Experiences

Set in the picturesque Kent countryside, the experience offers an insightful journey through one of England’s leading vineyards. Recipients will enjoy a guided tour of the winery, learning about the winemaking process, from grape to glass. The highlight is a tasting of Balfour’s award-winning wines, including their gold-medal Leslie's Reserve Brut. Whether for friends, family, or colleagues, this unique gift combines education, indulgence, and a memorable day out, making it an ideal present for anyone looking to discover the charm of English wines this Christmas.

https://balfourwinery.com/visit/tours/

Join us for Festive Foliage Wreath workshops on the 29 & 30th November, or 6 & 7th December, and Friday 13th December to make your Christmas Table centerpiece.

Fresh foliage and berries, moss free, All materials, hot drinks and seasonal treats are provided.

https://bloominggreenflowers.co.uk/flower-arranging-courses/

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 £28.00 to our newest Vine to Wine package for £249.00, 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

December 1st – Christmas Product Range Launch
We're getting into the festive spirit with a new seasonal range, including mince pies, Chocolate Orange Cruffins, gingerbread lattes, and stollen bread. We’re also introducing festive pastry boxes (6 or 12 pieces), cruffin boxes (9 pieces), and a special bread selection to make your Christmas and Boxing Day feasts even more special. Perfect for your holiday gatherings!

December 7th – Living Advent Calendar
Join us as part of Folkestone’s Living Advent Calendar! Starting at 5 pm, our Christmas Door will be revealed at 6 pm.

December 14th – Yuletide Festival at Docker Bakery
Celebrate the season at our Yuletide Festival, co-hosted with Kent Food Hubs. Enjoy a day of local produce, live music, and a special Christmas range of baked goods and drinks.

Christmas Ordering
Make sure to place your orders by 9 pm on Friday, December 20th to ensure your Christmas collection is ready on time.

Christmas & New Year’s Opening Hours:
December 25th – 26th: Closed December 27th: Coffee & pastry service only December 28th: Full service resumes December 30th: Coffee & pastry service only December 31st: Full service

Visit The Ferry House on Monday 2nd December, between 10am - 1pm for a very festive & crafty morning of Christmas wreath making, led by Head Gardener, Jane. Get your creative juices flowing as you're taken through a step by step guide to making a beautiful Christmas décor staple, perfect to welcome any festive guests into your home. All materials will be provided, including fresh foliage & plants straight from the Kitchen Garden, dried fruits & some glitzy statement pieces!

www.theferryhouse.co.uk/christmas/christmas-wreath-making-workshop

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

Join Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath Alice Yeates for a relaxed 1 hour, interactive workshop. Alice will guide you through the journey of making simple yet substantial changes to your diet and lifestyle to harness lifelong, easy-to-follow healthier habits - and get your New Year off to the healthiest start possible!

https://www.greenfarmkent.co.uk/whats-on

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

Join us for a hands-on session of spirited fun, as we guide you through the craft of distilling and assist you in creating your very own bottle of gin or botanical spirit. Choose from over 50 exotic botanicals and perfect a recipe to your own personal taste!

Individual: £105 / Pairs: £135

www.themaidstonedistillery.com

The perfect gift for the wine lover in your life. A Year in the Vines includes five workshops throughout the seasons, combining theoretical and practical tuition on all aspects of vineyard life. Arming participants with the skills and knowledge to then tend to their own vine - which will be presented on completion of the course. The gift comes beautifully presented in a gift tin, with professional secateurs and with every workshop commencing with pastries and coffee, as well as rounding-up with pizza and wine, this really is THE top gift for wine lovers this year.

https://ten-acres-the-shop-at-...

The seasons are always changing when you visit a farmers market. Now's the time for brussel sprouts, mince pies, cranberry pies and also the opportunity to order directly from the stallholder some fabulous items for Christmas food and drink.

Here's the farmers market calendar and next dates:
Lenham County Market - 2nd Sunday of the month - next date Sunday 8th December
Hall Place Saturday Farmers Market - 3rd Saturday of the month - next Date: Saturday 21st December
Chislehurst Farmers Market - 3rd Sunday of the month - next Date: Sunday 15th December
West Malling Farmers Market - 4th Sunday of the month - next Date: Sunday22nd December
Hall Place Bexley Farmers Market - 1st Sunday of the month - next date: Sunday 1st December and 5th January 2025!

For Further information please take a look at our website: www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk

Join us in celebrating the night of the year! You can expect Frank Sinatra at The Wishful Thinker and Elton John at The Pheasant Pucker, as well as a delicious 3 course set menu, carefully crafted by our chefs to make NYE 2024 the best one yet!

Music starts at 8.30pm and for £85 per person, you’ll get a 3 course set menu, the show and a DJ afterwards!

Book here: https://elitepubs.com/event/nye-at-elite-pubs/

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/

Romney Marsh Wools will be opening their showroom for two very special festive shopping days on the 7th and 21st December 2024.

The team will provide festive treats and mulled wine for anyone who drops in, and you’ll also be able to browse their large selection of gift sets, toiletries, wool yarns, knitting kits, homeware and clothing. Pop along anytime from 10am until 2pm at Romney Marsh Wools, Giggers Green Rd, Aldington TN25 7BT.

https://romneymarshwools.co.uk...

Give the gift of an unforgettable experience this Christmas with a Terlingham Vineyard Wine Tasting. Nestled in the Kent countryside, we invite guests to explore our award-winning wines while learning about our sustainable practices and artisanal winemaking process. Enjoy a relaxing and intimate experience, perfect for wine lovers or those seeking something unique. Vouchers are available, making this the ideal Christmas gift for friends, family, or colleagues looking to discover the finest English wines in a beautiful setting.

https://terlinghamvineyard.co.uk/wine-tasting/

https://terlinghamvineyard.co.uk/product/gift-voucher/

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...

From the return of our legendary Santa’s Grotto to Christmas reindeer experiences, Wildwood has got this festive season wrapped up.

Help create magical memories with one of Wildwood’s exhilarating experiences - treat a loved one to a close encounter with one of our amazing animals – from bears and bison to wolves and Arctic foxes.

https://shop.wildwoodtrust.org...

Our popular ‘Heard it Through the Grapevine’ event is back with a winter twist! December is right around the corner, and we’ve got the perfect festive event lined up! Whether you’re planning a fun outing with friends, a work Christmas party, or a special festive date, make sure you add Saturday 14th December to your diary!

Get ready to swap summer festival vibes for a cosy, festive wine tour with great wine, delicious food and live music.

Limited tickets available, so don’t delay! Get in touch for large group bookings now to secure your spot. Book direct our website now! 🥂🎄

https://winetoursofkent.co.uk/tours/festive-heard-it-through-the-grapevine

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