What can I do with the kids this weekend in Kent?
Magical Medieval Christmas Canterbury Tales
Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18
Get transported back in time to medieval England this Christmas. The city centre attraction has loads going on including the chance to dress up for a family photo, join in with carol singing and make medieval mince pies. There's also all the usual interactive attractions to enjoy.
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Get up close with Santa Tyland Barn
Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18
Get closer to nature – and Santa – with the Kent Wildlife Trust. You can meet Father Christmas and his elves in his woodland grotto at Tyland Barn Visitor Centre in Sandling, near Maidstone, on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18. Families can also follow clues on the Christmas trail then warm up in the cafe with festive food afterwards. A visit to Santa costs £8 per child, including a gift.
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The Christmas Experience Bewl Water
Saturday, December 17 plus Friday, December 23 and Christmas Eve
Meet Santa and the elves at the tourist attraction, near Lamberhurst, where every child receives a gift. Grotto tickets are £8 for children, and £3 for adults and slots are available between 10am and 4pm. Also on offer is a chance to travel aboard the Santa Express and cruise on the Bewl Belle as you follow the treasure hunting route - available on December 17, 18, 23 and 24.
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Elfxtravaganza Groombridge Place, near Tunbridge Wells
Saturday, December 17 until Friday, December 23
Head to Groombridge Place for a fun festive family day. Kids can join the hunt to find Jack Frost, write a letter to Santa, help out at the Elves' Craft Workshop and decorate gingerbread to take home. You can also pre-book to take the kids to meet Santa in his grotto.
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Santa Saturdays - Save a life event Forum Shopping Centre, Sittingbourne
Saturday, December 17
Santa will make an appearance at the shopping centre this weekend before returning to the North Pole for the busiest time of the year. The same day, St John's Ambulance will be holding its Save a Life event from 11am until 3pm. it will feature a series of short workshops, and for the first 50 visitors there will be a free first aid kit filled with essentials.
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Rupert Bear Christmas trail Canterbury Heritage Museum
Saturday, December 17 until Friday, December 23
For a fun, interesting day before the madness of Christmas, take the kids around the Rupert Bear trail at the Stour Street museum for just £1 per child. Youngsters can help Rupert find the missing presents dotted around the museum. There's no need to book - so just drop in any time before Friday, December 23.
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A Christmas Carol The Astor Theatre, Deal
Tuesday, December 20
See A Christmas Carol on stage at the Deal theatre at just £12 a ticket. Recreated and brought the stage by European Arts Company, the show is in support of children's charity Barnardos.
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