insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 90

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Chiddingstone Castle Christmas Fair
Chiddingstone Castle’s increasingly popular annual Christmas Fair will take
place on Saturday 26th November 2016 between 10am and 4pm. Over
50 stalls selling unique products that are not found in the High Street have
been chosen just for you by the Castle’s team.

Choose your ideal festive gifts from the beautifully
laid out stalls in the Castle’s historic rooms, such
as the grand, galleried, oak-panelled Great Hall
and the exquisite White Rose Drawing Room
with walls covered in paintings of the Stuart
monarchs. Further stalls can be found in the
Castle’s Library, the original Victorian Kitchen
and other fascinating rooms. Even more stalls
will be located in the large heated marquee which
will be situated just outside the South Door on
a lawn used for croquet in the summer months!

drink, soaps, candles, cards and much more. All
your Christmas shopping can be accomplished
in just one day!

And the admission price for this brilliant shopping
opportunity in the most amazing location? Just
£4 adults and £1 children (5-13). Under 5s FREE.

To add to the seasonal cheer, mulled wine and
mince pies will be available, and for a restorative
tea or coffee, visitors can visit the cosy Tea
Rooms which will also be serving homemade
soup, sausage rolls and cakes. The 35 acres of
Castle grounds will be open for a peaceful stroll
to the Victorian Orangery or around the lake.

For more information on any aspect of
Chiddingstone Castle, the Museum Collections
of the late Denys Eyre Bower, the Wedding Venue
and our Special Event Days, please visit
www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or call
01892 870347.

The beautiful countryside location of this lovely
Castle is perfect for a relaxed shopping
opportunity with free parking on site. Both the
Castle and marquee will be brimming with
Christmas gift ideas including home accessories,
vintage wares, jewellery, books, cards, bags,
children’s clothes, locally produced food and

Chiddingstone Castle is situated only 20 minutes’
drive from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge or Tunbridge
Wells – and only 10 minutes from Edenbridge.
Please park as directed by the car park team
and remember to bring cash and cheques for
your purchases – not all the stallholders will have
card machines.

Chiddingstone Castle
Hill Hoath Road
Chiddingstone
Edenbridge TN8 7AD

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Registered Charity: Denys Eyre Bower Bequest,
Charity No. 291203