14. Godstone Farm
Immerse yourself in festive activities during your jolly journey to meet Father Christmas and don’t forget to pay a visit to the Wish Room, where you’ll be transported to a magical place where special wishes are made and treasured!
The adventure doesn’t end there! You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy Jingle and Jangle’s Christmas Adventure – an interactive and captivating show – perfect for adding that extra bit of sparkle to an already magical day!
Tickets are now on sale HERE.
15. Penshurst Place
This venue is holding a Christmas Panto event instead called ‘The Ice That Nearly Cancelled Christmas!’
The North Pole Elves and their gift making & wrapping skills are out in full force as we mark off the days before 25th December. With Mother Christmas overseeing proceedings helped by her Head Elf, this year will be no different when it comes to packing, wrapping and stacking gift efficiency, after all, only some sort of dark Christmas magic could interrupt this flow and there's none of that around, right?
Not if the Ice Queen has anything to say about it! Will you be able to help Father Christmas rescue his wife and faithful Elves, and stop Christmas being cancelled?
This year's Panto-style story is ideal for children aged 0 - 12, or anyone who simply loves Christmas!
Book your ticket and find out!
16. Salomons Estate
Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate promises to be filled with delightful activities and crafts in anticipation of the most important meeting of the year! Enjoy a range of festive activities with Santa’s elves before the magical moment arrives to knock on Santa’s door. Afterwards, set off on our secret Christmas trail through the winter gardens, where a warming cup of hot chocolate awaits.
Ticket information HERE.
17. The Reindeer Centre
Come along and meet Father Christmas and his magical reindeers. A fantastic Christmas experience for everyone. Walk through his 150ft magical grotto, head into the big Christmas barn and meet all the other wonderful farm animals, feed his reindeer and have fun in the popular snow pit plus much more.
Grab a ticket HERE
18. Mission Christmas Elf Academy
Step into the secret sub-station at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. It’s ‘All Elves on Deck” for a brand new festive adventure.
Discover the secret that elves and sub-station workers have been guarding for generations. Join the fun at the magical ‘Elf Academy,’ where you’ll learn all the tricks of the trade, from making toys to wrapping presents, and even helping with the all-important deliveries. When you graduate, you’ll be a real Elf Apprentice, ready to make Christmas extra special for children all around the world.
As a reward for graduating from ‘Elf Academy’ each family will have the chance to experience a personal visit with Father Christmas himself.
Click here for details
19. Royal Engineers Museum Gillingham
The Wartime Christmas weekend at the RE Museum will be as busy as ever this year.
With sellers of vintage and retro clothing, treats, and crafts, as well as locally produced comestibles and drinks. You’ll also have a chance to meet Sapper Santa, and hear from living history groups and historical experts.
Held on the 23rd and 24th of November (from 10am-5pm, with final museum entry at 4pm) at the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham. It’s an event you won’t want to miss; whether you’re a history buff looking to indulge in some time travel, or you’re looking for some last-minute crafty gifts, you’re sure to find something for you.
Tickets are the regular museum rate and are valid for a year (that means if you’ve been within the last year, your museum ticket will still give you access to this event for free!!).
Find out more here.
20. Reuthes
Reuthe's is a magical place all year round but Christmas time is our favourite.
They have several events this year from a Santa’s Grotto to a Candy Cane Christmas Trail.
To find out more and book, click HERE.