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‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’

‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’

17 November 2024

We went to see if this year’s Christmas at Bedgebury light trail still has its magical touch.

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Join Santa’s elves on a mission to save Christmas

Join Santa’s elves on a mission to save Christmas

17 November 2024

An interactive festive experience will train kids to be part of the Elf Academy and help make toys and wrap gifts in time for Christmas.

Castle celebrates 10 years of Christmas crackers

Castle celebrates 10 years of Christmas crackers

16 November 2024

A historic castle has been putting on magical festive experiences for a decade. Here’s what visitors can expect this year.

Festive experience brings light projections and fairytale characters to castle

Festive experience brings light projections and fairytale characters to castle

14 November 2024

A historic Kent castle is being transformed for Christmas with twinkling lights, art installations and real-life nutcrackers.

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

11 November 2024

A popular light trail is just days away from opening with more than one million twinkling lights and stunning illuminated sculptures.

Elf on the Shelf experience to make global debut in Kent

Elf on the Shelf experience to make global debut in Kent

08 November 2024

The immersive Christmas experience is the first of its kind and will include theatrical elements, storytelling and festive challenges.

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Light up, light up! Kent’s Christmas switch-on events

Light up, light up! Kent’s Christmas switch-on events

05 November 2024

Kent’s towns will soon be illuminated by thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Here’s where you can find your local switch-on event.

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Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

03 November 2024

Browse traditional wooden huts, pick up a Bratwurst and mulled wine and say hello to Santa at Kent’s Christmas markets.

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Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

01 November 2024

Want to book panto tickets or find out when your local light switch-on is happening? We’ve got all the need-to-know Christmas dates.

Leisure centre’s soft play area reopens after revamp

Leisure centre’s soft play area reopens after revamp

31 October 2024

A soft play area has reopened with a new theme and cafe as part of multi-million-pound upgrades at a leisure centre.

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Join a family fun scarecrow hunt this half term

Join a family fun scarecrow hunt this half term

31 October 2024

Scarecrows have once again taken over a quiet village this half term.

Five November dates for your diary

Five November dates for your diary

28 October 2024

From festive fairs to spectacular fireworks, we’ve got five unmissable events coming to Kent this November.

It’s raining museums: five indoor attractions for wet weather days

It’s raining museums: five indoor attractions for wet weather days

25 October 2024

Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean your weekend has to be a washout. Here are five Kent museums you can visit to stay dry.

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National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

23 October 2024

Visit some of Kent’s beautiful historic homes and get stuck into fun, autumnal activities.

Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

21 October 2024

It’s almost time to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ as Kent’s skies light up with fantastic fireworks displays and bonfire nights.

Kent’s ghoulish ghost tours this Halloween

Kent’s ghoulish ghost tours this Halloween

17 October 2024

Take a gruesome walk through Kent’s most haunted spots and join the hunt for ghosts and ghouls.

Win a roar-some day out with the family

Win a roar-some day out with the family

14 October 2024

To celebrate this half term’s Kids Go Free offer, we’re giving away family tickets to a Kent wildlife park.

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

14 October 2024

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

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Park to host free Harry Potter-themed day

Park to host free Harry Potter-themed day

10 October 2024

Fans of the Wizarding World can take part in Professor Snape’s potions trail and find the golden snitch at a magical free event.

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

08 October 2024

Take a trip along Kent’s rivers and see if you can spot a herd of seals this autumn

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County Show

Win VIP family tickets to the Kent County Show 2025

Kent Medway Food and Drink Awards

Vote in the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards and win a Champagne dinner at The Ivy

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