Christmas markets, lights switch-ons, Santa's grottos, pantomimes, carol concerts and festive days out, gathered in one place. From town-centre switch-ons and craft fairs to winter light trails and steam-train Santa specials, here's what's on near you this Christmas, with dates, times and prices so you can plan the season.
All day Friday in Tunbridge Wells
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· 11:00 – 20:00
Pantiles Boutique Christmas Markets
The Pantiles' colonnaded Georgian promenade makes a wonderfully atmospheric setting for Tunbridge Wells' boutique Christmas markets. Stalls of independent makers, artisan food and thoughtful gifts line the historic walkway, with the surrounding cafés, wine bars and restaurants on hand for a warming drink between purchases.
The markets run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from mid-November, then every day in the final week before Christmas, from 11am until 8pm (closing at 6pm on Christmas Eve). A lovely, unhurried alternative to the big-city markets.