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Tonbridge Christmas Fest 2026

Family Friendly
Free

Christmas market, food village and family shows at Tonbridge Castle, 27 to 29 Nov, 3 to 6 Dec and 10 to 13 Dec 2026. Free entry; extras ticketed.

About this event

Free general entry to the Market Village, Food Village, Candy Cane Lane and Christmas Tree Parade. Weekdays 1pm to 7pm, weekends 10.30am to 7pm, closing at 5.30pm on Sunday 29 November. Ticketed extras include Father Christmas in the Christmas Cabin (£15 per child plus booking fee), family shows, character meet and greets and 18+ evenings. Organisers state most public areas are step-free with accessible toilets; some castle ground paths are uneven.

Accessibility

Most public areas have step-free access and there are accessible toilets; some paths in the castle grounds are uneven.

Details checked against the organiser's listing on 29 October 2026. Plans change, so confirm before you travel.

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