What’s On in Kent This Christmas
Your 2025 Guide to Festive Lights, Trails & Family Activities
As winter settles over the Garden of England, Kent begins to glow. From glittering castles and illuminated forests to cosy markets and skating under the stars, this season’s events promise to make Christmas 2025 truly unforgettable. Our What’s On in Kent Christmas edition gathers the county’s most magical festive experiences — each filled with light, laughter, and a touch of seasonal wonder. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, a romantic evening, or a day of family adventure, you’ll find the best of Kent’s Christmas calendar here — from Bluewater’s Winterland and Bedgebury’s forest trail to Leeds Castle’s radiant gardens and Hever’s storybook charm.
Christmas at Bluewater 2025 – Ice Rink, Winterland & Magical Festive Lights in Kent
When winter settles over Kent, Bluewater transforms into a glowing wonderland of ice, lights, and laughter. Christmas at Bluewater 2025 invites families to glide across the sparkling ice rink, explore Winterland’s illuminated fairground, meet Father Christmas, and savour festive food beneath twinkling trees. A perfect blend of shopping, seasonal magic and Kentish charm.