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With historic towns like Rye, Battle and the old town of Hastings glowing under the festive lights, it’s hard not to feel the magic in 1066 Country. So venture outdoors, pop into our independent shops and nestle into a cosy pub.

Below, we’ve got our Christmas list of events taking place across the land, from festive openings at our heritage properties, like Bateman’s, Lamb House and Michelham Priory, to Yuletide Specials on the Kent and East Sussex Railway. We’ve also got party packages with Vine + Country Tours, and festive afternoon teas with the alpacas at Fisherwood Farm!

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An English Vineyard Christmas Party!

Address

Vineyard Locations TBC, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Telephone
07939678402

hello@vineandcountrytours.co.uk

Christmas ambience so good even Charles Dickens would blush.

Dates

From:

1 Nov 2022to23 Dec 2022

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Christmas at Drusillas

Address

Drusillas Park, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Telephone
01323 874 100

info@drusillas.co.uk

Alfriston

Watch little eyes twinkle with wonder as they experience the glistening magic of Christmas at Drusillas!

Dates

From:

12 Nov 2022to23 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Christmas at Bedgebury

Address

Bedgebury National Pinetum Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ

Telephone
01580 879820

bedgebury@forestryengland.uk

Goudhurst

Experience Bedgebury in a whole new light this Christmastime.

Dates

From:

18 Nov 2022to2 Jan 2023

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Christmas at St Mary's Battle

Address

St Mary's Battle, Upper Lake, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AN

Telephone
01424 775290

admin@stmarysbattle.org.uk

Battle

Welcoming Christmas events in the heart of Battle.

Dates

From:

26 Nov 2022to25 Dec 2022

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Bateman's at Christmas

Address

Bateman's, Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7DS

Telephone
01435 882302

batemans@nationaltrust.org.uk

Burwash

Visit Rudyard Kipling's home at Christmas.

Dates

From:

26 Nov 2022to2 Jan 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Christmas Lunches in the Wharf Tea-room

Address

Bodiam Castle, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580 830196

bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

near Robertsbridge

Enjoy a delicious three-course Christmas lunch at Bodiam Castle.

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2022to18 Dec 2022Open 12:30 - 14:30

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A New England Christmas at Lamb House

Address

Lamb House, West Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ES

Telephone
01797222909

lambhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Rye

Be transported to New England in 1900 where Henry James, the American author, plays host to his family from New England who have transformed Lamb House for the festive season.

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2022to18 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

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Hastings Arts Forum's Christmas Gift Fair

Address

Hastings Arts Forum, 20 Marine Court, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0DX

Telephone
01424201636

admin@hastingsartsforum.co.uk

St Leonards on Sea

Find arts and crafts at Hastings Arts Forum's Christmas Fair.

Dates

From:

29 Nov 2022to18 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

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The Magical Christmas Elf Trail

Address

Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH

Lamberhurst

Join us for a Christmassy trail through the magical woods of Bewl Water.
Spot the elves as you go along and take in the Christmas spirit with a Kit Kat reindeer rewarded to you, if your complete the trail!

Dates

From:

1 Dec 2022to31 Dec 2022

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Sit in Father Christmas's sleigh for a selfie

Address

Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580 831 334

jennifer.coe@nationaltrust.org.uk

Robertsbridge

Make selfie sleigh memories this Christmas at Bodiam Castle.

Dates

From:

3 Dec 2022to23 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 15:00

From:

26 Dec 2022to2 Jan 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00

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Pure Christmas Market

Address

Bannatyne Hotel, Battle Road, St. Leonards, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 8EA

Telephone
07808927705

p4lsamms@aol.com

St. Leonards, Hastings

In aid of Macmillan, a Christmas market at Bannatyne.

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 18:00

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Festive Cooking

Address

Webbe's at the Fish Cafe, 17 Tower Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AT

Telephone
01797 222 226

info@thefishcafe.com

Rye

Webbe's last cookery school of the year and it is all about Christmas!

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2022Open 09:00 - 16:30

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St Mary's Church Christmas Tree Festival

Address

St Mary's Church, Upper Lake, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AN

sueblackman1@gmail.com

Battle

The much-loved Christmas tree festival at St Mary's Church in Battle.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2022Open 18:00 - 20:00

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Battle Christmas Gala Late Night Shopping

Address

Battle Town Centre, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EA

christmas@battleevents.org

Battle

Enjoy and evening of festive fun and Christmas shopping in Battle.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2022Open 18:00 - 21:00

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Christmas Wreath Workshop

Address

Great Dixter, Northiam, East Sussex, TN35 6PH

Telephone
01797 252878

emma@greatdixter.co.uk

Northiam

Sustainable wreath-making workshops at Great Dixter.

Dates

From:
9 Dec 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00

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Yuletide Specials 2022

Address

Kent and East Sussex Railway, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

Telephone
01580765155

enquiries@kesr.org.uk

Tenterden

Oh what fun it is to ride on a steam-hauled Christmas train! Famous for our Santa Specials since 1974, our Yuletide trains ensure that adults can enjoy the lead up to Christmas too!

Dates

From:
9 Dec 2022Open 14:00 - 16:00
From:
9 Dec 2022Open 16:00 - 18:00
From:
9 Dec 2022Open 18:00 - 18:00

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Christmas characters

Address

Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580 831 334

jennifer.coe@nationaltrust.org.uk

Robertsbridge

Spot magical Christmas characters at Bodiam Castle.

Dates

From:
10 Dec 2022Open 10:30 - 14:30
From:
11 Dec 2022Open 11:00 - 13:00
From:
17 Dec 2022Open 10:30 - 14:30
From:
18 Dec 2022Open 11:00 - 13:00
From:

19 Dec 2022to23 Dec 2022Open 10:30 - 14:30

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Winter Weekends at Michelham Priory

Address

Michelham Priory, Michelham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, Sussex, BN27 3QS

Telephone
01323 844224

MichelhamFOH@sussexpast.co.uk

Upper Dicker, Hailsham

Travel back in time to Michelham Priory for three Winter Weekends full of fun activities.

Dates

From:

10 Dec 2022to11 Dec 2022Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Hastings Old Town Christmas

Address

Hastings Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EA

Telephone
07902448421

mamesplace@icloud.com

Hastings

Browse the many Old Town independent shops for unique gifts and enjoy in store events too. Festive food, children's treasure hunt, carol singing and much more!

Dates

From:

10 Dec 2022to11 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 06:00

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Naughty or Nice Machine

Address

Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings, Hastings, East Sussex, TN341PJ

Telephone
01424 718049

customerservices@priorymeadow.com

Hastings

Visit Priory Meadow Shopping Centre to see if you've been naughty or nice this year...

Dates

From:

10 Dec 2022to11 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

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