Events
December 2025
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Christmas Craft Market at Maidstone Museum
This year’s market is bigger and better than ever! With over 35 stalls to browse across…6th December
Maidstone Museum
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Festive Wreath-making Experience
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December Step into the magic…29th November to 7th December
The Powell Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens
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Winter Open Days
By popular demand, we’re opening our doors once again for selected dates over the festive season…29th November to 7th December
The Powell Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens
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Christmas at Dickens House Museum
'A Christmas Carol' in three parts read by the Dickens House Volunteers; part 1 at 1.30pm,…6th December to 7th December
Dickens House Museum
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Mini Museum Explorers
Designed for under 5s and their parents, grandparents, and carers, sessions delve into a different part…9th December
Royal Engineers Museum
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Historic Graffiti Tour at Canterbury Cathedral
Historic Graffiti Tour Dates in October - December On this tour, members of the Cathedral’s Historic…14th October to 9th December
Canterbury Cathedral
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Christmas wreath making workshop at Knole with Sian Johnson
In this workshop you’ll create a beautiful festive door wreath from scratch using a variety of…8th December to 9th December
Knole
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Christmas Craft Fair @ The WonderWorks
Friday 12th Dec 4-8pm WonderWorks and café will be open till 8pm for late night shopping…12th December
The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies
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Maidstone: Through the Lens (Exhibition)
In 2006, the museum held an exhibition ‘Out of the Shadows: Into the Light’. The exhibition…4th October to 13th December
Maidstone Museum
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Christmas Glass Workshop at Maidstone Museum
Join artist Mona Whitton for a festive workshop where you’ll explore traditional copper foil stained glass techniques in a modern, three-dimensional…13th December
Maidstone Museum
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Advent and Christmas Family Activities at Canterbury Cathedral
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS Family-friendly Activities *Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or…29th November to 13th December
Canterbury Cathedral
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A Kent Christmas: Talk & Folk Songs
Celebrate Kent at Christmas with Dr. Geoff Doel! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as Dr. Geoff…13th December
Maidstone Museum
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Christmas at Dickens House Museum
'A Christmas Carol' in three parts read by the Dickens House Volunteers; part 1 at 1.30pm,…13th December to 14th December
Dickens House Museum
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The St Thomas Becket Story Guided Tour
‘The St Thomas Becket Story’ Tour Uncover the full story of St Thomas Becket in the…12th March to 17th December
Canterbury Cathedral
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Stained Glass Windows Cathedral Tour
Did you know that some stained-glass windows at Canterbury Cathedral are amongst the oldest in the…6th March to 19th December
Canterbury Cathedral
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Festive Stained Glass Windows Tour at Canterbury Cathedral
SPECIAL SEASONAL TOUR Festive Stained Glass Windows Tour Fridays 5, 12 & 19 December, 11:15-12:30 Did…5th December to 19th December
Canterbury Cathedral
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Jingle Bell Experience at Maidstone Museum
The Rotary Club of Maidstone are working with Maidstone Museum’s elves to bring a special Father…10th December to 19th December
Maidstone Museum
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Festive Storytelling at Canterbury Cathedral
Christmas 2025 FREE* Festive Storytelling at Canterbury Cathedral Cathedral Join Deborah Hart, from TinyTalk Kent Downs,…6th December to 20th December
Canterbury Cathedral
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War Winning Engineering Exhibition
The Royal Engineers Museum is proud to unveil an exhibition drawing on the original plans and…28th June to 20th December
Royal Engineers Museum
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Christmas Crafts and Elves
Every Saturday enjoys a different festive themed craft in our cosy Christmas room Decorate paper plates…15th November to 20th December
The Guildhall Museum
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Affordable Art Exhibition
Explore a dynamic collection of paintings, ceramics, textiles, and much more all made by local artists…15th November to 20th December
Creative Maidstone
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Father Christmas’s Fireplace at Maidstone Museum
It’s the time of year when Father Christmas comes to visit the Museum. Meet Father Christmas…6th December to 20th December
Maidstone Museum
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Santa’s Grotto At Brogdale Farm
Santa returns to Brogdale Farm in 2025! Nestled inside the Tiddly Pomme shop, Santa’s gingerbread grotto is…29th November to 21st December
Brogdale Collections
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Chiddingstone Castle Father Christmas Afternoon Tea Experience
Get ready for an enchanting Father Christmas experience this Winter! A castle trail activity, a very…6th December to 21st December
Chiddingstone Castle
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Festive Fun at Walmer Castle
Join us at Walmer Castle and Gardens for a festive day out the whole family will…29th November to 21st December
Walmer Castle & Gardens
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Festive Fun at Dover Castle
Join us at Dover Castle for a festive day out the whole family will love. Make…29th November to 21st December
Dover Castle
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Father Christmas at Dover Castle
Join Father Christmas at Dover Castle this winter for a magical way to start the festive…29th November to 21st December
Dover Castle
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Christmas Airfix Bauble Making
December 21 @ 11:00 - 2pm / December 22 @ 11.00- 2:00 p Join the the…21st December to 22nd December
The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies
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Christmas at the Cathedral Guided Tour
SPECIAL SEASONAL TOUR ‘Christmas at the Cathedral’ Tour Dates: Thursdays 4, 11 & 18 December, 11:15-12:30…4th December to 22nd December
Canterbury Cathedral
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Free entry to The WonderWorks when wearing a Airfix or Scalextric Christmas Jumper
1st December to 23rd December
The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies
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Christmas at Knole
Get in the Christmas spirit at Knole with decorated courtyards, a giant wreath, 1930s inspired festivities…22nd November to 23rd December
Knole
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Santa Specials at the RH&DR
A festive day out for the whole family! Travel by steam train to Santa’s grotto, starting…29th November to 24th December
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
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Father Christmas at Leeds Castle
Step into a magical audience with Father Christmas this festive season at Leeds Castle. Set in…22nd November to 24th December
Leeds Castle
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Meet Father Christmas at Hever Castle
For an extra special visit, nothing says ‘Christmas’ quite like a visit to Father Christmas at…21st November to 24th December
Hever Castle and Gardens
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Christmas Trail
This Christmas, join us for a magical outdoor adventure the whole family will love. Wrap up…6th December to 24th December
Betteshanger Country Park
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Meet Father Christmas in his Grotto at Betteshanger Country Park
Step into the magical Grotto and meet Father Christmas himself! Children can share their holiday wishes…6th December to 24th December
Betteshanger Country Park
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Santa Specials on the Kent and East Sussex Railway
We have been welcoming families to meet Santa at the Kent and East Sussex Railway since…29th November to 24th December
Kent and East Sussex Railway
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Santa’s Grotto
Santa Claus is coming to town on selected dates. Forgive us for mentioning Christmas so early,…6th December to 24th December
Wildwood Trust
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A Truly Magical Christmas
Meet Father Christmas in our magical grotto Santa’s Grotto will open on Saturday, November 22nd and will be…22nd November to 24th December
Rare Breeds Centre
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The Last N.O.E.L Christmas Mini Panto
Various dates and times to choose from throughout December, including dedicated quiet sessions for SEN children,…1st December to 24th December
Penshurst Place and Gardens
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Mission Christmas at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Mission Christmas – The Marvellous Elf Inventors Have you ever wondered why The Historic Dockyard Chatham…29th November to 24th December
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Christmas Light Trail at Betteshanger Country Park
This Christmas, join us for a magical outdoor adventure the whole family will love. Wrap up…27th December to 28th December
Betteshanger Country Park
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‘The Inside Story’ Tour at Canterbury Cathedral
Discover the story of Canterbury Cathedral through its soaring architecture, beautiful medieval stained glass and the…10th February to 29th December
Canterbury Cathedral
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Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle
A Festive Wonderland Awaits! Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle returns with new breath taking Water Fountains…21st November to 31st December
Leeds Castle
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Christmas in the Land of Oz – Hever Castle & Gardens
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a Magical Christmas at Hever Castle 21 November 2025 –…21st November to 2nd January
Hever Castle and Gardens
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Sleeping Beauty
Pantomime returns to the Malthouse in 2025 for its FIFTH spellbinding year with the Pantomime of…10th December to 3rd January
Malthouse Theatre
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Neverland Christmas at Leeds Castle
Take the second to the right, and straight on to Leeds Castle! In collaboration with Great…22nd November to 4th January
Leeds Castle
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Elf Trail
A Christmas letter written to Santa has gone missing in the museum, can you find all…15th November to 4th January
The Guildhall Museum
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Beatrix Potter’s Christmas Card Trail at Knole
Postman Bunny has lost Beatrix Potter's Christmas cards - can you help him find them? Explore…22nd November to 4th January
Knole
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What Remains? Canterbury’s Ancestors: Ethics, History & Science
An exhibition exploring the science, history, and ethics related to displaying human remains in museums.18th October to 29th March
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
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Cathedral Library Tours
Cathedral Library Tours Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards,…27th March to 16th April
Canterbury Cathedral
January 2026
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Christmas in the Land of Oz – Hever Castle & Gardens
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a Magical Christmas at Hever Castle 21 November 2025 –…21st November to 2nd January
Hever Castle and Gardens
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Sleeping Beauty
Pantomime returns to the Malthouse in 2025 for its FIFTH spellbinding year with the Pantomime of…10th December to 3rd January
Malthouse Theatre
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Neverland Christmas at Leeds Castle
Take the second to the right, and straight on to Leeds Castle! In collaboration with Great…22nd November to 4th January
Leeds Castle
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Elf Trail
A Christmas letter written to Santa has gone missing in the museum, can you find all…15th November to 4th January
The Guildhall Museum
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Beatrix Potter’s Christmas Card Trail at Knole
Postman Bunny has lost Beatrix Potter's Christmas cards - can you help him find them? Explore…22nd November to 4th January
Knole
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Wassailing
Join us on 17 January at Brogdale Farm for our first-ever Wassailing celebration! This ancient tradition…17th January
Brogdale Collections
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WonderWorks Model Show
January 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Join us for our annual Model Show at The…17th January
The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies
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What Remains? Canterbury’s Ancestors: Ethics, History & Science
An exhibition exploring the science, history, and ethics related to displaying human remains in museums.18th October to 29th March
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
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Cathedral Library Tours
Cathedral Library Tours Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards,…27th March to 16th April
Canterbury Cathedral
Febuary 2026
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What Remains? Canterbury’s Ancestors: Ethics, History & Science
An exhibition exploring the science, history, and ethics related to displaying human remains in museums.18th October to 29th March
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
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Cathedral Library Tours
Cathedral Library Tours Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards,…27th March to 16th April
Canterbury Cathedral
March 2026
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Kite Making at Maidstone Museum (Free)
Come together, learn and soar high in the sky! Design and create your own kite and…7th March
Maidstone Museum
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What Remains? Canterbury’s Ancestors: Ethics, History & Science
An exhibition exploring the science, history, and ethics related to displaying human remains in museums.18th October to 29th March
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
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Cathedral Library Tours
Cathedral Library Tours Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards,…27th March to 16th April
Canterbury Cathedral
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Call The Midwife Official Location Tour
If you’re a fan of the hit series and you’ve been wondering where Call the Midwife…1st March to 31st October
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
April 2026
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Cathedral Library Tours
Cathedral Library Tours Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards,…27th March to 16th April
Canterbury Cathedral
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Call The Midwife Official Location Tour
If you’re a fan of the hit series and you’ve been wondering where Call the Midwife…1st March to 31st October
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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