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Christmas 2025 At Port Lympne
New for 2025 is  Port Lympne Illuminated, where visitors can take a light trail and explore the wooded walk and garden to see lighting installations magically appear! This after-dark Christmas experience in Kent offers a glowing wonderland of holograms, dazzling projections, interactive light shows, and more. In addition, you can meet the holofan fairies, dance under the lights at a magical Orangery disco, and enjoy a vintage funfair with plenty of food and drink options..
Santa's Grotto
For younger visitors, Father Christmas is ready and waiting in his Grotto to hear about their festive wishes and hope for Christmas gifts.

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