December in Kent is truly magical, with twinkling lights, festive food, and unforgettable activities for families to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for an immersive Santa adventure, a cosy grotto experience, or a festive brunch in style, Kent has something for everyone. Here are three of the very best Christmas experiences you won’t want to miss this year.
Christmas at Bewl Water
Explore, play, and wander as you unravel Santa’s Quest, where more than three hours of interactive, immersive, and theatrical magic await. Returning for 2025, Christmas at Bewl Water promises one of the most enchanting festive experiences Kent has to offer.
This is more than a grotto – it’s the ultimate Christmas adventure. Every step of your journey helps raise the Cheer-O-Meter, the magical measure of Christmas spirit, building excitement in the run-up to the big day.
Each child’s ticket comes packed with festive fun, including:
🎄 Entry to the 3-hour+ Christmas Quest
🎅 A personalised visit to Santa’s Grotto (up to 6 guests per slot)
📜 Your own Quest Chronicle
🗝️ A Santa Key to charge with cheer*
📸 Souvenir grotto photography*
📣 A visit to the Cheer Command Centre
🔨 Crafting fun in the Elves’ Workshop
🍪 Biscuit decorating in Mrs Claus’ Bakery
🦌 Magic at the Reindeer Food Factory
💌 Writing postcards in Dash’s Post Office
🧸 Choosing a toy at the Toy Exchange
🌈 Festive play area access
🎭 Live performances throughout the Quest
✨ Meet and interact with Santa’s elves
🔥 Toast marshmallows in Market Square*
Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate
From 6th – 24th December, Salomons Estate in Tunbridge Wells will once again be transformed into a Christmas wonderland as Santa’s Grotto returns. With joyful activities, festive crafts, and a special audience with Father Christmas, this is a day designed to delight children of all ages.
The Experience:
Little ones will join Santa’s Elves for a series of fun, hands-on activities before the most exciting moment of the day – knocking on Santa’s door for a magical visit they’ll never forget. Afterwards, families can set off on the Festive Fairy Trail, where a delicious hot chocolate prize awaits, before rounding off the day with something tasty in The Bistro.
What’s Included:
Tickets cost £30 per child and include:
🍪 Gingerbread decorating
🦌 Reindeer food making
🎨 Festive colouring and crafts
🎁 A present from Santa
✨ Festive Fairy Trail with hot chocolate prize
Adults go free, so the whole family can join in the fun. With plenty of free parking onsite and The Bistro serving drinks, breakfast, and lunch, everything is set for a magical Christmas outing.
Santa’s Brunch Club at One Warwick Park Hotel
Looking for one of the best Christmas days out in Tunbridge Wells? Make this December unforgettable at Santa’s Brunch Club at One Warwick Park Hotel. Perfect for the whole family, this magical festive experience combines delicious dining with enchanting entertainment – and, of course, a visit from Santa himself.
The Experience:
Begin your morning with a welcome drink before indulging in a classic brunch buffet and heading to the fun build-your-own pancake station, complete with toppings from chocolate chips and marshmallows to bacon, berries, and cream. As you tuck in, Santa and his cheerful Head Elf will make their way around the room, sharing stories from the North Pole, handing out early Christmas gifts, and posing for photo opportunities on Santa’s sleigh.
What’s Included:
Tickets are £42 per adult and £29 per child, and include:
🥂 Welcome drink for adults on arrival
🍳 Classic brunch buffet with locally sourced produce
🥞 Build-your-own pancake station with sweet and savoury toppings
🎅 Meet-and-greet with Santa and his Head Elf
🎁 A special gift for each child
✏️ Fun activity sheets
📸 Photo opportunities with Santa on his sleigh
With magical memories made at every moment, Santa’s Brunch Club is the perfect way to begin a festive family day out in Tunbridge Wells this Christmas.
Make This December Magical
Whether you’re embarking on the immersive adventure of Christmas at Bewl Water, enjoying the cosy tradition of Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate, or indulging in the stylish charm of Santa’s Brunch Club at One Warwick Park Hotel, Kent is brimming with festive experiences this December.
Whichever you choose, you’ll be guaranteed a magical day out with your loved ones.
