insideKENT Magazine Issue 69 - December 2017 | Page 84
TOWNSPOTLIGHT
Christmas in MARGATE, BROADSTAIRS and RAMSGATE
CRAMPTON TOWER MUSEUM
During weekends in December your little ones
can enjoy some time at the Crampton Tower
Museum, meeting Santa Claus and riding on
a miniature train. Each child will be given a
special selected gift, and they can play in the
children’s play areas and enjoy a hot chocolate
whilst feeling magically excited.
www.cramptontower.co.uk
THE RAMSGATE ILLUMINATIONS
All through the month of December you will
be able to see the Ramsgate Illuminations. It
takes place at the Royal Harbour (which is the
only harbour in the country with a royal
warrant, making it truly special and something
that Ramsgate is always proud to have and
use), and the berth holders take care in lighting
up their boats. Local businesses light up their
premises. And it’s a gorgeously, twinkly,
Christmassy place to be.
ADDINGTON CHRISTMAS STREET FAIR
If you want to spend some time strolling
around a proper Christmas market, then come
to the Addington Christmas Street Fair. You
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can find a variety of stalls all around Addington
Street, Spencer Square, Vale Square and Nelson
Crescent. You could get all of your Christmas
shopping done in one go!
WINTERY WALKS ON THE BEACH
A visit to the beach isn't just for summertime.
There's something magical about a wintery
stroll on the sand during the chilly-weather
months. Head down to one of Thanet's many
beaches for a peaceful walk along the coast.
the little ones off on an adventure through the
Elf Forest (where even adults get treats!).
In Quex Park’s lovely craft village you will
discover Mrs Claus’ Gingerbread House. More
elves to take care of you here, and you can
decorate your own gingerbread man.
Ever heard of a reinpaca? Probably not,
because they are unique to Quex Park this
Christmas! The lovable alpacas have been
transformed into reinpacas complete with
antlers and tinsel, and you can feed them,
learn about then, even take a selfie with them.
www.quexevents.co.uk
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Welcome in the New Year by watching an
epic fireworks display over Ramsgate. The first
rockets will be lit at midnight!
THE CHRISTMAS QUEXPERIENCE,
QUEX PARK, BIRCHINGTON
Quex Park plays host to a varied line up of
superb Christmas events this year at its fun-
filled Christmas QuExperience. The Elf Express
is a joy, and it will take you to Elf Tower where
you will find Santa waiting at the top. He will
read a festive story and hand each child a
present before waving goodbye and sending
For further information on events
and attractions in Margate, Broadstairs,
Ramsgate and villages go to
www.visitthanet.co.uk.