Christmas

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Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-tingle-tingling! 1066 Country is pulling on its fluffy white beard and red velvet hat, ready for a fantastic Christmas season.

From Bedgebury's magical mile-long illuminated trail to visits from Santa at Drusillas and the Rare Breeds Centre, the St Leonards Frost Fair and festive songs to get you in the swing, there's loads to do.

Many of our historic sites pull out all the stops at this time of year, with Kent & East Sussex Railway putting on special Santa rides, and Bateman's greeting visitors with a roaring fire and giant Christmas tree, and opulent Just So themed decorations.

There's nothing like a handmade, locally bought Christmas gift. The Tourist Information Centre in Hastings is a great source of these (including the 1066 Card, which costs £9.99 and gives you discounts at loads of local businesses), as is the gift shop at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve!

There are also a host of special shopping events that support businesses in 1066 Country, such as these at Eggs to Apples in Hurst Green and Pashley Manor in Wadhurst. You can even get a beautiful British-grown Christmas tree at Bedgebury.

Or for something really different, how about a gift voucher from Vine + Country for a vineyard tour in warmer times to come – or a super-cosy 'At Home' wine and food experience?

In Hastings The Pop-Up Emporium will be visiting Hastings Stade and All Saints Hall, there will be an Etsy event at The Printworks, the Sara Lee Trust is holding a Christmas Fair at the Hastings Centre, and Hastings Old Town is holding a Christmas Shopping Weekend.

In Battle the festivities kick off with the switching on of the lights, there's a Gala Night with late-night shopping, and a live radio play of It's a Wonderful Life.

In Rye there's a Christmas Festival and a pop-up at Rye Creative Centre, as well as candle-lit ghost tours and a Mapp and Lucia event at Lamb House.

Fancy a last-minute break? Save money with these special offers for stays in December.

Browse the listings below to see what else is happening this festive season. You may also like our let's get cosy page, and, looking ahead, our healthy new year ideas!

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Carol Service at Fishermen's Museum

Address

Hastings Fishermen's Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW

Telephone
01424461446

hastingsfishermensmuseum@googlemail.com

Hastings

Annual traditional Carol Service at the Fishermen's Museum with Mince Pies and Mulled Wine.

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From:
20 Dec 2019Open 18:30 - 20:30

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Christmas Camber Castle Wildlife Walk

Address

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye Harbour, East Sussex, TN31 7TX

Telephone
07884494982

rhnroffice@sussexwt.org.uk

Rye Harbour

Join us at Christmas for a circular walk of approximately 6km, starting out from Rye Heritage Centre.

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From:
20 Dec 2019Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Carols by Candlelight at St Andrew's

Address

St Andrew's Church, Coastguard Lane, Off Battery Hill/Fairlight Road, Fairlight, East Sussex, TN35 4AB

Telephone
01424 812799

admin@fairlightandpett.com

Off Battery Hill/Fairlight Road, Fairlight

Community Event, all are invited to come and sing Christmas Carols in the beautiful candlelit St Andrew's Church.

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From:
24 Dec 2019Open 15:15 - 18:00

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Community Christmas Day Lunch

Address

St. Stephen's Church Hall, Woodsgate Park, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4DL

Telephone
01424 213456

thmehmet@gmail.com

Bexhill-on-Sea

Community Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day – open to all those who would otherwise spend Christmas Day on their own and would prefer not to.

Dates

From:
25 Dec 2019Open 12:30 - 16:00

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Christmas Day at Cut & Grill

Address

Cut & Grill, 17 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE

Telephone
01424 774422

siancutandgrill@gmail.com

Battle

Nobles Restaurant returns for Christmas Day! Bookings now being taken.

Dates

From:
25 Dec 2019Open 12:00 - 19:00

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Abbey Hotel New Years Party

Address

The Abbey Hotel, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AQ

Telephone
01424 772755

info@abbeyhotelbattle.co.uk

Battle

Come and join us in speakeasy style for our New Year's Eve party!

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From:

31 Dec 2019to1 Jan 2020Open 19:00 - 01:00

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New Years Day Walk with a Warden

Address

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye Harbour, East Sussex, TN31 7TX

Telephone
07884494982

rhnroffice@sussexwt.org.uk

Rye Harbour

Burn off some festive calories with a birdwatching walk around our shortest circular route, taking in 3 bird watching hides, saltmarsh and the beach.

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From:
1 Jan 2020Open 10:00 - 12:30

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Christmas Eve Gourmet

Address

The Wild Mushroom, Westfield Lane, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4SB

Telephone
01424751137

info@wildmushroom.co.uk

Westfield

An extremely popular evening, you need to be on the ball to book this gourmet! A 5 course dinner which will ease you in to the festive celebrations. £65.00

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From:
24 Dec 2020Open 19:00 - 22:30

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