Tonbridge Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Tonbridge and surrounding areas
Tonbridge welcomes Winter 2025 with Holiday lights, holiday activities and winter festivals near Tonbridge Castle and the High Street. From seasonal markets to Father Christmas Afternoon Tea events, the town offers a warm mix of family fun and festive entertainment. Explore illuminated lanes, enjoy local performances and join community activities that fill the calendar with seasonal cheer for visitors and residents throughout the holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
21 eventsKent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
Christmas Parties
19 eventsOvernight stay with fireworks and fine dining at Leeds Castle.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsImmersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
Christmas Shows
7 eventsCharity carol concert in a historic cathedral
Christmas Activities
38 eventsImmersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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Christmas at Bewl Water 2025
(Bewlbridge)
Immersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
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Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas
(Crawley)
Magical Christmas event
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The Pantiles Christmas Markets
(Tunbridge Wells)
Festive chalets and Rudolph's Runner land train
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Christmas at Hever Castle: The Land of Oz
(Hever)
Immersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
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Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle
(Maidstone)
Award-winning light trail producers create a magical winter wonderland.
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Tonbridge Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Tonbridge Christmas FAQ
The Tonbridge Christmas Light Switch-On and the Tonbridge Christmas Fest at Tonbridge Castle are the town’s largest annual holiday events, featuring markets, light displays, fireworks, and family activities.
Tonbridge celebrates with a festive light switch-on event that includes a fireworks finale and a Christmas market village at the castle, blending historic charm with seasonal community spirit.
Several residential areas near Tonbridge are known for their festive neighborhood displays, where local residents decorate homes with holiday lights creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Tonbridge Castle hosts the main Christmas Fest market with a wide range of local artisans and vendors. Additionally, smaller artisan markets and craft fairs pop up around the town during the holiday season.
Enjoying the free neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas light switch-on event, and exploring the open-air markets are great budget-friendly ways to experience the festive season in Tonbridge.
Families can enjoy festive fairground rides, live entertainment, and meet-and-greet opportunities at the Tonbridge Christmas Fest, along with walking the light trails and visiting the markets for seasonal treats.