We’ve rounded up the best of what’s on for you and your family to enjoy in and around Tunbridge Wells this week. It’s definitely beginning to look A LOT like Christmas with Christmas Markets, live shows, family trails, festive days out and more!
♥ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the National Trust and we are excited to share everything you need to know about visiting some of our favourite places around Tunbridge Wells for that guaranteed festive feel! Watch this space and visit the National Trust website for more info.
♥ Trinity are hosting a makers market at Trinity Theatre on Friday 2 December. This will be run 7-10pm and include local shopping, food and drink, carols from Trinity’s panto cast and more. It’s £3 on the door, TN cardholders get free entry.
♥ Glow Wakehurst is back for its 9th year with a winter lantern trail through the gardens, featuring new installations and surprises! There are a few tickets left for the later time slots this weekend if you hurry.
♥ One of the most child-friendly cafes in the area, Langton Pavilion Cafe has its own Christmas Fair this Friday (9am-4pm) and Saturday 3rd (9am-4pm). Great Christmas shopping from a variety of local businesses, home-made cakes, delicious food, festive drinks and more!
♥ Time to deck the halls? This weekend at Dragonfly Farm, Speldhurst you can choose your 3ft potted and 5-8ft Kent grown Norman Fir Christmas trees, along with wreaths and decorations in the Christmas shop.
♥ Based on the much-loved Will Ferrell movie, Elf The Musical Jr is a wild musical filled with festive spirit performed by Trinity Theatre Youth. Perfect for the whole family from age 5+ to enjoy, this Sunday.
♥ Join the Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park and CREATE Choir for a Christmas Carol singalong and refreshments at The Hub/Table 8 this Sunday afternoon from 2-3.30pm.
♥ Enjoy some late night shopping at the TN Card makers market at Trinity Theatre on 2nd December. Enjoy food and drink from the bar, carols performed by Trinity’s panto cast and more from 7-10pm. £3 on the door, TN cardholders get in free.
♥ Southborough Street Community’s Winter Festival is on Saturday 3rd December from 12-6pm. There will be a Christmas-light switch on at 5.30pm for full-on festive cheer. Plus Santa’s grotto, food, music, gift stalls and loads more!
♥ This weekend The Amelia in Tunbridge Wells is hosting its first ever Christmas market. Stock up for Christmas with handmade and unique gifts such as jewellery & accessories, artwork, candles, homewares, clothing and much more. Kids will enjoy the glitter tattoos, hair extensions and face-painting and an appearance from a special Christmas guest!
♥ Join St John’s church, Hildenborough on Saturday 3rd December between 5-7pm for a community lights switch-on.
♥ Water Lane Walled Garden and Restaurant in Cranbrook have their Christmas market on 3rd and 4th December in the glasshouses and grounds. As well as stalls from craftspeople, makers, and artisan food producers, Christmas Trees from Hole Park will be on sale, plus kids craft table, festive food and mulled drinks. Parking £5.
♥ Penshurst is the place for foodies to visit this weekend, with the first of it’s two day December Farmer’s Markets. Penshurst’s Christmas Farmer’s Market always has lots of fantastic festive food to buy for the festive season and big day!
♥ The Angels Christmas Fair takes place this Sunday for some festive Christmas shopping under the marquee at Tonbridge Football. Choose from gifts, decorations, jewellery, alongside a raffle and tombola!
♥ Grab a bargain for your 0-6 year olds at the last Mum2Mum Market of this year on Sunday 4th December from 10am – 12 noon at the Angel Centre, Tonbridge.
♥ Enjoy mulled wine, a mince pie and listening to well-loved festive and feel-good tunes sung by local Rock Choir and The Frontline Singers (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent) at The Amelia Scott Christmas Concert. Book tickets now for 6.30pm on Saturday 3rd December in the Upper Atrium.
♥ Roald Dahl’s Matilda has been brought to life in a much-anticipated, inspirational musical for the big screen. Catch the brilliant Emma Thompson as the villainous Miss Trunchball at Odeon Tunbridge Wells (PG).
♥ Step back in time at Rochester’s popular Dickensian Christmas Festival this weekend, with its feast of Victorian delights, costumed characters and Dickensian parades.
♥ On selected dates from 3rd December Penshurst Place is hosting panto-style performances (oh no they aren’t!) thoughout the day in the medieval hall. Book now for ‘The Machine That Goes Wrong’ ideal for children age 0-12 and anyone who loves Christmas! Includes entry to the adventure playground and a photo opportunity with Father Christmas.
♥ Take the family on an adventure though the enchanted forest at Bewl, where Santa needs your help to find the missing elves. The Christmas Elf Trail runs throughout the December, with maps available to collect at the Waterfront Car and a sweet treat at the end.