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Christmas Day Lunch

Guests sit down to a freshly prepared three-course festive meal served with traditional trimmings, tea, and coffee. Following lunch, Father Christmas arrives to hand out age-suited gifts to children and pose for photos at his festive hub. The celebration continues with an afternoon family dance party hosted by a resident DJ playing sing-along favourites.

What to Expect

Three-course festive feast featuring a visit from Santa and DJ entertainment.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Shorne

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

Inn on the Lake

Food & Drink

A freshly prepared three-course Christmas lunch is served with traditional trimmings, followed by tea or coffee.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and multigenerational groups

Vibe

Warm, festive, family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Budget

£££

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Inn on the Lake
A2, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent DA12 3HB
Gravesend, Kent
DA12 3HB

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: £78 per adult; £38 per child under 12; under 1s go free. The ticket includes a three-course Christmas lunch with tea or coffee. Menu choices are emailed before the event. – Get tickets
  • Hours: 11:00am bar opens; 12:00pm guests seated; 12:30pm Christmas Day lunch is served; 2:30pm visit from Father Christmas; 3:00pm family dance party with DJ; 3:45pm event concludes.

Tips & Advice

  • Book early because places are limited and early booking is strongly recommended.
  • Look out for the menu-choice email before the event so you can send in your selections.
  • If you want to take home photos or videos with your own device, bring a phone or camera for the Santa visit.
  • Consider booking a discounted bedroom with breakfast if you want to stay overnight; rooms are subject to availability.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Under-1s enter free.
  • Father Christmas visits on Christmas Day after lunch and gives children age-appropriate gifts.
  • Discounted Christmas accommodation with breakfast is available for Christmas guests, subject to availability.
  • Early booking is strongly recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the lunch suitable for?

It is designed for all ages. Children under 12 have child tickets, and under-1s attend free.

Can I book on the day, or should I book ahead?

Places are limited, and early booking is strongly recommended. You can book online, by phone or by email.

What happens after lunch?

Father Christmas visits, gives children age-suited gifts and meets families at his Christmas hub for photos. A resident DJ then hosts a family dance party with dance routines and sing-along favourites.

What food and drink are included, and how do I choose the menu?

The meal is a freshly prepared three-course Christmas lunch with traditional trimmings, tea and coffee. Menu choices are emailed before the event.

Can we stay overnight after the celebration?

A limited number of discounted bedrooms are available for Christmas guests, including breakfast the following morning. Rooms are subject to availability.

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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team