Experiences

Get creative and festive at Blooming Green’s much-loved Christmas Wreath Workshops! Learn to craft a 100% compostable wreath on a handmade willow base, using fresh foliage, berries and beautiful materials gathered from the flower plot. With extra time added this year, there’s plenty of space to relax and enjoy the process – plus homemade festive refreshments and mulled Owlet Juice.

All materials included for £80.

Workshops run 28, 29 & 30 November & 5, 6 & 7 December, 10am–1pm.

Spaces fill fast – book now at bloominggreenflowers.co.uk.
A creative, eco-friendly way to celebrate the season!

Make an eco-friendly, fully-compostable Rustic Christmas Wreath (with lunch, a cocktail and mince pies included!), prepare a Christmas pudding with your child at Family Stir-up Sunday, and join us for Carols in the Barn, complete with mulled wine and a campfire!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? 🎁 Give the gift of experience with one of our workshops – from rag rugging to home fermenting, and mindful stargazing to getting to grips with your new telescope – there’s something for everyone!

Link: https://www.boreplace.org/whats-on

Get festive at Brogdale Farm with our one day wreath making or willow weaving workshops in November and December. Learn a new skill and enjoy creating some beautiful handmade Christmas decorations for your home, or memorable and meaningful gifts for family and friends. Book now

https://brogdalecollections.org/2023/10/27/christmas-rural-workshops/

Gift a Kentish Lavender Experience This Christmas!

Give a loved one a unique gift card experience with vouchers for our Lavender Picnic Event in 2025!

Relax with a BYO picnic, and a bottle of beautifully chilled English Sparkling Wine or our famous Lavender Gin, in our gorgeous 'Ladybird' Lavender field with over 80,000 Lavender plants!

Castle Farm Lavender Gift Vouchers

What better way to show someone you care this Christmas than with a Chapel Down gift experience. From guided tour and tasting vouchers starting at £30 for tours, to £120 Winter Luxury Dining Experiences, we have something for everyone.

Booking link - https://chapeldown.com/pages/tours-experience

This Christmas, gift a Curious Brewery tour! Enjoy a tour of the brewery, an introduction to our brewing process and a tasting of four of our premium, award-winning beers and ciders.

Gift cards are also available, redeemable for a restaurant dining experience or purchases in our shop.

Treat someone to a memorable experience with the UK Brewer of the Year 2019 and explore what makes our drinks special.

To book a tour and tasting contact us on 01233 552525 or send your Enquiry to: enquiries@curiousbrewery.com

Join us for the ultimate New Year’s Eve party packed with glitz, glamour, and all your favourite ABBA hits performed live by ABBA Chique.

Date: New Year’s Eve
Show from 8:30pm
Tickets: £85*
(*includes a 3-course set menu, the show & a DJ until late)

Expect sequins, sparkle, and a spectacular performance – with authentic costumes, iconic vocals, and that unmistakable ABBA magic.

***** “High energy, superb costumes and lighting… the dance floor was never empty!”
***** “The best crowd pleaser I’ve ever seen – a true ABBA experience for all ages!”

Pop the bubbles, hit the dance floor, and count down to midnight with us – it’s the New Year’s Eve celebration you won’t want to miss!

Link: https://elitepubs.com/event/abba-tribute-night/

2024 sees Canterbury Brewers and Distillers having a presence at 2 city centre markets. Firstly we are returning to our ever popular Whitefriars location and we will have a stall within the stunning precinct of Canterbury Cathedral. Christmas shopping has never looked more beautiful. Our range of gifts and spirits will be available, and of course one of our beautiful hot spiced drinks to buy and drink as you wander around historic Canterbury. Our ever-popular tour and tasting experiences with head brewer Jon is the ideal gift or event to take art in with friends, family or work colleagues.

Tours & Tastings - The Foundry Brew Pub, 77 Stour Street Canterbury (thefoundrycanterbury.co.uk)

They’ll join our expert fudge makers for a hands-on demonstration in one of our six UK shops, learning the secret to crafting delicious, artisan fudge. It’s a fun, interactive day where they’ll get to taste an array of irresistible flavours and even get their hands sticky making fudge themselves. Best of all, they’ll take home two boxes (6 slices total) of their favourite fudge to enjoy. It’s the ultimate festive gift for any sweet tooth – a deliciously unique and fun experience they’ll never forget!

www.fudgekitchen.co.uk/collections/fudge-making-experiences

Celebrate Christmas at Great Comp Garden with a series of magical events this November and December. Create your own dried or fresh festive wreath in a hands-on workshop, complete with lunch, all materials and expert guidance – no experience needed. Or relax with a festive Afternoon Tea in the tearoom, featuring seasonal sandwiches, homemade scones and cakes.

Workshops and teas have limited spaces and are booking fast – don’t miss out!

Find full event details and booking links at greatcompgarden.co.uk.
A festive day out in beautiful garden surroundings.

A wonderful gift for the spirits enthusiast in your life, this 2.5hr experience is an in depth guide to making gin and guests go away with their own creation.

https://www.greensanddistillery.com/ginexperience

Give a gift that celebrates craft, flavour and the Kent countryside this Christmas. Our Nightingale Cider Tours & Tastings offer guests the chance to explore our family fruit farm and cidery in Tenterden, led by founder and cider maker Sam Nightingale. Learn how our award-winning ciders are made, from blossom to bottle, and enjoy a guided tasting of still, sparkling and fine ciders. Tours run on spring and summer Saturdays for groups of up to 12, with gift vouchers available.

Gift a taste of Kent this festive season! https://www.nightingalecider.com/products/tour-and-tasting-at-nightingale-cider

Have fun exploring with Quiz Trails! Tammy told us … ”It was a great day out with the family, not just fun but we learnt a lot of interesting facts and saw things that we wouldn’t normally have noticed. The kids and adults all enjoyed finding the answers. Looking forward to our next one!”

https://www.quiztrail.co.uk/

Give the gift of flavour this Christmas with an immersive chocolate experience at N2 Sweet Lab. Our festive workshops and tastings take guests on a journey from cacao pod to finished truffle, exploring origins, fermentation, ethical sourcing, and seasonal ingredients. Participants sample chocolates from different regions, try unique flavour profiles, and handcraft their own Christmas truffles to take home. Our experiences are suitable for children and adults, with private sessions available for families, team-building, or festive celebrations. This year, we’re also offering themed winter workshops with limited-edition flavours designed exclusively for the season.

https://www.n2sweetlab.com/our-workshop

Romney Marsh Wools is delighted to be opening their farm showroom for TWO special festive shopping events on both Saturday the 6th and 20th December.

We’ll provide festive treats for anyone who drops in, and you’ll be able to browse our large selection of gift sets, wool yarns, knitting kits, homeware and clothing

Pop along anytime from 10am until 2pm at Romney Marsh Wools, Giggers Green Rd, Aldington TN25 7BT.

Simpsons’ Wine Estate is delighted to be teaming up with Clare from the beautiful Gingerly Green Flower Farm for a masterclass on creating some stunning and sustainable table decor, ready for your seasonal soirées.

Clare will guide you through the art of three table arrangements using locally foraged foliage, whilst you enjoy a Simpsons’ still wine with each arrangement. Then you will have the opportunity to create your own festive centre-piece under Clare’s expert guidance, ready for you to take home and adorn your own Christmas celebrations.

Visit www.simpsonswine.com/pages/experiences to book your place.

We have two festive offerings. Give a TrAles Gift Voucher to those who like Beer & Banter with a Walk & Talk. Or book a bespoke Canterbury or Deal TrAle for a Group or Team event. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

https://www.tralesoftheunexpec...

Discover the magic of Kent in winter with a cosy vineyard tour and wine-tasting experience. Wander peaceful, frost-kissed vines as you learn about the craft behind Kent’s award-winning wines. Then warm up in the tasting room with a curated selection of seasonal pours, each showcasing the region’s unique character. A perfect winter escape for wine lovers. From £20pp

https://www.wayfarerwines.com/...

Woodchurch Vineyard are treating guests to a special afternoon tea in December to celebrate Christmas. Dine on a selection of sweet and savoury delights, relax and enjoy the views over the vineyard in the warmth and comfort of our tasting room.

What's included:

• Glass of Woodchurch sparkling wine
• Selection of sandwiches and pastries
• Scone with jam and clotted cream
• Festive treats
• Tea/Coffee

Book here: https://woodchurchwine.co.uk/collections/events/products/festive-afternoon-tea