Christmas Lights Switch On at Royal Victoria Place
Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells · 14 November 2026
Image: Royal Victoria PlaceRoyal Victoria Place starts its Christmas season with a day of festive entertainment ending in the lights switch-on at 4.30pm. The centre stays open late, and the day also launches its grotto, window display trail and weekend Christmas storytelling.
Highlights
- Christmas lights switched on at 4.30pm
- Festive activities throughout the day
- First day of the Enchanted Cabin grotto and Window Wonderland
- Late opening until 7pm
Good to know
- Free and no need to book
- The Father Christmas grotto on the same day is ticketed separately
Getting there
Royal Victoria Place, 300 Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SS
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