Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get a comprehensive look at the festive season in Beckenham. Our guide covers all the essential holiday events. From Beckenham regulars to holiday guests, this guide highlights the best of the festive season.
Discover the enchanting Bedgebury Christmas Lights, where thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the gardens, creating a magical winter wonderland. Featuring a stunning display, Tulleys Christmas Experience invites visitors to explore themed attractions, festive markets, and interactive activities for all ages. And the Bewl Water Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it offers a picturesque setting for seasonal activities by the water. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Beckenham Holiday Light Displays
Bedgebury Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Twinkling light installations with seasonal sounds and festive atmosphere.
- Description
- Bedgebury Christmas Lights feature over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds, creating a festive atmosphere with installations designed by international artists. The trail includes a sparkling flock of jolly robins, giant luminous seed pods, and neon gallopers. Visitors can enjoy seasonal snacks and drinks while walking under the stars.
- Where
- Tunbridge Wells | More Info : Bedgebury Christmas Lights
Beckenham Holiday Markets and Shopping
Winter Vintage Market at the Mansion
- What to Expect
- Unique vintage shopping experience with resident artists' studios open.
- Description
- The Winter Vintage Market at the Mansion features 40 top vintage traders offering mid-century decor, lighting, furniture, ceramics, glassware, homeware, books, records, prints, antique maps, charts, brocante, salvage, vintage designer clothes, and accessories. Enjoy mouth-watering street food and mulled wine while exploring the beautiful Beckenham Place Park.
- Where
- Beckenham | More Info : Winter Vintage Market at the Mansion
So Last Century Christmas Vintage Market
- What to Expect
- Unique vintage items and seasonal decor.
- Description
- So Last Century's Christmas Vintage Market at the Dulwich Picture Gallery features a curated collection of mid-century homeware, decorative objects, ceramics, glass, lighting, furniture, records, prints, antique maps, and French brocante.
- Where
- Peckham | More Info : So Last Century Christmas Vintage Market
Beckenham Holiday Shows and Entertainment
St George's Church Christmas Carol Service
- What to Expect
- Intimate, community-driven celebration of Christmas carols and readings.
- Description
- Join St George's Church for a traditional Christmas Carol Service, featuring well-known carols and short readings that tell the Christmas story.
- Where
- Beckenham | More Info : St George's Church Christmas Carol Service
St George's Church Midnight Mass
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas Eve service with hymns and prayers.
- Description
- Join St George's Church Beckenham for a solemn and reflective Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, featuring traditional hymns and prayers.
- Where
- Beckenham | More Info : St George's Church Midnight Mass
Priory Farm Father Christmas Experience
- What to Expect
- Immersive theatrical experience with musical journey and special effects.
- Description
- Join a theatrical journey to meet Father Christmas at Priory Farm, where storytelling, song, and special effects bring Christmas magic to life. Your favorite fairy, Tinselbottom, and Mary Christmas guide you through a musical adventure to save Christmas and make the stars shine bright again.
- Where
- Redhill | More Info : Priory Farm Father Christmas Experience
Beckenham Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Parties 2024 at Kent Cricket Ground
- What to Expect
- Exclusive holiday celebrations with stunning views and festive cheer.
- Description
- Celebrate the holiday season at Kent Cricket Ground, Beckenham, with shared and private party options featuring welcome drinks, carvery dinners, and resident DJs.
- Where
- Beckenham | More Info : Christmas Parties 2024 at Kent Cricket Ground
Chatham Dockyard Mission Christmas
- What to Expect
- Interactive elf training and private meet-and-greet with Father Christmas.
- Description
- At Chatham Dockyard's Mission Christmas, families embark on a guided 45-minute adventure through a secret sub-station where they learn the art of elf magic and help Father Christmas prepare for the holiday season. Interactive activities and a private meet-and-greet with Father Christmas are included, along with a wrapped gift for each child.
- Where
- Chatham | More Info : Chatham Dockyard Mission Christmas
Bewl Water Christmas
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday activities with personalized visits to Santa's Grotto.
- Description
- At Bewl Water, families embark on a festive adventure filled with activities, crafts, and interactive experiences. Each child receives a Christmas passport to collect stamps at various workshops, including Santa's Post Office, the Elves' Craft Workshop, and Mrs. Claus' Bakery. The event features live performances, reindeer food making, and a private visit to Santa's Grotto.
- Where
- Lamberhurst | More Info : Bewl Water Christmas
Chiddingstone Castle Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas
- What to Expect
- Interactive storytelling and goody bags with Father Christmas.
- Description
- Join Father Christmas in the White Rose Room for a special storytime, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in the Great Hall. Each table will receive a visit from Father Christmas, who will also hand out goody bags to the children. After dining, embark on a festive trail to help complete Denys's Christmas list and then get creative in the Christmas craft marquee.
- Where
- Chiddingstone | More Info : Chiddingstone Castle Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas
Royal Victoria Place Father Christmas Experience
- What to Expect
- Interactive Santa's Grotto with festive activities.
- Description
- Meet Father Christmas at Royal Victoria Place, where families can enjoy a special visit with Santa and his elves.
- Where
- Tunbridge Wells | More Info : Royal Victoria Place Father Christmas Experience
Fenn Bell Conservation Project Santa Safari
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- Join the FBCUK Project's Santa Safari for a day of fun at the zoo, where you can meet Father Christmas, enjoy treats, and see animals like parrots, lemurs, and otters. All tickets include zoo entry for the entire day.
- Where
- Rochester | More Info : Fenn Bell Conservation Project Santa Safari
Tulleys Christmas Experience
- What to Expect
- Immersive woodland activities with Santa's Grotto and festive market.
- Description
- Tulleys Christmas Experience is a family-friendly event set within the beautiful woodland grounds of Tulleys Farm. It features a variety of activities including a real ice rink, Christmas circus, reindeer food making, gingerbread decorating, and a visit to Santa's Grotto. The event also includes a 3D cinema, elves' magical forest, and a Christmas market with unique gifts and seasonal items.
- Where
- Crawley | More Info : Tulleys Christmas Experience
Borde Hill Christmas
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas story trail and Santa's grotto experience.
- Description
- At Borde Hill, children can write letters to Santa and explore the Garden on a Christmas story trail. They can also visit Santa in his grotto for a special experience. The event features an enchanting winter walk, hot chocolate, and mulled wine, along with a Garden Shop filled with gifts.
- Where
- Haywards Heath | More Info : Borde Hill Christmas
Chatham Dockyard Elf Academy
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas story with a personal meet-and-greet with Father Christmas.
- Description
- At the Chatham Dockyard Elf Academy, children embark on a guided 45-minute journey to learn the art of toy-making and wrapping presents. They participate in interactive activities and eventually meet Father Christmas, who rewards them with a special gift.
- Where
- Chatham | More Info : Chatham Dockyard Elf Academy
Bluebell Railway Santa Specials
- What to Expect
- Traditional festive experience with Santa and holiday treats.
- Description
- Embark on a festive journey with Santa Specials at Bluebell Railway, featuring cozy compartments, chocolate coins, and traditional amusement attractions.
- Where
- East Grinstead | More Info : Bluebell Railway Santa Specials
Bewl Water Santa’s Grotto
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas activities with personalized visits to Santa’s Grotto.
- Description
- At Bewl Water Santa’s Grotto, families embark on an immersive journey through captivating wonderlands, participating in activities like the Elf Hunt, visiting Santa’s Post Office, and decorating gingerbread cookies in Mrs. Claus’ Bakery. Each child receives a special passport to collect stamps from various workshops and play zones.
- Where
- Lamberhurst | More Info : Bewl Water Santa’s Grotto