Make merry with markets, miniature railways and magical spectacles with the latest festive events across the county this weekend.

The pressure is on for Marlowe Theatre panto producers and cast to top last year's show: have they done it with Peter Pan?

This weekend's annual Dickensian Christmas Festival will turn Rochester into a white Christmas scene with Dickens' characters and parades.

Forget novelty Christmas jumpers, here's 11 of the most stylish seasonal sweaters around.

There was plenty of festive fun to be had at this Christmas lights switch-on event.

A new cafe owner has teamed up with chef Tyrone Harewood to put on a three course spread

Make a day of your Christmas shopping and kick start your festive memories with a trip to London’s Oxford Street, just a train ride away.

Are you buying real this Christmas? Here's an expert's guide to picking the perfect one - and getting a sapling to plant in its place.

Looking for a magical treat to take the family to this festive season? Here's our pick of Santa's grottos to visit across the county.

The taste of Christmas comes to the county this weekend with the first of the season's festive markets.

Festive spirit is in the air with fetes and fairs across the county this weekend from Home Front experiences to fairs to pick up gifts and goodies.

A winter wonderland is being prepared for families to enjoy while raising money for a good cause.

Penguins in woolly hats and snowflakes on The Palace of Westminster are among the designs submitted by children for MP Charlie Elphicke's festive card

You may not have started your festive shopping yet but we have a few things you could buy to spoil your pooch.

As pantomime season arrives, a new free exhibition celebrates panto through the ages right up to the present day.

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A town is gearing up to switch on its lights with a little help from celebrity guests this evening.

Grab a slice of the festive action and head to a Christmas lights switch-on near you with our guide to ones happening across the county.

Former EastEnder Shaun Williamson talks Barry's legacy, home in Kent and the serious business of panto, as Peter Pan prepares for curtain up.

With the festivities getting into full swing, here's a round-up of the Christmas lights switch-ons to come in the area.