Last updated: 11 November 2024
Experience the best of the season in Gillingham with our detailed guide. Whether you're deeply rooted in Gillingham or just branching out, this guide maximizes your holiday joy.
Popular events during this festive period include the Canterbury Christmas Market 2024, where visitors can explore handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats. Featuring stunning light displays and an enchanting atmosphere, Christmas World 2024 is perfect for families looking to immerse themselves in holiday cheer. And the Medway Light Nights is something you definitely don't want to miss for its breathtaking light installations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Gillingham Holiday Markets and Shopping
Canterbury Christmas Market 2024
- What to Expect
- Traditional German-style wooden huts with festive food and live music.
- Description
- The Canterbury Christmas Market 2024 offers a variety of Christmas-themed stalls, delicious festive treats, and live music in the heart of historic Canterbury. Explore handcrafted ornaments, unique gifts, and beautiful decorations amidst the scent of mulled wine and hot chocolate. Enjoy live performances and special events, including Santa's Grotto and VR experiences.
- Where
- Canterbury | More Info : Canterbury Christmas Market 2024
Faversham Triple Markets Weekend (includes some Christmas events)
- What to Expect
- Multi-market celebration with local produce and festive shopping.
- Description
- Faversham's Triple Markets Weekend offers a vibrant celebration with multiple markets selling fresh produce, gifts, and Christmas decorations. The event features traders from Faversham Charter Market, additional Christmas stalls, and a special Christmas Best of Faversham Market in Preston Street. Visitors can enjoy locally produced food, drink, and artisan gifts, along with live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Where
- Faversham | More Info : Faversham Triple Markets Weekend (includes some Christmas events)
Rochester Christmas Market 2024
- What to Expect
- Features a variety of local crafts and seasonal delicacies in a picturesque setting.
- Description
- A charming event showcasing local artisans and delicious seasonal treats, the market invites visitors to explore unique gifts and enjoy the winter atmosphere. Brightly decorated stalls line the streets, filled with handcrafted goods and festive foods that evoke the spirit of the season. The community comes together to celebrate, making it a perfect spot for gathering with friends and family.
- Where
- Rochester | More Info : Rochester Christmas Market 2024
Gillingham Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Little Bear's Christmas Wish
- What to Expect
- Interactive show with children moving through the performance space.
- Description
- Little Bear's Christmas Wish is a 50-minute interactive show designed for children aged 3-6 years. The promenade performance encourages patrons to move around the performance space, helping Little Bear save Christmas wishes and keep the holiday magic alive.
- Where
- Gillingham | More Info : Little Bear's Christmas Wish
Christmas World 2024
- What to Expect
- Christmas-themed entertainment with diverse performances.
- Description
- Christmas World 2024 features a variety of Christmas-themed concerts, plays, and shows, including musicals and comedy performances.
- Where
- Medway | More Info : Christmas World 2024
The Wind in the Willows
- What to Expect
- Outdoor theatre performance with traditional folk music.
- Description
- The Wind in the Willows is a family-friendly outdoor theatre production featuring Kenneth Grahame's beloved story with hilarious comedy, magic, and toe-tapping songs. Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad embark on an adventure filled with joys and dangers, forging unforgettable friendships.
- Where
- Medway | More Info : The Wind in the Willows
Christmas World – Magical Festive Grotto
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas story with a private meet and greet with Father Christmas.
- Description
- Embark on a guided 45-minute Christmas adventure at the Historic Dockyard Chatham, where you'll learn toy-making tricks, wrap presents, and help with deliveries. Graduating from the Elf Academy earns you a personal visit with Father Christmas and a special gift for each child.
- Where
- Medway | More Info : Christmas World – Magical Festive Grotto
Gillingham Other Holiday Activities
Medway Light Nights
- What to Expect
- Interactive light-themed activities for all ages.
- Description
- Medway Light Nights is a light-themed festival featuring various activities, including twilight storytime, a drop-art installation, an open mic poetry corner, and light lantern-making. It offers a range of creative and interactive events for all ages.
- Where
- Chatham | More Info : Medway Light Nights
Festive Wreath-Making Experience
- What to Expect
- Creative wreath making with free-flowing wine.
- Description
- Join us at Café Nucleus in Rochester for an evening of creative wreath making and free-flowing wine. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while crafting your own festive wreath.
- Where
- Medway | More Info : Festive Wreath-Making Experience
Making More Waves Festival 2024 (includes some Christmas events)
- What to Expect
- Historical shipbuilding talks and interactive maritime heritage events.
- Description
- The Making More Waves Festival 2024 at Chatham Historic Dockyard features a variety of events, including Christmas activities, exhibitions, and community outreach programs. It showcases the rich maritime heritage of Kent through historical shipbuilding talks, interactive workshops, and family activities.
- Where
- Medway | More Info : Making More Waves Festival 2024 (includes some Christmas events)