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Creative Christmas Online Market
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Welcome to our Creative Christmas Online Market at www.remadereloved.co.uk. Christmas shopping will be different this year but if you love to shop local, you will love our event.
Virtual Event
Today to Fri 25 Dec
JAZZ LUNCH at The THREE HORSESHOES, Knockholt
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Jazz Lunches Every Tuesday 12,noon - 3pm Table Bookings 01959 532102
* FREE Entry with Donation
The Pound, Knockholt TN14 7LD
Today, Tue 1 Dec, and more dates until Tue 29 Dec
Christmas at Bedgebury
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Following last year’s sell-out success Christmas at Bedgebury returns to the award-winning National Pinetum.
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 2SJ
Thu 26 Nov to Sun 29 Nov, Thu 3 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sat 26 Dec to Thu 31 Dec
Zoom!
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Zoom! is a new play for children ages 3-8 years with music, songs and puppetry performed by The Pied Piper Theatre Company.
Molly know everything about space.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sat 28 Nov
Father Christmas in Kent
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2020 TICKETS NOW ON SALE
For the 10th successive year, the open air Ice-rink is returning to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Tunbridge Wells Ice-rink
Calverley Park,
Mount Pleasant Ave
Off Mount Pleasant Road
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN1 1QQ
Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Fri 18 Dec to Thu 24 Dec
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Santa specials
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Christmas event
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY
Sat 28 Nov to Thu 24 Dec
Faversham Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fairs 2020
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Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fair offering unusual and unique products from local makers and traders from Kent , Sussex , Surrey , Essex and London.
The Alexander Centre, 17 Preston St, Faversham ME13 8NZ
Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 Dec, Sun 13 Dec
Faversham Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fairs 2020
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Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fair offering unusual and unique products from local makers and traders from Kent , Sussex , Surrey , Essex and London.
The Alexander Centre, 17 Preston St, Faversham ME13 8NZ
Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov
Family Film: Wolfwalkers
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A mesmerizing Celtic-inspired adventure. In a time of superstition and magic, a 17th-century hunter has a change of heart when she travels to Ireland to help her father wipe out the last pack of...
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sun 29 Nov
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair
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Ready to crack on with your Christmas shopping? Then come along to our large fair at the Grand in Folkestone.
The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL
Sun 29 Nov
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Rupert Bear Centenary Celebration
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Bring your family and friends along and join us for this interactive exhibition opening on Thursday 3 December (TBC)!
The Beaney
18 High Street
Canterbury CT1 2RA
Thu 3 Dec to Thu 24 Dec
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Delightful and darkly comic, this ghoulish holiday musical created in breathtaking stop motion animation by visionary Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick is a seasonal treat.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Fri 4 Dec
Sevenoaks Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fairs
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Artisan Crafts , Vintage and Gift Fair offering unusual and unique products from local makers and traders from Kent , Sussex , Surrey , Essex and London.
Sevenoaks Stag Plaza TN13 1ZZ
Sat 5 Dec
Father Christmas in Kent 2020
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For the 12th successive year, Father Christmas in Kent is providing the ultimate meeting between Father Christmas and families accross the Southeast and capturing those priceless moments between a
To a Town near you in Kent or Sussex for 2020 TN2 5HU
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec
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Christmas at the Castle
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Join us for our traditional Christmas Fair in our beautiful castle - we have over 50 stalls selling Christmas decorations, gifts, wreaths, chutneys etc.
Whitstable Castle & Gardens CT5 2BW
Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec
Christmas Drive in Cinema Event
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Martha’s Christmas Drive in Cinema is taking place on Sunday 6th December in the fields of Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour, The Dairy, Ripple, Deal, CT14 8JL.
Solleys Icecream
The Dairy
ChurchLane
Ripple
Near Deal
Kent
CT14 6JL CT14 8JL
Sun 6 Dec
Family Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Family Film: The Muppet Christmas CarolWhat’s onFilmFamily Film: The Muppet Christmas CarolAnarchic and warm, the Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sun 6 Dec
Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley
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The Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley is held on the 1st Sunday of the month. The Farmers Market is open to the public between 10am and 2pm (ish) and is held in the Courtyard area.
Hall Place and Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1PQ
Sun 6 Dec
Coastal Crafty Crew Pre-Christmas Craft Fair - Cancelled
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We have monthly Craft Fairs first Sunday in the month starting from April to December in this beautiful barn in Quex Barn and these beautiful handmade crafts are made with love and attention .
Quex Small Barn , Quex Park ,Park Lane, Birchington CT7 0BH
Sun 6 Dec
The Mystery of the Noisy Neighbour: a Christmas adventure
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Gather the whole family together to enjoy this interactive nativity full of fun, laughter and Christmas cheer.
Virtual Event
Mon 7 Dec to Thu 31 Dec
Rupert Bear Centenary Celebration
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Bring your family and friends along and join us for this interactive exhibition for Rupert Bear’s centenary celebrations!
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge 18 High Street Canterbury CT1 2RA
Mon 7 Dec to Thu 4 Feb 2021
Elf
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Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa’s toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Tue 8 Dec
Blood Donation Session
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We are holding a blood donation session at Our Lady of Angels RC Church, The Angelus Centre, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HQ on Wednesday 9th December and have appointments available between 13:45 -
Our Lady of Angels RC Church, The Angelus Centre, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HQ
Wed 9 Dec
ROH: The Nutcracker
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The Royal Ballet celebrated Peter Wright’s 90th birthday with his much-loved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Thu 10 Dec
Home Alone
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Cheer on pint-sized hero, Kevin as he runs rings around two would-be burglars in this Christmas caper full of pranks and booby-traps galore.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Fri 11 Dec
Rapunzel
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This Christmas it’s time to ‘let down your hair’ and join in the fun at our socially distanced family pantomime of ’Rapunzel’.
The Woodville, Gravesend DA12 1DD
Fri 11 Dec, Sun 3 Jan 2021
Santa Run
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Join our amazing festive Santa Run in its second year.We start above the Winter Gardens, Margate with a fun warm up, then you can run, jog or walk either 3k or 5K down towards Margate along the...
Above The Winter Gardens, Margate CT9 1HX
Sun 13 Dec
Family Film: Frozen
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Revisit the magic of the Academy award-winning movie this Christmas.
So For The First Time In Forever share in the magic of seeing this Disney favourite on the big screen and find out why Reindeers...
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sun 13 Dec
Lenham Country Market
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Lenham Country Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month. It’s open to the public between 9am and 1pm and is held in Lenham Square.
Lenham Square, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2PG
Sun 13 Dec
Tonbridge Farmers Market
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Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 13 Dec
How the Grinch stole Christmas
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Jim Carrey glows in green in this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Tue 15 Dec
Dartford Farmers Market
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Dartford Farmers Market held on the 3rd Friday of the month offers a variety of local produce including meat, bread, seasonal fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves, eggs and much more
Dartford High Street, Dartford Kent Da1 1DR DA1 1DR
Fri 18 Dec
Under the Frozen Moon
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A poetic tale of glaciers, gobble-greedy dragons and great big hugs.
It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen!
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sat 19 Dec and Sun 20 Dec
Family Film: A Christmas Carol
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A new film adaptation of A Christmas Carol, directed by Jacqui Morris and starring Andy Serkis, Carey Mulligan and more!
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sat 19 Dec
Family Film: Arthur Christmas
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Aardman Animations clever and earnest holiday film is heartwarming, imaginative and surprisingly funny.
At Santa Claus’s super-secret toy-making facility, Mr.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sat 19 Dec
The Nutcracker
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After sell out outdoor tours with Alice in Wonderland this summer, Let’s All Dance is delighted to return with this magical festive favourite for the whole family.
Malthouse Theatre, Malthouse Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7JA
Sat 19 Dec to Wed 23 Dec
Murder Mystery Afternoon @ Whitstable Castle
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The Morlington Mysteries episode 102:
IT’S A WONDERFUL DEATH
It’s Christmas 1942. Money lender Ebenezer Scrotum has so many problems he’s thinking of ending it all...
Whitstable Castle & Gardens CT5 2BW
Sat 19 Dec
Family Film: The Polar Express
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A truly magical, very seasonal animation. On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sun 20 Dec
Family Film: Home Alone
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Cheer on pint-sized hero, Kevin as he runs rings around two would-be burglars in this Christmas caper full of pranks and booby-traps galore.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Sun 20 Dec
Aylesford Farmers Market
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Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 20 Dec
Chislehurst Farmers Market
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Chislehurst Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month and is open to the public between 10am and 2pm.
Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5AB
Sun 20 Dec
Winter steamup
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Pre new year event
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY
Sun 27 Dec and Mon 28 Dec
Kids 4 a Quid
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Final running kids discount day
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY
Fri 1 Jan 21 to Sun 3 Jan 2021
’Some Kinda Wonderful’ - A Celebration of the Music of Stevie Wonder
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Noel McCall and the Derek Nash Band. Celebrating the life-time genius of Stevie Wonder, the mesmeric vocalist, Noel McCalla, and award-winning saxophonist, Derek Nash, with a band on top of...
The STAG Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Fri 8 Jan 21
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Tonbridge Farmers Market
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Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 10 Jan 21
Aylesford Farmers Market
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Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 17 Jan 21
Rupert Bear Centenary Celebration
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Bring your family and friends along and join us for this interactive exhibition for Rupert Bear’s centenary celebrations!
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge 18 High Street Canterbury CT1 2RA
Fri 5 Feb 21
Hythe Imperial Hotel Wedding Show
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Congratulations newly engaged couples! On Sunday 7th February 2021 come and meet some of Kent’s finest wedding suppliers at Hythe Imperial Hotel.
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Princes Parade CT21 6AE
Sun 7 Feb 21
Tonbridge Farmers Market
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Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 14 Feb 21
Aylesford Farmers Market
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Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 21 Feb 21
ellenor | Sponsored Walkathon
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Join ellenor at our hugely popular Sponsored Walkathon, a challenging 26.2 mile walk in support of families facing terminal illness.
Tower Bridge to ellenor, Coldharbour Road DA11 7HQ
Sat 20 Mar 21
Aylesford Farmers Market
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Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm.
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 21 Mar 21
Martello Tower No.24 - Postponed
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Martello Tower No. 24 in Dymchurch High Street is open to the public 2pm to 4pm every Saturday, Sunday & BH from Saturday 4 April 2020 until 1 November 2020.
Martello Tower No.
Dymchurch High Street TN29 0NL
Fri 2 Apr 2021, Mon 5 Apr 2021, Sat 10 Apr 2021, and more dates until Sun 30 May 2021
Meet Me a Tree
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An interactive first opera for 0-2 year olds and their carers.
With music by Schumann, Delibes and Monteverdi as well as familiar nursery rhymes and original songs, HurlyBurly invites you and your...
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Mon 7 Jun 21
Zog
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Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know.
Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NB
Mon 5 Jul 21 and Tue 6 Jul 2021