insideKENT Magazine Issue 56 - November 2016 | Page 43

CHRISTMAS 'TIS THE SEASON TO GET TOGETHER Kent Christmas parties, Fairs and Events cont. Christmas at Rowhill Grange Thoughout December This festive season at Rowhill Grange has all the magic and merriness sorted, from glamorous party nights to delicious festive dining. Throughout December they will be showcasing their festive afternoon tea, complete with a delicious display of sandwiches, home-baked scones, cakes and fancies. If you are looking for an unforgettable celebration with a beautiful venue and seamless service, then join them for a jolly good knees-up and host your festive party night at Rowhill Grange. Their Clockhouse suite will be playing host to a festive family feast, without the fuss – a fun-filled treat for your whole family, with a delicious four-course lunch and entertainment from resident entertainer ‘Tricky Mickey’. For the ultimate magical Christmas, escape to Rowhill Grange for a warming festive getaway with all the trimmings; from Champagne and mulled wine cocktails to indulgent festive food and relaxing spa treatments. www.rowhillgrange.co.uk Christmas at Rowhill Grange Rochester Christmas Market 26-27 Nov & 2-4, 9-11 Dec Spirit of Christmas 26 Nov – 2 Jan There are over 100 different stalls to browse and buy from at the Rochester Christmas Market, and each one promises something unique and festive – and perfect for someone you know. But as well as the chance to get all your Christmas shopping done in a genuinely festive environment, you’ll be able to experience some exciting live entertainment, a traditional fun fair, a craft fair, a Bavarian food village (which includes German bratwurst sausages, hog roasts and churros), a fully licensed bar serving mulled wine and spiced cider and guaranteed snowfall. On the 3rd and 4th December you’ll have the added benefit of the Dickensian Christmas Festival too! ww2.medway.gov.uk/christmas/rochester_market.html Quex Park will host an exciting new event on the estate this winter. Spirit of Christmas, run by Kent Events Ltd, will arrive in November – and it will be the biggest event of its kind in Thanet. The event will have something to attract everyone with a variety of things to see and do: a real ice rink (the rink will be open from Saturday 26th November and will run from 10am and close at 9pm daily (last skate 8pm). Skate hire is free); Christmas market (an eclectic number of stalls selling a range of goods from Christmas spirits to gifts); bar and café marquee (there will be a fully licensed bar and on site café where you can get refreshments); grotto and Elf Express (booking in advance is essential). www.quexpark.co.uk Christmas Panto and Craft Event 14th December 2016 - 10am -11.30am Sutton Valence Preparatory School invites you and your toddler to our Christmas Panto and Craft morning. Prepared specially for a young audience Theatre Bugs will be performing The Toytown Christmas. The festive fun will continue as the children make a classic Christmas craft with our expert staff. Sutton Valence Preparatory School, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3RF Spaces are limited so book your place online at www.svs.org.uk 43