Christmas is fast approaching and we can’t wait to host you at our pubs over the festive period. If you’re not quite in the Christmas spirit yet and looking for ideas to get you there this is the perfect blog for you!
We’ve highlighted some of our top picks for festive activities this Christmas in Kent and Sussex – let’s dive in!
1. Activities at Junipers, Maidstone
1. Activities at Junipers, Maidstone
Join us on Saturday 23rd November for a festive wreath making workshop! What better way to get into the festive mood!
The workshop will run from 1pm – 4pm. Tickets: £60pp and include a mulled wine and your festive wreath.
Food and drinks will be available to order throughout the workshop.
Grab your friends and make a day of it, we simply can’t wait to see your christmassy masterpieces!
2. Hever Castle Christmas Fair (7th Nov)
2. Hever Castle Christmas Fair (7th Nov)
Hever Castle is proud to host the Hever Christmas Fair for which all proceeds go to Hever Primary School and St. Peter’s Church, Hever.
Located in the Guthrie Pavilion and open for just one day, you will find gifts, gadgets, textiles and decorations.
Why not visit us at The Pheasant Plucker afterwards for a delicious meal to warm you up after your shopping?
3. Tonbridge Christmas Village (24th Nov-23rd Dec)
3. Tonbridge Christmas Village (24th Nov-23rd Dec)
Wander through the bustling market stalls, where 20 talented traders offer a treasure trove of unique gifts and festive products. Support local and find the perfect holiday gifts.
Entry is totally free which is a bonus and there are activities to buy tickets for for all ages. Learn more here.
If you’re not exhausted after all that fun, we’d love to host you at The Poacher and Partridge for some great pub grub!
4. Santa’s Lodge at Ashford Designer Outlet
4. Santa’s Lodge at Ashford Designer Outlet
This festive season, Ashford Designer Outlet will open the doors to Santa’s Lodge from 30th November. Step into the cosy cabin for a 30 minute experience and meet the cheeky elves for some fun and games.
The tickets for our Santa’s Lodge experience are £5 per child. All proceeds will be donated to their charity partner of the year, Dandelion Time.
Why not pop into the Pig and Sty on your way home for a bite to eat and a cup of hot mulled wine?
5. Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival
5. Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival
Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival will be taking place on the 7th & 8th December this year. Step back in time and experience street entertainment, readings, song and dance as well as delicious local street food to feast on!
A great idea for a day of family fun.
Hop back to Maidstone and enjoy a meal at The Herbalist to warm you up!
6. Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink (18th Nov - 2nd Jan)
6. Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink (18th Nov - 2nd Jan)
Skate Ice Rink has returned to Calverly Park in Tunbridge Wells again this year. Fun for the whole family, pop your skates on and soar! There are two rinks, one for small children or inexperienced skaters and a larger rink for those who fancy themselves pro skaters.
The rink is open 7 days a week from 29th November – 5th January so there’s plenty of time to get down there!
Worked up an appetite? Why not visit us for a hearty meal at our Tunbridge Wells pubs? The Great House, Hawkhurst, The Vineyard, Lamberhurst and The Lazy Fox, Mark Cross!
7. Santa’s Grotto At Drusillas Park
7. Santa’s Grotto At Drusillas Park
Meet Santa in his grotto, cuddle the huskies in an ice cave and wonder at the giant Christmas tree. Drusillas Park in East Sussex is the perfect place for a day jam packed full of festive family fun! Running from 23rd November – 23rd December.
Pop your head in at The Gun, Heathfield on your way home, we’d love to welcome you and serve you delicious dishes from our festive menu!
There you have it! There a ton of other exciting Christmassy events going on around Kent and Sussex this year so have a gander and remember, we always love having you dine with us so drop on by or book your table for the festive season below!
