Local villages, venues and charities have been working hard to bring us a lovely choice of Christmas Fairs to enjoy with family and friends this weekend and we have details of them all! Plus see Destination Anywhere at the Assembly Hall Theatre and choose from some wonderful wintery walks and a unique light show. Lots to do to help you on your festive way around Tunbridge Wells this weekend!
♥ The popular Hospice in the Weald Christmas Market is being held on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4pm. Enjoy around 40 food & gift stalls spread throughout the Hospice, craft workshops, café and a magical Santa’s Grotto (book now!). Suggested donation of £5 entry.
♥ Lovely Speldhurst has its Christmas Market this Saturday from 2-4pm at the Village Hall.
♥ Join TWODS at The Assembly Hall Theatre for performances of ‘Destination Anywhere: A Musical Journey’ until Saturday 27th November. This uplifting musical travelog will take you around the world to hear songs from over 40 different musicals! Tickets from £22.
♥ Step into Christmas at Leeds Castle for wintery woodland walks with family and friends from Saturday 27th November until 2nd January. Can you spot the Twelve Days of Christmas artworks located around the estate? Then admire the seven mirrored swans-a-swimming on the lake and bang on the 12 drummers’ drums. You can warm up in the Castle, with Christmas trees and themed displays to see.
♥ Molly Dishwasher’s Pop-Up Christmas Shop in Bells Yew Green has its biggest ever range of handpicked gift idea, including pottery, art, jewellery, antiques and more – many of which are from local makers. Open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
♥ Further afield, take a spin around Silverstone race track from 27th November to 3rd January to the see the UK’s only Christmas Lights Drive. Buckle up in your own car and follow Santa’s journey in lights show like no other. Tickets from £30, with optional outdoor ice-skating in the pit lane!
♥ This Saturday head over to Wadhurst for some festive fun at the Sacred Heart School Christmas Fair, between 12-3pm.
♥ Pick up gifts from talented local businesses at the Tree of Hope Charity Christmas Fair this Saturday 27th November on the Royal Victoria Place, Upper Mall. From 11am – 4.30pm the stallholders will be showcasing handmade and artisan gifts, whilst fundraising for the children’s charity, which helps families with medical treatments not available on the NHS.
♥ Spend a festive Friday evening at Goudhurst’s Friends of St Mary’s Christmas Fair, from 4-9pm. There will be late night shopping, carol singing, children’s games, stalls in the church and more!
♥ St Luke’s is holding it’s Christmas Fair this Saturday in the Church Hall, St Luke’s Road, from 2-4pm. Entry £1 adults, free for children and Father Christmas will be making an appearance, along with cakes, tombola, games, raffle, cakes and more!
♥ Markbeech Winter Fair comes to Falconhurst Barn, Markbeech Village from 12.30pm – 7pm on Saturday, for mulled wine, Kentish Hot Dogs and unique gift stalls.
♥ The ever popular Festive Market is back this weekend at Sissinghurst Castle. Enjoy sampling local goods, festive entertainment, gift shopping and refreshments from the restaurant. Admission is free, parking charges if you’re not a National Trust member.
♥ It’s time for Christmas trees at Morleys Farm, near Sevenoaks from Saturday 27th November. Take your family along to find the perfect tree from the pre-cut selection or even see your own cut fresh from the farm in front of you! Hot food and drink, wreaths, mistletoe and more!
I hope you found this blog post useful? Don’t forget to check out our roundup of festive family days out around Tunbridge Wells!
