Kent is spectacular this time of year. If you’re heading to The Garden of England in the winter here’s a few unmissable events we recommend you check out.

Leeds Castle has many events on throughout the year – The Christmas Light Display is truly spectacular. If Christmas light displays are your thing, then you could also check out Scotney Castle. After you’ve been wowed by the lights, it will be time to take in the finest Christmas markets in Kent. We recommend Christmas fairs at The Tickled Trout near Maidstone and The Woolpack Inn in Tenterden.

For lovers of wine, our very own Balfour Winery is  also a very fine go-to for Christmas Markets and a fabulous place to pick up the perfect Christmas gift for the wine lover in your life.

We suggest the following inns…

When heading to the south coast, there’s an incredible choice of light displays, trails and Christmas markets. We suggest you base yourself in Rye at The Ship Inn for these amazing events. The Wakehurst Light Trail is an amazing spectacle, with a mile of light installations. There are many events taking place at Lamb House, too, but the event we especially recommend is Lucia’s Lobster Trail, inspired by the famous dish – Lobster à la Riseholme. To finish off your summary of Sussex festive events, it has to be the Rye Christmas Festival taking place on December 7th, this wholesomely traditional day in the picturesque town of Rye, features street races, Santa’s Grotto and carol services all minutes from our very own Ship Inn.