The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Markets return to The Pantiles' historic collonaded walkway in Tunbridge Wells for 2026. Independent retailers sell unique gifts, artisan products and festive treats from decorated wooden chalets, while the Bandstand hosts live musicians, community choirs, local theatre groups and mini pantomime performances.
New for 2026 is The Nutcracker Trail: find the 5ft Nutcracker statues hidden around The Pantiles and collect their names for a chance to win vouchers for Pantiles shops, restaurants and bars, plus a Nutcracker Craft Workshop to make your own wooden ornament, with profits going to a local charity. Plus, Rudolph's Runner, the festive land train, is also returning.

Price
Free entry.

Dates & Times
13th November to 24th December 2026
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 13th November to 20th December: 11am to 8pm
21st to 23rd December: 11am to 8pm
24th December: 11am to 6pm.

Good To Know
Rudolph's Runner, the festive land train, returns to Tunbridge Wells this Christmas, stopping at The Pantiles beside The Corn Exchange. Dates, Nutcracker Trail entry details, the Christmas Lights Switch-On and the full Bandstand programme are still to be announced.

📍 The Pantiles Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for The Pantiles for more visitor info.

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Love a bit of festive magic? Explore our Christmas Markets 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: © Targetfollow (Pantiles) Limited.

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