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The Magic of Christmas with Mrs Christmas & Jovie the Elf

Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells · 14 November to 20 December 2026

The Magic of Christmas with Mrs Christmas & Jovie the Elf, from Royal Victoria PlaceImage: Royal Victoria Place
14 Nov to 20 Dec

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Free weekend storytelling in the shopping centre, where Mrs Christmas and Jovie the Elf read a Christmas story. Afterwards families can take a photo with the characters beside the centre's giant teddy bear.

Highlights

  • Half-hour Christmas story sessions
  • Photo with Mrs Christmas and Jovie the Elf
  • Five sessions every weekend day

Good to know

  • Free and no booking required
  • Weekends only

Getting there

Royal Victoria Place, 300 Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SS

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