Kent Festive Gift & Food Show
Visitors can browse gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal treats across two indoor exhibition halls, Christmas cabins, and an outdoor shopping area featuring over 250 stallholders. Entertainment includes live music, Christmas wreath-making demonstrations, immersive selfie stations, and a giant snowglobe. Refreshments and cakes are available at the Christmas cafe and hot food stands, with reindeer visiting on the weekend.
What to Expect
Over 250 exhibitors, reindeer, giant snowglobe, and festive shopping halls.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (children 5-15 require child ticket, under 5 free)
Neighborhood
Detling
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Aztec Shows LLP
Food & Drink
The event has a festive food and drink hall, a cafe serving drinks and cakes, and hot food and refreshments.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas gift shoppers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Super early bird online prices: Standard—adults (16+) £10.00, concessions (60+) £9.50, children (5–15) £5.50, under 5s free; Afternoon—adults/concessions £9.00, children (5–15) £5.50, under 5s free; Premium—£13.00, under 5s free; Premium Plus—£16.00, under 5s free. A £1.65 booking fee applies per order. Gate tickets are subject to availability. – Get tickets
- Parking: Free parking.
- Accessibility: There is no facility to hire wheelchairs or mobility scooters at the event.
- Pets: Dogs are welcome on leads in the outside areas of the show, but are not permitted inside the Main Show Building. Guide Dogs are welcome in all areas.
Tips & Advice
- Book online ahead, because the popular arrival times are already filling up and tickets on the gate are only sold if any are left.
- Bring cash as well as cards, since there's no cash point at the Showground and the nearest one is a drive away at the Sainsbury's roundabout.
- Come by car, as the Showground can't be reached by public transport, and avoid Scragged Oak Road, which now ends at a locked gate.
- If you're coming with young children in a buggy, book the afternoon arrival slot, which the organisers recommend because the show gets busy at peak times.
- Wrap up warmly for the outdoor shopping area, and come on Saturday or Sunday if your children want to meet the reindeer.
Special Events & Promotions
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free on Super Early Bird Standard Adult tickets until 19 October, once per transaction.
- Premium and Premium Plus tickets include early access before the show opens to everyone else, with no arrival slot needed.
- Premium Plus tickets let you come back on all three days as often as you like.
- Afternoon tickets are sold at a discounted rate for entry later in the day.
- New this year: daily Christmas wreath-making demos, some brand new stallholders, and reindeer on Saturday and Sunday only.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on leads are welcome in the outside areas of the show. They aren't allowed inside the Main Show Building. Guide dogs are welcome in all areas.
Can I bring a buggy or pram?
Yes, buggies and prams are allowed. The show gets busy at peak times, so if you have young children the organisers suggest booking the afternoon arrival slot.
Does my arrival slot limit how long I can stay?
No. The time slot is only for your arrival. Once you're in, you can stay until the show closes.
Is there a cash point on site?
No, the Kent Showground has no cash point. The nearest one is about a two-minute drive away at the Sainsbury's roundabout near the Showground.
Do carers need a ticket?
Carers get in free. Book tickets for everyone else in your group, then tell the team on the gate and they will arrange the carer's entry.
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