CHRISTMAS
' TIS THE SEASON TO GET TOGETHER Kent Christmas parties , Fairs and Events cont .
An Alpine Christmas Party at The Hop Farm Dates throughout December
This December hit the slopes of fun at The Hop Farm ’ s après-ski-themed Christmas parties ! Treat your staff or group of friends to a unique and memorable pine-filled , winter wonderland Christmas party experience . Groups from 10 to 250 people . Exclusive parties – details on request . Dates through December available . Your ticket includes après ski late-night bar , ice-themed ballroom , special entertainment , drinks reception , alpine-themed platter followed by a sumptuous two-course dinner , DJ and dancing until 1am – all for only £ 42 per person . www . thehopfarm . co . uk / venue / parties / christmasparties
Leeds Castle Christmas Market 3 , 4 , 10 , 11 , 17 , 18 , 22 , 23 Dec
For a delightfully traditional Christmas market with the gorgeous backdrop of ‘ the loveliest castle in the world ’, visit Leeds Castle ’ s Cedar Lawn . You ’ ll discover a fantastic array of seasonal gifts – many hand crafted – that include toys , games , clothing , food , drink and much , much more . Whilst at the market you can also explore the castle itself , or visit the reindeer and birds of prey . Plus there are fairground rides ( including a Victorian carousel and chair-o-planes ) and live musical entertainment . www . leeds-castle . com
Emmetts Garden Elf Trail 1 Dec – 3 Jan ( excluding 24-25 Dec )
Discover what mischief the elves have been up to , and help them get ready for Christmas by following a festive adventure through the garden . Don ’ t forget to send Father Christmas a Christmas card . www . nationaltrust . org . uk / emmetts-garden
Moonlit in Marrakech Christmas Party 1-17 Dec
This year ’ s party at the Kent County Showground in Detling , near Maidstone , has a ‘ Moonlit in Marrakech ’ theme – and now you can explore the magic of Morocco a little nearer to home . As you enter the venue you will be led to your seat by Arabian acrobats with scented oil lamps . Beautiful , stylish and tranquil . And along the way you ’ ll see the décor of bronze statues and sculptures – it ’ s exotic and intoxicating . Before the main meal is served , you ’ ll be able to enjoy both hot and cold canapés with a drink at the themed bars . Enter the sumptuous palm-lined dining area and enjoy the alfresco ambience beneath the twinkling starlit ceiling . Be entertained by the hypnotic harem of aerial performers tumbling from above and stand by for spectacular finale from the full cast of acrobats , dancers and entertainers . Later , relax in the intimately cushioned Kasbah , grab a refreshing Casablanca beer , ride the unique camel rodeo or simply dance the night away ! And all this from £ 37.50 per person ( plus VAT ). www . bestpartiesever . com / christmas-parties-maidstone
Dreamland ’ s Vintage Market 3 Dec
Dreamland ’ s vintage market is the first of its kind , but it certainly won ’ t be the last . Here you will be able to find vintage , retro , funky , fun , kitsch gifts for all your loved ones – even those who are notoriously hard to buy for . You will be able to get all of your Christmas shopping done in one great day out and , if you fancy spending a little more time in Margate , and in Dreamland in particular , you can stow your goodies somewhere safe and have a blast on some of Dreamland ’ s vintage fairground rides . Or , if the kids don ’ t want to go shopping , let them play while you grab some bargains ! www . dreamland . co . uk
Bauble Making at Knole 17 & 18 Dec
Bring the family down and create a sequined bauble for Christmas at a relaxed hands-on session . Suitable for ages 5 +. Tickets are £ 3 per child . www . nationaltrust . org . uk / knole
A Tale of Christmas at Leeds Castle 3 Dec – 2 Jan
It ’ s the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter ’ s birth , and some of her bestloved characters are coming to Leeds Castle over the Christmas period . Relive the old tales you knew as a child , the ones you read to your children now , and watch the delight in the little one ’ s eyes when they spot the miniature displays that are on show throughout the castle . You ’ ll even be able to find Peter Rabbit ’ s muddy footprints through the castle estate across a specially designed trail . www . leeds-castle . com
Monster Christmas Ball 9 , 10 , 16 & 17 Dec
This Monster Christmas Ball takes place in a purpose built venue located just off the A2 near to Canterbury – and it ’ s an extravaganza of an event ! After welcome drinks and canapés you ’ ll enjoy a threecourse ‘ winter feast ’. And if that wasn ’ t enough , there will be a fun casino and a close-up magician for your entertainment too . www . kentchristmasparty . co . uk
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