Question 1

Where can we meet Santa in Kent?

Accepted Answer

18 Santa's grottos are listed in Kent.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride — Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
Father Christmas at Hever Castle — Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Father Christmas at Leeds Castle — Leeds Castle, Broomfield · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
Santa By Train — East Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
The Christmas Cabin - Father Christmas Grotto at Tonbridge Christmas Fest — Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge · 27 Nov – 13 Dec · Ages 0–10

Question 2

What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Kent?

Accepted Answer

20 events in Kent suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride — Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
Father Christmas at Hever Castle — Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
A Fairytale Christmas at Scotney Castle (21 November - 3 January) — National Trust - Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells · 21 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 3–12
Father Christmas at Leeds Castle — Leeds Castle, Broomfield · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
Santa By Train — East Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10

Question 3

What Christmas events are on for kids in Kent this weekend?

Accepted Answer

This weekend (Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November), 1 event is on in Kent.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride — Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · Sat 7 Nov

Question 4

Where can we see Christmas lights in Kent?

Accepted Answer

One Christmas light trail or display is on in Kent.
A Fairytale Christmas at Scotney Castle (21 November - 3 January) — National Trust - Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells · 21 Nov – 3 Jan

Question 5

Where can kids do Christmas crafts in Kent?

Accepted Answer

One Christmas craft session or workshop is on in Kent.
Gingerbread Man Trail — National Trust - Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells · 21 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 4–13

Question 6

What Christmas events are there for babies in Kent?

Accepted Answer

15 events in Kent welcome babies under one.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride — Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
Father Christmas at Hever Castle — Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Santa By Train — East Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
The Christmas Cabin - Father Christmas Grotto at Tonbridge Christmas Fest — Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge · 27 Nov – 13 Dec · Ages 0–10
A Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds Centre — South of England Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10

Question 7

Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Kent?

Accepted Answer

4 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Kent.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride — Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
Santa By Train — East Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Santa Specials at the Bluebell Railway — Bluebell Railway - (Sheffield Park, Station), Uckfield · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Santa Specials Quiet Train — Kent & East Sussex Railway - (Tenterden Town, Station), Tenterden · Sun 29 Nov · 11:15am · Ages 0–10

Question 8

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Kent?

Accepted Answer

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 9 events in Kent are on that day.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride — Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · Thu 24 Dec
Father Christmas at Hever Castle — Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · Thu 24 Dec
Father Christmas at Leeds Castle — Leeds Castle, Broomfield · Thu 24 Dec
Santa By Train — East Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · Thu 24 Dec
Christmas at Bewl Water: Santa Experience — Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells · Thu 24 Dec

Question 9

Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Kent?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 5 additional support needs and relaxed sessions are on in Kent: quieter, calmer times with more space.
A Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds Centre — South of England Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch · 28 Nov – 23 Dec
SEN Father Christmas Experience at Hever Castle — Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 28 Nov – 5 Dec
Santa Specials Quiet Train — Kent & East Sussex Railway - (Tenterden Town, Station), Tenterden · Sun 29 Nov · 11:15am
Father Christmas’ Fireplace 2026 — Maidstone Museum, Maidstone · 5–19 Dec
SEN Santa Safari at Fenn Bell Zoo — The Fenn Bell Conservation Project, Allhallows · 5–12 Dec

Question 10

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Kent?

Accepted Answer

19 events in Kent are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride — Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec
Father Christmas at Hever Castle — Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 20 Nov – 24 Dec
A Fairytale Christmas at Scotney Castle (21 November - 3 January) — National Trust - Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells · 21 Nov – 3 Jan
Father Christmas at Leeds Castle — Leeds Castle, Broomfield · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa By Train — East Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Kent & the Weald

This weekend in Kent

Find the right Christmas event

21 Christmas events in Kent

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Father Christmas at Hever Castle

A Fairytale Christmas at Scotney Castle (21 November - 3 January)

Father Christmas at Leeds Castle

Gingerbread Man Trail

Santa By Train

Churchill's Colourful Christmas in the House and grounds at Chartwell

More festive family days out

Planning Christmas in Kent