Christmas In Kent
12 Guides To Events & Experiences

Get into the festive spirit with our ultimate round-up of Christmas blogs, packed with everything Kent has to offer this holiday season! From magical Christmas markets and Santa’s grottos to dazzling light trails and paw-tastic events, there’s something for everyone. Explore animal adventures, top skating spots, sparkling light switch-ons, festive family trails, concerts, carols, and spectacular shows. Don’t miss the best pantomimes, cheeky adult pantomimes, unique experiences, and must-visit attractions – all right here in Kent!

EXTRA PRESENTS
As well as our blog posts, there are lots more events to discover. Check out our events under our seasonal category or events by date for even more wonderful magical moments full of festive cheer.

12 Guides To Events & Experiences For Christmas in Kent

ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES
From stately homes Christmas make-overs, themed-costume performers, Winter wonderlands, glorious festive transformations and lots more for all ages don’t miss our Christmas In Kent – Experiences & Attractions feature packed full of wonderful places to visit for truly magical moments.
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SANTA’S GROTTOS IN KENT
Elves, hot chocolates, candy and Santa’s faithful reindeer – there are plenty of festive delights including meeting Father Christmas in his grotto. Spaces have been transformed into the perfect place to meet Santa – caves, trains, attractions, castles and many more wonderful places. Plus, there are Santa Paws for fur babies for a magical Christmas for all the family.
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FREE & BUDGET EVENTS
See our Free & Affordable Christmas Events In Kent round-up of events, including workshops, animal adventures and Santa’s Grottos. We’ve listed what we found in Kent that is free, or events that are more budget-conscious.
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LIGHTS AND ILLUMINATIONS
Kent is full of dazzling light displays, from castle backdrops to forest spectaculars. See our Christmas In Kent – Illuminations & Light Displays for a round-up of what’s on in the Garden of England.
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PANTOMIME TIME
Don’t miss the timeless themes of love, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil, all wrapped up in a vibrant display of costumes, sets, and toe-tapping tunes with our guide to Pantomimes in Kent 2024/25 round-up. Enjoy a delightful mix of fairy tales, slapstick comedy, and audience participation all over the county. From theatre venues to village halls, there’s something for everyone.
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Aladdin
The Tower Theatre, Folkestone
Step into a world of enchantment with the fabulous Christmas pantomime Aladdin!
See this classic fairytale of true love, magical wishes and a treasure trove of festive fun, that’s simply Genie-us! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the eccentric Genie on a journey filled with love, adventure, and a touch of mischievous mayhem. With colourful costumes, plenty of silliness, laugh-out-loud comedy and a sparkling cast Aladdin is perfect for all the family!
This is sure to be a very popular Christmas pantomime in Kent for 2024.
Dates: 13th to 15th, 20th to 24th, and 27th to 29th December 2024. Approximate running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, doors open one hour before each performance. Prices: Stalls – Member: £18, Adult: £20, Under 18 years: £13, Family ticket – 2 adults + 2 children – under 18 years: £63. Gallery – Member: £16, Adult: £18,  Under 18 years: £13, Family ticket- 2 adults + 2 children: £58.
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GROWN-UPS ONLY
Certainly not for the little ones are the farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo pantos featured in our Adult Pantomimes In Kent 2024/2025 guide. Classic pantomimes are given a saucy update with lots of risqué spicy antics.
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CHRISTMAS SHOWTIME
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with our highlights of festive live entertainment, including theatre shows, carols, and traditional Christmas stories. Don’t miss the range of events for the festive season in Kent – there are plenty of productions to delight the whole family this Christmas in the Garden of England. Classic concerts, pop shows and children’s delightful theatre, don’t miss great shows these holidays.
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DOG’S FESTIVE FUN
Don’t miss the paw-fectly fun activities for four-legged friends to have a cracker of a Christmas.With doggy festive walks, Santa’s Paws and lots more to keep them entertained this Christmas with tips on how to keep them stress-free during the celebrations and how to keep them from charming guests and families for too many treats! Don’t miss the Christmas Dog Events in Kent guide and keep your fur babies happy this Christmas.
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CALM & HAPPY PETS
Be sure to check out our Dogs & Fireworks – How to Keep Pets Calm feature for helpful advice on managing the stress that festive fireworks can cause. With the Christmas and New Year celebrations bringing plenty of fireworks and loud noises, it’s essential to keep your furry friends comfortable and at ease.
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GET YOUR SKATES ON!
With our Best Ice Skating In Kent For Christmas guide you can get your skates on and show off – or not – your ice rink skills – plenty for all abilities from toddlers to adults, and group fun with Bavarian Curling. Don’t miss out on the fun on the rinks this Christmas in Kent.
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FESTIVE SHOPPING
Soak in the sights, sounds and smells that create the perfect festive cheer as you shop, sample, and Carol sing at the many Christmas markets in Kent with our round-up. Winter wonderlands are full of activities and fun family events in the county. Markets in towns through the Garden of England offer a range of products, experiences and fun festive treats.
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FAMILY TRAILS
From woodland hunts, and county and country parks, to castle hunts, there are lots of festive trails this Christmas in Kent. With our Family Christmas Trails In Kent guide, get on your walking shoes and explore the wonders that the Garden of England has to offer. You can also find family Christmas trials that are dog-friendly too 🐶
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ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Over the festive period, get up close and personal with reindeer, goats, alpacas, and lots more through lots of activities and experiences. See our Kent Christmas Animal Adventures & Experiences feature for a guide to what’s on in the county for all animal lovers.
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See Kent, Know Kent this Christmas

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