Fifth Anniversary
Run by Creative Coast Events, our Christmas Market returns for its **fifth anniversary**, bringing plenty of festive cheer, sparkling finds and more than **30 independent local makers and suppliers** to the Dutch Barn on the Solton Manor Estate.
Located between Dover and Deal on the A258 Deal Road, Solton Manor is the perfect place to escape the high street for a few hours, enjoy a seasonal alcoholic or non alcoholic tipple and discover something a little different. Browse a carefully curated collection of beautiful gifts, captivating books, luxurious skincare, artisan preserves, handmade treats and one-of-a-kind finds. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to tick a few names off your list while supporting talented Kentish independents, and perhaps treating yourself along the way.
Event Highlights
**Free Entry & Free Parking:** More money for Christmas shopping! Our friendly parking attendants will be on hand to guide you.
**Festive Retail Therapy:** Browse more than 30 independent Kentish stalls and hunt out those special presents you simply won’t find on the high street.
**Festive Refreshments:** Take a break from shopping and warm up with a hot chocolate or enjoy a seasonal tipple from the bar.
**Dog Friendly:** Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome to join in the festivities.
**A Historic Setting:** Soak up the Christmas atmosphere in the beautiful surroundings of historic Solton Manor. And if a sparkling Christmas proposal happens to be on the horizon, you can also imagine celebrating your engagement here, staying in the Manor House or intimate Dovecote Cottage – or even book a wedding showround while you’re with us.
** Fundraising for Kent Wildlife Trust:** This year’s market is particularly special. Following Solton Manor receiving Bronze in the Wilder Kent Awards, we’ll be proudly fundraising for Kent Wildlife Trust, helping to protect the wildlife and landscapes that make our corner of Kent so special.
