You can’t help but be captivated by a Christmas market – all those tastes, aromas and inspirational gift ideas, just waiting to be explored. Here’s a rundown of Kent’s best.
10th November - 24th December
CANTERBURY – CHRISTMAS MARKET AND LIGHTS
The annual Christmas Market is back and better than ever this year. The medieval city will be transformed into a winter wonderland, dotted with wooden huts, where beautiful trinkets and delicious food and drink await under twinkling lights. Stroll through cobbled streets, backdropped by the Cathedral, soaking up the magic.
canterburychristmasmarket.co.uk
17th November - 24th December
FOLKESTONE HARBOUR ARM FESTIVE MARKETPLACE
The popular Sunday market destination Folkestone Harbour Arm is hosting a Christmas Market again this year, after a successful two years, the organisers are planning to grow again.
Festive Marketplace will be open 4pm-9pm Friday evenings, and 11am-6pm Saturdays and Sundays.
folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk
24th - 26th November
TENTERDEN CHRISTMAS MARKET
Head down to Tenterden town centre, where Christmas is ready to begin. As the lights get switched on, the market will spring into life, serving up international street cuisine, showing off the best of its local makers, and giving some fantastic stocking fillers and Christmas gifts. www.zoomevents.co.uk/tenterden-christmas-market
25th November - 10th December
ROCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
Set in the picturesque gardens of Rochester Castle, you can spend an afternoon browsing stalls at this wonderful market. Choose from unique gifts and unusual stocking fillers for loved ones, before treating yourself to delicious delights from the Bavarian food village, or get the adrenaline pumping at the funfair.
www.visitmedway.org/events/rochester-christmas-market-2023-96680
25th November
CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE – CHRISTMAS ARTISAN FAIR
With a mince pie in hand (and a mulled wine in the other!), you can spend your afternoon wandering stalls filled with vintage goodies and gifts that you couldn’t find on the high street. Make your way to Chiddingstone Castle and browse the 50 stalls, nestled within a heated marquee in the castle grounds to give you that ultimate browsing experience this festive season.
chiddingstonecastle.org
26th November
RAMSGATE HANDMADE AND VINTAGE FAIR
The ever-popular Handmade and Vintage Fair in Ramsgate is making its last call of the year, and this time it comes with a festive twist! Mulled wine, meetings with Santa, and lots of lovely stalls filled with gifts and decorations can all be found at the fair this November. Join in on the fun as you watch the lights get switched on, browse locally made treats, and spend time with loved ones.
visitthanet.co.uk
2nd - 3rd December
CHRISTMAS FAYRE AT THE FRIARS
The annual Christmas Fayre at The Friars in Aylesford is back again this year with plenty of fun for the whole family. Stock up on Christmas gifts and decorations while supporting a local charity too.
thefriars.org.uk
2nd - 3rd December
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE
Stock up on all your Christmas essentials, from handcrafted gifts to one-of-a-kind decorations, at this two-day Christmas market on the grounds of the beautiful Whitstable Castle.
whitstablecastle.co.uk
9th - 10th December
FAVERSHAM’S CHRISTMAS MARKET WEEKEND
Looking for those perfect Christmas gifts? The Faversham Christmas Artisan Craft and Gift Market is your go-to spot for all things festive and gifting. Found in the Alexander Centre, the market features some of the area’s best makers and traders, showcasing their jewellery, fashion, artwork, crafts, candles, and food. Get those lists at the ready, we’ll see you there!
favershammarket.org/events
