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We hope you had an amazing Christmas and enjoyed some well-earned time with family and friends 🎄 As we head into that in-between week before the New Year, there’s still plenty happening across Ashford. From family activities to festive outings and local events, here’s what you can discover between now and 2026.

There’s still plenty happening across Ashford during the festive break. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, something to do with friends, or a reason to get out of the house, here’s what’s coming up locally:

End of Year Sparkle Trail in the Park at Harpers Cafe - From 10am

Kids New Years Eve Party - 6pm at The New Chimneys, Godinton

Ashford Designer Outlet is open - 9am to 9pm

Ashford Designer Outlet is open - 9am to 9pm

NYE 2025 at Cameo Nightclub open until 4am

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Disco at Ashford International Hotel

New Years' Eve Party at Eastwell Manor

New Years Prevening with The Haze, Upstairs @ Coachworks

New Years Eve at the Old Dairy Taproom, Tenterden

Les Misérables:The Staged Concert Live! (40th Anniversary) at The Ashford Cinema

Wealdon Pullman New’s Years Eve Dinner on the The Kent & East Sussex Railway

New Years Day is the perfect day for a family walk. Here are some great places walk in and around Ashford.

The Warren

Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve

Conningbrook Lakes Country Park

Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve

Wye Downs