Sat 23 Nov 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Scrooged (12), 1988 In this modern take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a wildly…
Festive Marketplace 2024
Our hugely popular Festive Marketplace opens again on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays running up to Christmas Eve. Expect to find locally handmade items, food, craft and original gift ideas for all the family on sale in our beautifully decorated huts. There will be free family films showing on the Big Screen, and live music and community events for all to enjoy. Come and join us for a truly festive celebration.
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Event Location
Festive Marketplace, CT20 1QQ
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The Festive Marketplace is open every Friday from 15th November from 4-8pm, and then every Saturday and Sunday from 16th November until 22nd December, and then on Monday 23rd and Christmas Eve from 11am to 6pm.
- Christmas Eve closes at 4pm
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Yes, The Goods Yard and food traders will be open at the same time as the Festive Market so you can get food and drink whilst you shop. Free family films, live music and community events will also be showing during the Festive Market; a schedule will be available nearer the time.
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Yes, we have many warm and cosy indoor restaurants for you to visit during the winter months, and these will be open during the Festive Market. They’re a great place to warm up if the weather gets really cold.
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Sat 23 Nov 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Live at The Tasting Rooms Catch the talented Scottish, Americana singer-songwriter, Lorraine Lucas live on our Tasting…
Sun 24 Nov 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sun 24 Nov 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Full blown, joyous, brass-heavy, Phatt New Orleans vibes. The Native Oysters Band are a funky, New Orleans style,…
Fri 29 Nov 24, 17:00 - 20:00
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Sun 01 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sun 01 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Fri 06 Dec 24, 17:00 - 20:00
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Sat 07 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sat 07 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Sun 08 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sun 08 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Sat 14 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sun 15 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sun 15 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Sat 21 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sat 21 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Sat 21 Dec 24, 17:00 - 20:00
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Sun 22 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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Sun 22 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Tue 24 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Thu 26 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Fri 27 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Sat 28 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Sun 29 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Sun 29 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Mon 30 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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