Christmas Lantern Tours return for 2026 at Hemsley Conservation Centre in Fairseat, near Sevenoaks, with a festive after-hours visit to the zoo for families. Children design and decorate their own festive lantern and write a letter to Santa, then receive a personalised reply from Santa to take home. Explore the centre after dark with exclusive animal talks and stories you won't hear on a daytime visit, then warm up in the Rainforest Tearooms with a hot chocolate and a mince pie, included for the child and accompanying adults.

Dates & Times
12th and 19th December 2026, 4pm.

Price
Child + 1 accompanying adult: £27.50
Additional adult: £9.99
Discounts for HCC members and groups
Booking fees apply.

Age Guidance
Aimed at children aged 5 to 10.

Additional Information
Spaces are limited, so book early. Wrap up warm and take waterproofs in case of rain.

Good To Know
The Rainforest Tearooms stay open for extra festive treats, snacks and drinks.

📍 Visiting Hemsley Conservation Centre
See our Hemsley Conservation Centre listing for comprehensive details, including parking, accessibility, and more essential information.

⭐ Ready to book Christmas Lantern Tours? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the event page.

🔗 More Like This
Looking for more festive fun with animals? Explore our Christmas Animal Adventures & Experiences in Kent guide, or our Seasonal category for more Christmas event listings, or visit our Christmas in Kent page for links to all our festive guides.

Picture Credit: © Hemsley Conservation Centre.

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