The perfect Christmas gift!
In Faversham we are extremely lucky to have a wide variety of organisations offering an outstanding selection of events and experiences. Over the years, the town has earned a reputation for being home to a growing number of creatives, food producers and growers, many of whom love to share their expertise with the public. This means we have some excellent experiences for people to enjoy on our doorstep.
In an age when giving experiences as gifts is proving very popular, Faversham is a good place to turn to for the ideal Christmas present.
This year we have the answer to your Christmas shopping challenges. A first class selection of local experiences all gathered in one place. Check out the Christmas experiences directory on InFaversham which includes details on how to purchase vouchers, tickets or bookings as gifts.
Round up of Faversham experiences
Workshops and courses
There’s a terrific selection of workshops and courses around Faversham, covering a range of subjects and interests. If you know someone interested in growing and gardening, then the classes at Brogdale Collections and Langdon are both great options. Or if cooking is their passion, how about a course in Indian cuisine with Corinne’s Creative Kitchen or a chocolate making session at Kakawa Artisan Chocolate at Brogdale? Or even learning to create homebrews such as cider or hedgerow wine with Brogdale Collections.
For the creative person in your life, Faversham also has plenty of art and craft workshops to choose between. Bindfulness Bookbinding offers extremely popular workshops where participants immerse themselves in the mediative world of creating their own, beautiful books.
For other hands-on craft activities check out Belmont House and Brogdale Collections who run willow weaving workshops or Tania Paige’s Craft Place at Brogdale Farm which runs an extensive selection of courses involving painting, printing, lino cutting and more.
Langdon offers delegates the opportunity to enjoy drawing and painting at their beautiful gardens near Graveney and Beamtwenty3 runs friendly and fun photography courses which are perfect for people with little experience who would love to learn more.
Delicious food and drink
We all know people who are passionate about their food and drink and what better way to treat them than with a gift voucher for a fabulous meal or a spot of fine food shopping? The Phoenix Tavern on Abbey Street is growing an impressive reputation for the quality of its food and drink and is a beautiful location to enjoy lunch or dinner. They sell vouchers which make for a perfect gift.
Macknade specialises in offering the public a fine selection of delicious food and drink from the region and across the globe. They sell a range of gift vouchers which are a great idea for a Christmas present.
Beautiful places to visit
Faversham is surrounded by beautiful places to visit including a number of historic houses, many of which sell annual passes for year round access to their gorgeous gardens. Take a look at Belmont House and Mount Ephraim for inspiration – what a wonderful way to give a gift that lasts all year.
Brogdale Collections also sells annual passes which enables visitors to access the stunning orchards full of unique heritage fruit trees. Perfect for those who love growing and the outdoors.
Experience days
Finally – how about treating your loved one to an experience day? Joe’s Bows offers one of the best selections of outdoor experiences in the region – available from their locations at Belmont House & Gardens and Provender House. You can buy gift vouchers for their amazing selection of days including falconry, archery and even axe throwing. Perfect for family members of all ages.
The Cave Hotel at Boughton is home to two golf courses which are ideal for players of all levels. They offer golf experience days which can be booked via their website.
For those people who love being outdoors, Langdon at Graveney is running outdoor cooking days and guided seasonal walks next year and Brogdale Collections organises foraging days in the beautiful countryside around Kent.
Sustainable gifts
Giving experiences is also a great option for those who like to reduce waste by giving sustainable gifts. More and more people are preferring experiences rather than items for Christmas. With less waste and packaging, this approach is more sustainable.
Buying gifts from Faversham’s businesses is a great way to support local too.
More information
For a complete run down on our recommendations for giving a Faversham experience this Christmas, take a look at the directory on InFaversham’s website for loads of ideas and suggestions.
Whether you’re looking to buy gift vouchers, tickets, passes or experiences – you’ll be spoiled for choice!