Families can meet Father Christmas as part of the festive activities at Kent Life, Maidstone

Father Christmas will be parking his sleigh at a Kent attraction for 12 days over the festive season.

Kent Life, the working farm and rural museum in Maidstone, is gearing up for a busy Christmas as Santa lands in his grotto at the end of the month.

Santa will be spending time with the animals at Kent Life this Christmas. Picture: Kent Life
Santa will be spending time with the animals at Kent Life this Christmas. Picture: Kent Life

Before arriving at the attraction, visitors will receive a special invitation to meet Saint Nick from his elf, Twinkle Toes.

When you arrive, you’ll be taken to the enchanting grotto where children can meet Father Christmas and receive a gift to take home.

Visitors will be welcomed into the glittering grotto as part of the festive experience. Picture: Kent Life
Visitors will be welcomed into the glittering grotto as part of the festive experience. Picture: Kent Life

The farm will also open Mrs Christmas’ Kitchen, where kids can decorate gingerbread and adults can enjoy a complimentary cup of mulled wine and a mince pie.

The festive experience also includes a build-your-own teddy bear station, a colourful sweet shop, live performances, food and drink in the Snow Inn, and miniature train rides on the Jingle Express.

The animals who live on the farm will still be there for Christmas, and visitors are welcome to say hello and feed them.

You can also make your own reindeer food to take home and leave out Rudolph and his friends on Christmas Eve.

There will also be craft activities, live shows, Christmas decorations and more. Picture: Kent Life
There will also be craft activities, live shows, Christmas decorations and more. Picture: Kent Life

The Christmas activities at Kent Life, Maidstone, start on Saturday, November 29 and will run on select dates until Christmas Eve. You can book online here.

There will also be a relaxed SEN day on Sunday, November 30 for those who prefer a calmer atmosphere with reduced noise and flashing lights.

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