Meet & Greet Your Favourite Christmas Characters at Tonbridge Christmas Fest

Meet & Greet Your Favourite Christmas Characters is the character strand at Tonbridge Christmas Fest, which runs across three weekends at Tonbridge Castle from 27 November to 13 December 2026. "Each child receives a meet & greet with their favourite Christmas character, fantastic photo opportunities, and a free marshmallow to toast over the marshmallow pits."

What to expect:

• Friday 4 December, 3.30pm-5.30pm: the Dino Rangers, and Princess Beauty & Cinders
• Thursday 10 December: Father Christmas and his elf - a toddler session (4 and under) 1.30pm-3pm, then a general session 3.30pm-5.30pm
• Friday 11 December, 2pm-6pm: the Snow Sisters and their very snowy friend
• Sunday 13 December, 2.30pm-5pm: the Grinch
• "a specific time slot is not allocated — arrive any time during your chosen session and join the queue"
• £5 per child, adults free, plus booking fee
• "Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over at all times"