Shopping

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Trevor Mottram
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a great place to indulge in some festive retail therapy and find that perfect gift for a loved one.
The combination of designer high street names and independent stores, in a charming and historic setting make the town a popular destination.
Christmas & New Year Shopping Hours at Royal Victoria Place
Royal Victoria Place makes shopping even easier this Christmas with late night shopping until 8pm from Monday 12th December and until 9pm from Monday 19th December with free parking after 6pm.
Visit Santa's Arctic Kingdom at Royal Victoria Place
Bring the little ones to experience the true magic of Christmas with a visit to see Santa in his Arctic Kingdom Grotto at Royal Victoria Place open every day until Christmas.
Step inside Santa’s illuminated arctic igloo where their faces will light up and all their Christmas wishes will come true when they meet Santa and his festive elves.
Santa’s Arctic Kingdom is located on level 1 opposite Marks & Spencer, prices start from £3.95 per child including a wrapped gift from Santa.
Grotto opening hours
Until 11 December:
Monday to Friday: 11am - 5pm
Thursday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
From 12 December:
Monday to Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
From 19 December:
Monday to Friday: 10am - 7pm
Christmas Eve: 10am - 4.30pm
For more details on the town's fantastic shopping go to visittunbridgewells.com










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