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
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