Christmas at Bewl Water
Bewl Water, Lamberhurst · 28 November to 24 December 2026
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An elf-led Christmas quest in the woodland at Bewl Water, ending in a private Santa visit personalised with each child's name, age and interests. The quest itself runs for just under two hours, and families are advised to allow around three hours including the food court and play area. Most of the route is under cover, but some sections are outdoors and not all are heated.
Highlights
- Private family grotto visit with Santa, plus a gift from the Toy Exchange
- Shortbread biscuit decorating at Rosemary's Bakery and sleigh ornament making in the Elves' Workshop
- Reindeer food making at Prancer's Pantry and letters to Santa at Dash's Post Office
- Interactive elf performances with panto-style audience participation
- Mrs Claus Enhanced Experience adds a meet-and-greet with Mrs Claus, priority workshop access and a souvenir photo
Good to know
- One free parking ticket is included per booking; ANPR operates, so give the correct registration. Extra vehicles are £7
- Wrap up warm and wear sturdy shoes, as woodland paths can be muddy
- Dogs are not allowed inside the Christmas experience; email ahead about wheelchair access or additional needs
- Cashless event; biscuits are vegan, dairy-free and nut-free, with a gluten-free option
Getting there
Bewl Water, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH
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Nearby
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Bewl Water is the South East's largest reservoir, set in the High Weald on the Kent and Sussex border with 13 miles of shoreline. Come for a lakeside walk or bike ride, a watersports session or a summer day on the inflatable Aqua Park, then refuel at the Waterfront Café. It suits families, active groups and dog walkers, and can easily fill a day.
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley Manor Gardens covers 11 acres on the Sussex and Kent border near Ticehurst, laid out around a Grade I listed house. Expect deep herbaceous borders, a walled garden, a kitchen garden, a rose walk and seasonal displays of tulips, roses and dahlias, with sculpture and art shown through the summer. The café terrace looks over the garden.
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Rudyard Kipling's 17th-century Jacobean home, with his study and rooms kept much as he left them. Outside there is a quiet garden, a working watermill he wrote about and 300 acres of High Weald countryside to walk.