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🎄 Magical Christmas Events Near Upchurch, Sittingbourne & Medway

  • Writer: Nursery Days
    Nursery Days
  • 2 days ago
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Introduction

The festive season in Kent is full of sparkle, joy, and family adventures. To help you plan, here’s a chronological guide to the best Christmas 2025 events happening between 1st December 2025 and 1st January 2026 — all within 25 miles of Upchurch, Sittingbourne, and Medway.


🚂 THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride – Spa Valley Railway

  • Date: 8 November – 30 December 2025

  • Time: Timed departures throughout the day

  • Location: Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY

  • Description: Step into the beloved Christmas story with hot chocolate, golden tickets, singing chefs, and a magical meeting with Santa.

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🎁 Folkestone Harbour Christmas Market

  • Date: 14 November 2025 – 1 January 2026

  • Time: Daily, 10am – 7pm

  • Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm, CT20 1QH

  • Description: Boutique stalls, artisan gifts, festive food, and family entertainment by the sea.

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🐾 Chartwell – Animal-Inspired Christmas & Fayre

  • Date: 20 November 2025 – 4 January 2026

  • Time: 10am – 4pm

  • Location: Chartwell, Westerham TN16 1PS

  • Description: Explore festive animal sculptures, enjoy trails for children, and shop at the Christmas market.

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✨ Leeds Castle – Christmas Lights & Neverland Adventure

  • Date: 21 November – 31 December 2025

  • Time: From 4:30pm (timed entry slots)

  • Location: Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL

  • Description: A dazzling illuminated trail plus a Peter Pan-themed indoor adventure. Fairground rides and Father Christmas appearances make this a must-see.

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🌟 Hever Castle – Christmas in the Land of Oz

  • Date: 21 November 2025 – 2 January 2026

  • Time: Timed entry from 10:30am; light trail from 4pm

  • Location: Hever Castle, Edenbridge TN8 7NG

  • Description: Follow the Yellow Brick Road through Kansas and the Emerald City, meet Dorothy and friends, and enjoy a glowing light trail.

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🎅 Christmas at Kent Life – Maidstone

  • Date: 29 November – 24 December 2025 (selected dates)

  • Time: From 9:30am; grotto sessions are timed

  • Location: Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3AU

  • Description: Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, choose a gift from the toy shop, build a teddy bear, enjoy a live Christmas show, and hop aboard the Jingle Express ride. Includes a special SEN Day for a calmer festive experience.

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🏰 Dover Castle – Festive Fun Weekends

  • Date: Weekends, 29 November – 21 December 2025

  • Time: 10am – 5pm

  • Location: Dover Castle, Castle Hill Rd, Dover CT16 1HU

  • Description: Toast marshmallows by roaring fires, enjoy medieval music, and meet Father Christmas in a historic setting.

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🚢 Historic Dockyard Chatham – Mission Christmas

  • Date: 29 November – 24 December 2025

  • Time: Timed sessions throughout the day

  • Location: Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

  • Description: Join the elves in interactive storytelling adventures, help save Christmas, and meet Santa in his grotto.

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Conclusion

From mid-November light trails and markets to December grotto visits and festive train rides, Kent offers a magical calendar of family-friendly Christmas events. With castles, historic sites, and immersive adventures all within easy reach of Upchurch, Sittingbourne, and Medway, your festive season is set to sparkle.


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