CHRISTMASEVENTS
SANTA’S MAGICAL KINGDOM // 13 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER
With reindeer and mischievous elves aplenty, children children and and adults alike can enjoy a magical festive experience at the Hop Farm. An interactive ice walk and a 4D cinema show ensure that Santa’s Magical Santa’s Magical Kingdom is a uniquely technological Christmas experience. Traditionalists have no need to fear, however, however, as there are still plenty of classic Christmas elements including a special meeting with Santa himself! Price bands depend on dates: £27.50 or £35. To book call 01622 872068 or visit www.santasmagicalkingdom.co.uk Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge Tonbridge (SAT NAV: NAV: TN12 TN12 6PY) 6PY)
CHRISTMAS CROONERS AT THE GRANVILLE CINEMA & THEATRE // 20 NOVEMBER
A brand new show featuring Christmas classics from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and ‘ole blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. With swing arrangements of Christmas hymns, Christmas Crooners is guaranteed to get you singing. Tickets £15, £14.50 Friends of The Granville, show starts at 2.30pm. For tickets call the box office on 01843 591750. Victoria Parade, Ramsgate (SAT NAV: NAV: CT11 CT11 8DG) 8DG)
FESTIVE FAIR AT AT LEEDS CASTLE // 20 & 21 NOVEMBER
Leeds Castle’s Castle’s Fair Fair is is the the perfect perfect place to find everything you want for Christmas. With a multitude of stalls selling festive wares and a separate area specialising in food and drink, families can look forward to a day of relaxed Christmas shopping in a beautiful setting. While parents browse for gifts, children can keep toasty in the heated marquee where they can make Christmas cards for their nearest and dearest. Key to the Castle tickets: Pay once and visit all year round, Adults: £17.50, Seniors: £15.00, Children: £10 (under 4’s 4’s free). free). For For more more information information see see www.leeds-castle.com or call 01622 765400. Leeds Castle, Maidstone (SAT NAV: NAV: ME17 ME17 1PL) 1PL)
DICKENS CHRISTMAS MARKET AT ROCHESTER CASTLE // 3-19 DECEMBER Held just a few steps from Rochester’s picturepostcard Victorian High Street, the popular Dickensian Christmas Festival is set to be an even bigger hit this year with up to 300 German style Christmas chalets. With the smell of roasted chestnuts and glühwein filing the air, Dickensian characters are on hand to mingle amongst the revelers. Rochester Castle, Rochester (SAT NAV: NAV: ME1 ME1 1SW) 1SW)
ROBIN HOOD // 4 DECEMBER – 16 JANUARY Get ready to cheer for Robin Hood and his band of merry men as they steal from the rich and give to the poor in the new and improved Marlowe Theatre Arena. With a big name cast including Cold Feet’s Feet’s John John Thomson Thomson as as the the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, the swash-buckling tale of Robin Hood is set to be a perfect pantomime. To To book book phone phone the the Box Box Office Office on on 01227 01227 787787 or visit www.newmarlowetheatre.org.uk. Marlowe Theatre Arena, Nr. Nr. Kingsmead, Kingsmead, Canterbury Canterbury
CHRISTMAS LATE NIGHT SPECIALS AT HEVER //// 99 && 10, 10, 16 16 & & 17 17 DECEMBER DECEMBER This Christmas, you are cordially invited to see Hever Castle in all its festive glory. Beautifully illuminated gardens and a traditional brass band will dazzle you as you enjoy some nighttime shopping. Hever Castle, Nr. Edenbridge (SAT (SAT NAV: NAV:TN8 TN87NG) 7NG)
CHRISTMAS WITH CAINES // 15 DECEMBER
ABode Canterbury kicks off the Christmas season in style with a glittering gala wine dinner. The evening will be hosted by Michael Caines himself, with canapés and a glass of Champagne followed by dinner in the Restaurant with a stylish menu. Guests will enjoy a range of different wines, all expertly selected to complement the courses. £90.00 per person or £81.00 per ToTo reserve a space please person for for Dining DiningClub Clubmembers membersand andtheir theirguests. guests. reserve a space call the call events team onteam 01227 please the events on 826676. 01227 826676. ABode Canterbury (SAT NAV: NAV: CT1 CT1 2RX) 2RX)
NEW YEAR’S EVE BLACK TIE DINNER // 31 DECEMBER
SANDWICH CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL AND LIGHTS // 26 NOVEMBER Get in the Christmas cheer with Sandwich’s colorful winter carnival. Follow the 6.30pm parade through the town before watching the lights switch on at the Guildhall. The Quayside will be hosting a fair and a spectacular fireworks finale.
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Celebrate New Year’s Year’s Eve Eve in in style style at at Eastwell Eastwell Manor Manor with with aa Champagne Champagne reception followed by a seven-course dinner. dinner. Entertainment Entertainment on on hand hand includes a magician and a live band for post-dinner dancing, with a piper joining the the party party at atmidnight midnighttotohelp helpherald heraldininthe theNew NewYear. Year. 7pm-1am, 7pm-1am, £190 £190 per person. per person. To book To please book please call 01233 call 01233 213000 213000 or visit www.eastwellmanor.co.uk www.eastwellmanor.co.uk Eastwell Manor, Nr. Nr. Ashford Ashford (SAT (SATNAV: NAV:TN25 TN254HR) 4HR)