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Christmas Market 2025

Santa's grotto

Join us for a magical weekend at Hospice in the Weald’s Christmas Market!

📅 Saturday, 29th | Sunday, 30th November 2025
🕙 : 10am – 4pm 
📍Kent College Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4AX

We’re thrilled to invite you back to our beloved Christmas Market this November!

Join us this year at Kent College in Pembury, whilst our Pembury Hospice receives a well-deserved refresh to help us better serve our community. We have planned a weekend full of festive cheer, family fun, and seasonal delights!

Entry is a suggested donation of just £5, payable at the door.

Come ready to shop, sip mulled wine and soak up the festive cheer. We look forward to seeing you there!

Christmas Market 2023
Christmas Market 2023
Christmas Market 2023
Christmas Market 2023

What to expect

Along with a fantastic variety of stalls showcasing the best from local businesses and talented craftspeople, we’ve got a jam-packed schedule of exciting activities and events to make your visit truly magical:

🎶 Live Performances: Enjoy a stellar line-up of local singers and musicians performing everything from classic Christmas carols to your favourite modern hits!

🍷 Warm Up in Style: Sip on mulled wine and indulge in delicious hot food. Perfect for keeping cosy while you explore the market!

🎁 Meet Father Christmas: Don’t miss the chance to meet the big man himself! Bookings will be available very soon!

🌿 Wreath Making Workshops: Get crafty with our wreath-making workshops! Running at both the Christmas Market and a few selected evenings after, these workshops are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday décor. Check below for info on how to reserve your spot.

It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend of festive cheer—don’t miss out! 🎄

three girls holding their handmade christmas wreaths

Book Wreath Making Workshops

Get into the festive spirit with our guided wreath-making workshop! Create beautiful, personalised decorations. Enjoy a fun, hands-on experience, perfect for adding a touch of seasonal charm to your home.

Limited spaces available – book your place today

Workshops will be £45 per person.

christmas market father christmas and child

Book your visit to Santa's Grotto

Father Christmas will be visiting Hospice in the Weald again this November, so be sure to book early before he heads back to the North Pole!

Step into the magic of Christmas! Book your visit to Father Christmas in our enchanting grotto, where twinkling lights, festive decorations, and a personal meeting with Father Christmas await. Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones and secure your spot today!

Time slots are available from 10am until 4pm. Please make sure to arrive within half an hour of the time slot you have chosen.

Grotto entry is £5 per child and includes an age-appropriate gift from Father Christmas.

Bookings will be available very soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't see the answer to your question? Contact the Fundraising team by calling 01892 820533 or email fundraising@hospiceintheweald.org.uk.

Where do I park?

There will be parking available in the College grounds and our marshals will be on hand to lead the way.

Please contact the Fundraising team if you have any questions regarding parking arrangements.

Do I have to pay an entry fee?

Entry to the market is a suggested donation of £5 which can be made on the door.

What kind of stalls will be there?

We have a wonderful selection of stalls providing crafts, decorations, fashion, jewellery, home décor and more!

A map of the market will be given to you on arrival.