For children, the magic of Christmas is all about Father Christmas.
Here are some fun and unique ways to see Father Christmas in Kent during the festive season from late November through December.
Mission Christmas
Kids can discover the secret behind Santa's present-delivering operation that takes place every single year on Christmas Eve. For it has been revealed that The Historic Dockyard is actually one of many hidden stop-offs used by Santa to re-fuel on his annual mission.
This interactive experience will delight the little ones, and they will also get to meet Santa and receive their own special present too.
Where: The Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Rd, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ
When: Weekends from 26th November and the week leading up to Christmas
More information: thedockyard.co.uk
Christmas Experience at Kent Life
There is so much to do and discover at Kent Life's Christmas Experience, from making your own teddy bear to graduating from Elf School to decorating gingerbread and so much more in between.
You will also get the chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto and have the choice of a gift.
Where: Lock Ln, Maidstone ME14 3AU
When: Various dates from the end of November and throughout December
More information: kentlife.org.uk
Santa Safari
Climb aboard the Santa Safari at The Fenn Bell Conservation Project to meet Father Christmas while also seeing all the animals living at the zoo. You can also call upon the cute elves around the winter wonderland experience for tasty snacks.
Where: The Fenn Bell Conservation Project, The Fenn Bell Inn, Fenn Street, Rochester, Kent ME3 8RF
When: Weekends throughout December and the week leading up to Christmas
More information: fbcukproject.co.uk
Breakfast With Father Christmas
Enjoy a hearty breakfast alongside Santa with an opportunity to have a meet and greet with him too. There will be activity sheets to fill in, and a Christmas cuddly toy too.
Where: The Watering Hole, Quex Park, Birchington, Kent CT7 0BH
When: Various dates from the end of November
More information: thejunglequexpark.co.uk
Santa's Grotto at Howletts
The little ones have the chance to explore the wildlife park with a festive twist as they will also be able to meet Santa in his grotto. There will be a photo opportunity and a gift included in the experience.
Where: Bekesbourne Ln, Bekesbourne, Littlebourne, Canterbury CT4 5EL
When: 17th - 23rd December 2022
More information: aspinallfoundation.org
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