Christmas In Tunbridge Wells

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    Experience the Magic of Christmas in Tunbridge Wells
    Whether you’re visiting Tunbridge Wells this Christmas or a local looking to make the most of the festive season, we’ve got you covered! Our Christmas in Tunbridge Wells guide is packed with exciting events, festive activities, and ideas to fill your holidays with joy and sparkle. From traditional markets and enchanting light displays to seasonal performances and family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Dive into the festive spirit and discover the best ways to celebrate this Christmas – and beyond – in Tunbridge Wells!

    Christmas In Tunbridge Wells
    Events & Ideas Highlights

    PARTY TIME

    A board of Gruffalo and other images for the party trail and children in a hole in the board and a man and a woman in jackets and hats standing each side of the board with trees behind. For for Christmas in Kent ideas for Tunbridge Wells round-up on the website seekent.co.uk and the Gruffalo Party Trail at Bedgebury Pinetum
    Celebrate The Gurffalo’s 25th birthday with the Gruffalo Party Trail at Bedgebury Pinetum for kid’s events in Tunbridge Wells in Kent. The interactive family trail features party-themed activities and games, along with fun facts to teach you about life in the forest for the Gruffalo and other creatures. Pick up the pack from the information point, and follow the trail to help find the missing party items to give the Gruffalo a birthday to remember. Search for balloons, pine cones, apples and the Gruffalo himself, and complete fun activities and rubbings as you go along. Age Guidance: Aimed at children aged 3 to 9 years,  but can be enjoyed by all.
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    CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

    Two adults and two children walking amidst colourful lit up tall tress. For Christmas at Bedgebury 2024 and for Christmas Experiences in Kent and the light trail at the forest and pinetum in Tunbridge Wells

    Also at Bedgbury Pinetum is there Christmas At Bedgebury light trail, an after-dark stroll through the world-leading collection of conifers is a reat for a family-freindly festive attraction. Catch a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way, discover a sparkling flock of jolly robins, giant luminous seed pods floating high into the night sky, neon gallopers peeping out behind trees, sparkling tunnels of light and the forest filled with all the colours of the rainbow. Plus, there are plenty of festive treats from street vendors. Until the 1st of January 2025. Read More

    MIXED MESSAGES

    On a blue background a pink planet with the name of the show on top. For The Aliens Who Saved Christmas at Trinity Theatre for Tunbridge Wells Xmas Shows for kids in Kent

    The Aliens Who Saved Christmas returns to Trinity Theatre in this family-friendly festive show. It’s Christmas Eve on planet Slurp and friendly aliens Sniff and Splat pick up a message not intended for them but for the King of England. It’s Santa’s elves, they need help getting the presents ready in time for all the children. Can the children in the audience help Sniff and Splat succeed in helping? Christmas is relying on them! Until the 27th of December 2024.
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    FAMILY FAVOURITE

    Name of the show in gold above a gold genie lamp. For Pantomimes in Kent and Aladdin At Queen's Hall Theatre
    Pantomimes in Kent include Aladdin at The Queen’s Hall Theatre in Cranbrook in Tunbridge Wells. The Cranbrook Operatic & Dramatic Society present this family favourite of characters, and familiar songs for a magical night of panto fun in Kent. From 28th to 30th December 2024.
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    SISTERS OF SNOW

    Two women in character with someone taking their picture for he Snow Sisters at At Calverley Grounds as part of the TW's SKATE experiences. For Tunbridge Wells Festive Family Events in Kent The Snow Sisters At Calverley Grounds are part of the Tunbridge Wells festive family events – the SKATE TW’s experiences. Share the ice with The Snow Sisters for some magical memories, until the 22nd of December 2024.
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    CHRISTMAS IN KENT
    Looking for events in Kent for Christmas?
    Step into the festive spirit with our ultimate guides to what’s on this festive season with our Christmas In Kent – 12 Guides Of Events. From a guide to Free and Affordable Christmas Events in Kent, and the Best Christmas Markets in Kent 2024 to must-visit Christmas Experiences & Attractions, we’ve got everything you need to plan a magical holiday season. Don’t miss laugh-out-loud Pantomimes (including cheeky adult versions!), and the Top Santa Grottos for unforgettable family fun. Plus, glide into the season with our picks for the Best Ice Skating in Kent for Christmas, and catch the best festive shows with our Shows & Concerts in Kent round-up. Furry attractions and Santa Paws and dog events are covered too, in addition, don’t miss our Kent Christmas Animal Adventures & Experiences feature, with tips on caring for pets during the festive fun.

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    WINTER WONDERLAND MARKET

    Man and woman looking at a festive stall of food at a market at night. For The Pantiles Christmas Markets for those looking for Festive Events in Tunbridge Wells in KentDon’t miss The Pantiles Christmas Markets with a wide variety of local produce, tasty Christmas treats, and artisan crafts and enjoy the festive vibes the market is turned into a spectacular Winter wonderland. New this year will be wooden chalets hosting a vibrant Christmas market, entertainment and twinkling decorations, and a destination to eat, drink and be merry. Until 24th December 2024.
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    ICES OF FUN

    Christmas tree in snow with a blue sky for Parent & Toddler SKATE At Calverley Grounds for things to do for Christmas in Kent and best skating rinks in Kent

    ICE FUN
    The annual Skate TW at Calverley Grounds is another great family and friends festive fun activity – there is, of course, skating, as well as parent and toddler skating both until the 5th of January 2025. There is also Bavarian Curling also for up to 8 people – until the 3rd of January 2025.

    WHEEL OF WONDERS

    A young girl in a santa's hat on the shoulders of a man with a lit carousel wheel behind them. For SKATE's TW's Christmas Wheel for Xmas Experience in Tunbridge Wells in Kent
    For Christmas In Tunbridge Wells head for the skies is the SKATE TW’s Christmas Wheel in Calverley Grounds. This festive family attraction offers stunning views across the grounds, and you can complement it with a session on the rink or a visit to The Snow Sisters Show as part of SKATE’s attractions for Christmas in Kent. Until the 5th of January 2025.
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    A father Christmas with long white beard holding a present sitting in a chair. For those looking for Tunbridge Wells Santa's Grotto and Santa's Grotto at Salomons Estate for Festive Events in Kent

    SANTA’S TRAIL & BREAKFAST
    For Tunbridge Wells Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate, little ones can enjoy activities and crafts in anticipation of the year’s most important meeting! Gingerbread decorating, colouring in and reindeer food making with Santa’s elves, followed by a visit to meet Santa. Afterwards, set off on a Christmas trail, where a warming cup of hot chocolate awaits. You can also enjoy a breakfast with Santa Christmas Event – see our listing here for more details. Until the 24th of December 2024.
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    GENIE MAGIC

    Two people on a flying carpet above a golden genie bottle for Pantomimes in Tunbridge Wells in Ken
    It’s panto time in Kent and everyone is wishing for something in the Assembly Hall Theatre’s production in Aladdin. The protagonist hopes the Princess will notice him, the Princess wants to lead a normal life and Aladdin’s mum is trying to remember what she is meant to be doing! Head for the town of Shangri-La where the sorcerers are sinister, the caves full of surprises and the genies have been bottling things up for some time! Enjoy family fun at Christmas this year in Kent. Until the 31st of December 2024.
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    MAGICAL MOMENTS

    A young child looking over a white picket fences at something lit up. For Christmas At Bewl Water for Festive Events in Tunbridge Wells in Kent
    Enjoy a variety of festive activities including the Elf Hunt and magical UV Elf Portal, and meet Santa Claus as he returns for another private grotto visit at Bewl Water! There is also gingerbread decorating, crafting Christmas ornaments, making reindeer food, letter writing and live performances by Santa’s elves! Explore immersive play zones, wander through enchanting wonderlands, and meet the storytelling elves before indulging in a sweet treat or two from Candy Land! If a Santa’s visit is not for your little ones, don’t worry you can buy a ticket to the experience itself. Until the 24th of December 2024.
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    STAR THEFT

    A fox looking out over snowy landscape with a Christmas tree on it with the name of the show overlaid. For the Fearless Fox and the Christmas Star at Royal Victorial Place for Tunbridge Wells Festive Family Show in KentFox is in charge of planning the best Christmas party ever in the Fearless Fox and the Christmas Star. However, when he cannot find the right decorations, Fox and his friends Squirrel, Old Deer and Little Owl hatch a harebrained plan to steal the beautiful golden star on top of the town’s Christmas tree. What could go wrong with this show perfect for Christmas in Kent produced by Assembly Hall Theatre? Until the 29th of December 2024.
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    LIGHTS & LATE NIGHTS
    The castle lit up in a purple light at night for Late Nights & Lights at Scotney Castle for Illuminations in Tunbridge Wells in Kent. For those looking for Christmas events in Kent

    At Scotney Castle see the historic building lit up with beautiful hues, visit the seasonally decorated rooms inside and indulge in some late-night shopping, until 22nd December 2024.
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    HOP ON BOARD

    An illustration at night over water of a long winding bridge with a train on it with a young child on the roof of the trian. For the screening of The Polar Express At Quex House for Festive Films In Birchington in Kent Lots of festive fun in Kent in Tunbridge Wells at Spa Valley Railway with the annual return of The Polar Express™. This is one of many spectacular and unique Christmas experiences in the Garden of England this year. Visitors will meet the icons from the beloved movie, including the conductor, dancing chefs, a mysterious ghost, and, of course, the magical Santa Claus himself. Until the 23rd of December 2024.
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    PANTO MAGIC

    Name of the panto in blue in a yellow background that is on a purple background. For Pantos in Tunbridge Wells and Sleeping Beauty at Trinity Theatre for what's on at Christmas in KentAnother great pantomime in Kent is Sleeping Beauty at Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. The birth of a Royal Princess sees the Kingdom celebrating in style until the wicked Carabosse arrives on the scene. An evil curse means when Princess Aurora is 18 years old, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel, leading to her tragic end. The princess will sleep for one hundred years unless true love’s kiss can break the curse. Will Carabosse succeed in her evil deeds? Will the curse last forever? Or can good conquer evil with a little pantomime magic? Until the 5th of January 2024.
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    MAGICAL GROTTO
    A man with a longer white beard and with a fur hat for those looking for Christmas experiences and Santa's Grottos. For Family Festive Fun in Tunbridge Wells and Magical Grotto Experience At Calverley Grounds in Kent
    Enjoy family festive fun in Tunbridge Wells for 2024, where little ones can decorate a gingerbread man in Mrs. Christmas’ Gingerbread Kitchen. Following this Santa’s elves will deliver you to meet Father Christmas, take your own pictures or have a professional photo. The
    The magical Grotto Experience at Calverley Grounds is on until 24th December 2024.
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