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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-port-lympne-illuminated-sat-28-nov-sat-3-jan-2026"><a href="https://portlympneilluminated.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Port Lympne Illuminated</a>, Sat 28 Nov &#8211; Sat 3 Jan 2026</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-illuminated-1.jpeg" alt="Port Lympne Illuminated" class="wp-image-117227" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-illuminated-1.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-illuminated-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-illuminated-1-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-illuminated-1-400x267.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-illuminated-1-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Get ready for a dazzling new experience as&nbsp;Port Lympne Hotel &amp; Reserve&nbsp;unveils its first-ever Winter Light Trail. Spanning 600 acres, this magical nighttime journey will feature breathtaking light and water shows, holograms, and interactive installations plus a vintage-inspired fun fair and delicious food and drink. Don’t miss what’s set to be Kent’s most spectacular winter event.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-s-grotto-port-lympne-fri-28-nov-tues-23-dec"><a href="https://portlympneilluminated.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa&#8217;s Grotto</a>, Port Lympne, Fri 28 Nov &#8211; Tues 23 Dec</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-santa-grotto.jpg" alt="The family approaches Santa’s Grotto. The child, eyes wide with excitement, sits with Santa as the parents look on, smiling." class="wp-image-117230" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-santa-grotto.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-santa-grotto-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-santa-grotto-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-santa-grotto-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/port-lympne-santa-grotto-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Adding extra sparkle, don&#8217;t miss Port Lympne&#8217;s brand-new Santa’s Grotto, running from November. The grotto gives families the chance to explore the glowing wonderland before children step inside Santa’s cosy hideaway to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift to take home. Exclusively available to Port Lympne Illuminated ticket holders and Nightlights or All-Inclusive Christmas Stay guests, grotto tickets are priced at £22 per child and must be booked online in advance. Tickets go live <strong>Fri 26 Sep</strong>, so if you’re after a Christmas experience with extra sparkle &#8211; this is it.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-in-the-land-of-oz-hever-castle-fri-21-nov-fri-2-jan-2026"><a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/hever-castle-christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas in the Land of Oz</a>, Hever Castle, Fri 21 Nov – Fri 2 Jan 2026</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/hever-castle-christmas.jpg" alt="Christmas in the Land of Oz at Hever Castle" class="wp-image-116443" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/hever-castle-christmas.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/hever-castle-christmas-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/hever-castle-christmas-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/hever-castle-christmas-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/hever-castle-christmas-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>We know it’s early but it’s time to start thinking Christmas to avoid missing out on this magical adventure. Follow the yellow brick road through the charming setting of Hever Castle&#8217;s grounds and be swept up into the enchanting world of Oz. Wrap up cosy and wander the gardens, bathed in stunning festive lights, before entering the castle to enjoy the warmth of a traditional Christmas. Booking is opening soon and is extremely popular so keep an eye out avoid disappointment – this isn’t to be missed.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-specials-kent-amp-east-sussex-railway-sat-29-nov-weds-24-dec"><a href="https://kesr.org.uk/santa-specials-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa Specials</a>, Kent &amp; East Sussex Railway, Sat 29 Nov &#8211; Weds 24 Dec</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/kent-and-east-sussex-railway-santa-specials.jpg" alt="Santa Specials events at Kent &amp; East Sussex Railway" class="wp-image-106963" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/kent-and-east-sussex-railway-santa-specials.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/kent-and-east-sussex-railway-santa-specials-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/kent-and-east-sussex-railway-santa-specials-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/kent-and-east-sussex-railway-santa-specials-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/kent-and-east-sussex-railway-santa-specials-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Back and more magical than ever, bringing festive cheer to families since 1974. Step aboard a steam train decked out in twinkling decorations and enjoy a 75-minute return journey where Santa himself visits each family with a named gift for every child. Along the way, you’ll discover the station’s Winter Wonderland, enjoy free rides on the vintage gallopers, and take home a complimentary family photograph to remember the day. With festive extras including mulled wine, mince pies, chocolates, on-board entertainment, and even the chance to meet Santa’s elves Jingle and Sparkle, there’s a package for everyone — from Bronze Standard to Silver First Class and Gold Premium, complete with unlimited prosecco and luxury treats. Tickets sell fast every year, so book early to secure your seats for a Christmas tradition that’s pure steam-powered magic.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-betteshanger-park-deal-sat-6-weds-24-dec"><a href="https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/event/christmas-at-betteshanger-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Betteshanger Park</a>, Deal, Sat 6 &#8211; Weds 24 Dec</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/betteshanger-park.jpg" alt="Betteshanger Park christmas trail event" class="wp-image-95173" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/betteshanger-park.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/betteshanger-park-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/betteshanger-park-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/betteshanger-park-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/betteshanger-park-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/betteshanger-park-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>This festive season, wrap up warm and embark on a magical outdoor adventure through Betteshanger’s beautiful landscapes on the Christmas Trail, a family-friendly experience where children under 2s go free. For an extra sprinkle of magic, step into Father Christmas’s Grotto, where children can meet Santa, share their wishes and receive a special gift, with tickets including entry for two adults per child. Please note that grotto and trail tickets are sold separately.</p>



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