insideKENT Magazine Issue 33 - December 2014 | Page 35

EVENTS The Gingerbread Christmas // 6-23 Dec Demelza Candlelight Walk // 7 Dec The magic of Christmas descends upon the entire Leeds Castle Estate this December as it celebrates the traditions of the festive season with wonderful things to see and do for the whole family. From 6th to 23rd December, visitors can experience a spectacular Gingerbread Christmas in the Castle, the festive Christmas market on the Cedar Lawn, real live reindeer, and a Gingerbread Quest across the gardens and grounds. In addition to the fabulous decorations and the festive market with its seasonal gift ideas, delicious local food and Ferris wheel, visitors can meet Father Christmas on 6th-7th, 13th-14th, 18th-19th, and 20th-23rd December. Booking advised. 10.30am-5pm (excl' 18th, 20th & 23rd Dec, 10.30am-4pm). Price: Usual admission charges apply. Father Christmas visit £12 per child with valid day ticket (includes quality gift). Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www.leeds-castle.com / 01622 880008 The Demelza Candlelight Walk will take place at Demelza Hospice Care for Children on Sunday 7th December, whereby guests can enjoy carols and then a short stroll, which will take in the lanes around the hospice in Rook Lane, Bobbing. Walkers are then invited back to the hospice for more carols, refreshments, a Christmas hamper raffle, some festive stalls, and even a visit from Santa. 4pm-7pm. Price: Adults £8, Children £4, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £20, Under 5s go free. To book, phone Hannah Shotton on 01795 845288 or email [email protected]. Demelza House, Rook Lane, Bobbing, Sittingbourne ME9 8DZ www.demelza.org.uk 35