You might not be ready for it BUT there’s so much happening at Turner this Christmas, I wanted to make sure all our lovely readers (you!) don’t miss out on some of the most interesting festive events in Margate.
Here are our top picks from now until the solstice, from free makers’ markets to a Christmas party in the galleries after dark.
Book early for the ticketed ones, Christmas dates go fast.
Don’t miss out - Georgina x
🛍️ Brighter Days Market
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Nov, 11am - 4pm
Get ahead on your Christmas list with one of a kind gifts from independent makers, artists and craftspeople. Jewellery, ceramics, homewares and prints and more. I do so much of my annual shopping at these markets.
🎟️ Free / More info
💍 Silver + Form
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Nov, 11am - 5pm
A curated showcase of UK jewellers, silversmiths and metalworkers, for gifts with a little more artistry. Meet the makers and find a piece that’s properly special for your ride or die.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎄 Turner: Festive After Hours
Fri 27 Nov, 6pm til late
Our pick for a Christmas party with a difference. Don’t have a big enough team for a Xmas party? Join the Turrner’s! A welcome drink, the galleries after hours, a two-course seasonal dinner from Minno Kitchen, coffee and truffles, then a DJ and dancing until midnight overlooking the sea. Round up your friends or your work team.
🎟️ £65 per person / Book here
🌿 Festive Wreath Making with What a Lovely Bunch
Sat 28 Nov, 2.30pm - 4.30pm or Sun 13 Dec, 11am - 1pm
Make a wreath that’s anything but ordinary, using seasonal foliage, locally grown materials and dried flowers. A lovely way to kick off the festive season, and no experience needed.
🎟️ £60 / Book here
🍽️ Yule! A Feast Through the History of Christmas
Thu 3 & Fri 4 Dec, 7pm - 10pm
Chef, artist and food historian Louisa Mokadem serves up forgotten Christmas traditions through historical dishes, storytelling and shared plates. It’s Christmas dinner but not as you know it.
🎟️ £80 inc a welcome drink / Book here
✨ Margate Jewellers’ Collective: Winter Pop-up
Sat 12 Dec, 11am - 4pm
Eight local makers with fine and demi-fine jewellery, from sculptural precious metals to playful statement pieces. The one to go to for a gift with a real Margate connection.
🎟️ Free / More info
💌 Christmas Letters You’ll Never Send
Thu 17 Dec, 7pm - 9pm
Love, loss, family dramas and old flames, performed live from real anonymous letters sent in by the public. Funny, moving and a bit outrageous, and you can send in your own.
🎟️ £20 / Book here
🌑 Winter Solstice: A Day to Honour the Darkness
Sun 20 Dec, 11am - 5pm
Mark the longest night with movement, breathwork, drumming and immersive sound. A chance to slow down before the Christmas chaos so book it in now.
🎟️ £65 full day or £25 per session / Book here
🏺 Margate Ceramics Market
Sat 5 & Sun 6 Dec, 11am - 5pm
Handmade ceramics for the home, the table or someone you love. Our tip for gifts that will be used and loved for years.
🎟️ Free
🎁 Christmas shopping at the Turner shop
Wed - Sun, 11am - 5pm
Limited edition prints from Turner Editions, art books and design-led gifts, all in one stop on the seafront.
🎟️ Free
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