Christmas Lights In Kent - Find The Best Spots In Kent

Canterbury

The countdown is ready! Christmas is coming to Canterbury town on Saturday 12^th November, hosting a range of festive activities and celebrations bringing you that Christmas joy. Enjoy live music from Robbie White at 6 pm in front of the Westgate Towers and then follow the parade, led by beautiful glowing lanterns carried by young local makers to Whitefriars. The festive lights will switch on at each section whilst the parade moves through the streets along with live music from No Limits Streets Band, seasonal characters as well as a giant Father Christmas. The parade will take you round into Rose Square by Primark where you will be welcomed by KMFM Radio Presenters Garry and Chelsea ready for the countdown. Bring along your own lanterns and fairy lights and make Canterbury streets sparkle! Wander around the Christmas Markets which are open until 10am (some shut at 8pm) and stock up on those gifts and festive treats. Don’t forget to head down the side streets around the Cathedral Quarter to take your Instagram-worthy shots!

Hever Castle

The daytime and the early evening during the festive period at Hever Castle is as magical as it sounds, with a wander around the castle, gardens and lake you'll step into a world of glorious lights. Remember to take your torch and follow the trail of lights that will illuminate Hever Castle's icons.

Gravesham 

Bring your family and friends to Gravesend Christmas lights, known as The Gravesham Festival of Christmas Lights!, set to light up the streets on Friday 18^th November between 4:30pm and 6pm. Watch the cast from the pantomime Aladdin kicking off the entertainment then follow the glowing lanterns led by the Mayor of Gravesham Cllr Peter Scollard, with the lights switching on as the parade passes by.  

Tenterden 

The charming town of Tenterden with its quaint independent shops and tree-lined streets looks like it was plucked from a Richard Curtis Christmas movie when decorated for the season. To feel like you've been whipped straight from normal life into a festive film, take a walk around the town with your favourite Christmas tune playing from your headphones. 

Broadstairs

Head over to Broadstairs on the 26^th of November and take part in the traditional family fair filled with Christmas stalls and music to really get you and your family in that festive spirit. Do not forget to visit Santa in his Grotto and enjoy the festive food and drinks warming you up as you wait for the streets to glow. At 5pm make sure that you are near the Christmas tree and bring your lights to light up the streets and enjoy the Christmas magic!

Maidstone

Our county capital is ready to be lit up to get you and your family in that festive spirit with a raft of fairy lights and stars. This year, the switch-on is happening on Thursday 17^th November in Jubilee Square transforming the shopping area into a Christmas wonderland.

Medway

The festive season is just around the corner so why not get in that Christmas mood and bring your family and friends to these Christmas lights switch-on in Medway taking place between 3:45 – 5pm. Don't forget that the Rochester Castle and Cathedral will be lit up so whilst waiting grab yourself a festive drink to warm you up and explore the popular Christmas markets. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on the following dates;

• Strood, Friday 18^th November – Friary Place
• Chatham, Saturday 19^th November – Military Square
• Gillingham, Friday 25^th November – Smiths Square
• Rochester, Saturday 26^th November – Blue Boar Lane
• Rainham, Friday 2^nd December – Rainham Shopping Centre