat 3 Dec Teddington Choral Society Christmas Concert

7.30pm Mon 5 Dec Storystorks Christmas Show Visit storystorks.co.uk to book.

10.30am & 1.30pm Wed 7 Dec Do Re Mi Babies Classical Concert

10am-11am Sat 10 Dec Thames Philharmonic Choir Christmas Concert

7.30pm Mon 12 Dec Storystorks Christmas Show

Sat 17 Dec Twickenham Choral Society TCHAIKOVSKY STRAVINSKY, RACHMANINOV

7.30pm Sun 18 Dec All Saints Community Carol Concert

4.30pm Mon 19 Dec Storystorks Christmas Show Visit storystorks.co.uk to book.

10.30am & 1.30pm Thu 22 Dec Eclipse Choir Christmas Concert

7.00pm Sat 24 Dec Carols Around the Crib

5.30pm Sat 24 Dec Christmas Eve Midnight Mass

11.00pm

Visit storystorks.co.uk to book.

Sun 25 Dec

10.30am & 1.30pm

Christmas Day Holy Communion

Mon 12 Dec

8.00am

Loki Music A Brief History of Christmas

Sun 25 December

7.30pm

Christmas Eucharist

Sat 17 Dec Christmas Tree Festival Launch

12noon

9.30am Keep up to date with all events and activity on our website visitkingston.co.uk.

Share your selfies and win!

With all the festivity taking over Kingston in the lead up to Christmas, there are some pretty spectacular selfie opportunities presenting themselves and we’ve got a host of fantastic prizes up for grabs. So put your best face forward, snap a festive selfie in Kingston and share it with us on social media!

Be sure to tag us @visitkingstonuk and hashtag #Kingsmas to be in the running for some wonderful prizes.

Eat, drink and be merry!

With a huge range of bars, restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues, there’s no excuse not to party this Christmas in Kingston.

Al Forno Christmas Menu 2 courses for £22.95 or 3 courses for £24.95 Christmas Day £45 020 8439 7555

Bentalls Restaurant on 3 Festive Cream Tea with a glass of prosecco for £5

Bills Merry Christmas Menu £22.95 Winter Wonderland Menu £27.95 020 8549 1410

The Bishop Christmas Feast Menu 2 courses £24 or 3 courses £28 Christmas Day Menu 4 courses £70 christmas.youngs.co.uk/bishop

Browns Festive Menu 3 courses for £29.95 Christmas Day Menu 5 courses for £64.95 browns-restaurants.co.uk

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Riverside Vegetaria

Christmas Menu 2 courses for £24 or 3 courses for £29 caurestaurants.com

Christmas menu 3 courses for £22.95 Christmas Day menu 4 courses and coffee, port or brandy for £39.50 020 8546 7992

Comptoir Libanais Christmas menu Mezze spread and main course £19.95 0207 657 1966

Cote Brasserie Christmas Lunch Menu £19.95 Christmas Menu £29.95 020 8546 9422

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel The Sopwith Christmas party night Arrival drink, 3 course meal, coffee, party novelties and entertainment, from £49.95.

Various dates in November and December.

Festive afternoon tea £24.95 or £29.95 with a glass of fizz Christmas Day Lunch 25 Dec 12.30pm or 3.30pm £80 or £40 children.

020 3096 0099

Slug and Lettuce Bubbles and breakfast £9.95 Served until Noon Festive Buffet Menu from £11.99 Set Menus from £21.99 Sparkling Masterclass £35.99 slugandlettuce.co.uk

Strada 2 courses £18.95 with a glass of Prosecco 3 courses £21.95 with a glass of Prosecco 020 8974 8555

Turks Christmas Disco Cruise Enjoy a 4 hour party cruise along the Thames starting from Kingston, taking in the sights of Richmond and Hampton Court Palace. A fish & chip supper is delivered fresh during the evening. turks.co.uk 2nd, 9th and 15th December £24.50 per person

Druids Head

Wildwood

Festive Menu 2 courses £17.95 or 3 courses £20.95 Christmas Buffet £7.95 per person Pre-book your festive drinks and receive 20% off druidshead-kingston.co.uk

Christmas Party Menu 4 courses with a glass of Prosecco £24.95 020 3841 0000

Frangos Christmas Menu 1 3 course meal for £10 Christmas Menu 2 3 course meal for £12 Christmas menu 3 4 course meal for £15 020 8549 7998

Jackson & Rye Lincoln Christmas Menu £29.95 Washington Christmas Menu £34.95 jacksonrye.com/christmas

Jamie’s Italian 3 course meal with fizz and crackers on arrival.

Festive Lunch Menu £24.95 Festive Feast Menu £29.95 Big Festive Menu £34.95 020 3326 4300

Las Iguanas Christmas Menu 3 courses for £24.95 0208 546 2245

Zizzi Party starter drink bundles all £50 Christmas Menu Classico 3 courses for £19.95 Set Menus from £21.99 Christmas Menu Super Frizzante 3 courses for £24.95 020 8546 0717

DATE

KINGSTON MARKET

BENTALL CENTRE

BENTALLS’ GROTTO

9.30am – 9pm

6.15pm – 8pm

NOVEMBER THU 17 FRI 18

9.30am – 6pm

SAT 19

10am – 10pm

9am – 7pm

SUN 20

10am – 8pm

11am – 5pm

MON 21 - WED 23

10am – 8pm

9.30am – 6pm

THU 24

10am – 10pm

9.30am – 9pm

FRI 25

10am – 10pm

8am – 9pm

SAT 26

10am – 10pm

9am – 7pm

SUN 27

10am – 8pm

11am – 5pm

MON 28 - WED 31

10am – 10pm

9am – 9pm

DECEMBER THU 1

10am – 10pm

9am – 9pm

12pm – 5.30pm

FRI 2

10am – 10pm

9am – 9pm

12pm – 5.30pm

SAT 3

10am – 10pm

9am – 8pm

10.30am – 5.30pm

SUN 4

10am – 8pm

11am – 5pm

12pm – 4.30pm

MON 5 - FRI 9

10am – 10pm

9am – 9pm

12pm – 5.30pm

SAT 10

10am – 10pm

9am – 8pm

10.30am – 5.30pm

SUN 11

10am – 8pm

11am – 5pm

12pm – 4.30pm

MON 12 - FRI 16

10am – 10pm

9am – 10pm

12pm – 5.30pm

SAT 17

10am – 10pm

9am – 8pm

10.30am – 5.30pm

SUN 18

10am – 8pm

11am – 5pm

12pm – 4.30pm

MON 19 - FRI 23

10am – 10pm

9am – 10pm

10am – 5.30pm

SAT 24 | CHRISTMAS EVE

10am – 5pm

8am – 5pm

10am – 4.30pm

SUN 25 | CHRISTMAS DAY

CLOSED

CLOSED

MON 26 | BOXING DAY

10am – 8pm

10am – 8pm

TUE 27

10am – 8pm

10am – 6pm

WED 28

10am – 8pm

9am – 8pm

THU 29

10am – 10pm

9am – 9pm

FRI 30

10am – 10pm

9am – 8pm

SAT 31 | NEW YEAR’S EVE

10am – 5pm

9am – 5pm

JANUARY SUN 1 | NEW YEAR’S DAY MON 2

CLOSED

11am – 5pm 10am – 6pm

Please use the above times as a guide. For individual retailer’s hours please check store websites for up to date times.

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KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database rights 2012.

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