Places to see: Rochester Dickensian Christmas Market and Saltfleet Seals

Rochester Christmas Market

If you want a weekend away and a Christmas Market with a difference - go to Canterbury and then visit Rochester for the Dickensian Market. This year it is being held on 3rd - 4th December.

After a lovely day visiting the Cathedral, the quaint alleyways and shops in Canterbury, you can head a few miles to Rochester.

They have a Christmas market at the Castle up on the hill, selling lots of unusual items.

There is a fabulous parade through the streets of Rochester, with people dressed in different costumes relating to the Dickens era.

There is even fake snow provided - to add to the atmosphere!

For more information visit :-

http://www.visitkent.co.uk/events/9579/

http://www.rochesterdickensfestival.org.uk/news.htm

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If you are looking for something a bit different to do this month - how about taking the family to the seaside! I know it is too cold for a paddle - but how about getting up close to some very special wildlife. If you head for the east coast, 20 minutes north of Mablethorpe, you will find Donna Nook. Follow the road down to the coast and you will be in for a real treat when you reach the end. At this time of year, the seals come in to have their pups and what a delightful sight it is seeing them so close. There is a special path that has been fenced off - so make sure you stay behind it. We don't want the seals getting any of our germs!