Embrace the christmas spirit in Folkestone and Hythe
Looking for something special to do this Christmas? Check out our range of Christmas crackers from across Folkestone, Hythe and the Romney Marsh – we’ve got options ranging from rather spenny to free!
CHRISTMAS AT PORT LYMPNE
For something truly magical, Christmas at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is hard to beat – in 600 acres of Kent countryside housing over 800 rare animals, you can expect a warm welcome from elves, a safari tour, a three course dinner in the Garden Room on Christmas Eve followed by a festive breakfast and lunch on Christmas Day. Guests can relax by cosy log fires, watch the King’s Speech in the historic mansion, and enjoy a unique animal experience on Boxing Day, making it an unforgettable holiday retreat.
www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/christmas-at-port-lympne
CHRISTMAS AT THE HARBOUR ARM
Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from now until Christmas Eve, the Harbour Arm is host to the Festive Marketplace, with locally handmade items, food, craft and original gift ideas for all the family on sale in the beautifully decorated huts. There will be free family films showing on the Big Screen, and live music and community events for all to enjoy.
CHRISTMAS AT THE HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL
Victorian elegance and traditional style are the hallmarks of the Hythe Imperial Hotel, the epitome of Christmas. Festive lunches and afternoon teas run throughout December (excluding the 25th and 26th), with highlights include a Michael Bublé Tribute Lunch on December 5, and a series of party nights featuring tribute acts, including Elton John, Soul & Motown, Barry White, and Abba Chique.
Basil’s Christmas Carol Comedy Show on December 21 is sure to make you giggle, and there are also traditional Christmas Day and Boxing Day lunches, along with festive celebrations on New Year’s Eve.
CHRISTMAS AT THE QUARTERHOUSE
There’s something for everyone at The Quarterhouse Folkestone with a fun-filled festive season right throughout December. On December 3 the Teeny Tiny Creatives: Christmas Special invites little ones into a storybook world, while parents can enjoy some relaxation. Mrs H & the Sing-along Band brings festive joy in the morning of December 10, followed by a captivating performance of Cinderella by the Royal Ballet & Opera in the evening. The celebrations continue with a Christmas Carol Concert at St Mary & St Eanswythe’s Church on December 12, followed by creative networking drinks. For ballet lovers, The Nutcracker graces the stage on December 17, while Awake Arise, a soulful folk music show, takes place on December 20. The interactive Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote: A Christmas Secret offers a fun twist on December 21 , and the season concludes with a heartwarming screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on December 22.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Fancy something a bit less structured, or even free? Folkestone, Hythe, Dymchurch and New Romney all dress up for Christmas, so take a stroll around town and maybe stop in for something to eat and drink at one of the numerous pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants!