Festive moments you can enjoy by bus

This season, why not get out and about with Fastrack and really soak up the Christmas spirit? Hop on board and head over to some of the area’s best festive activities. With regular and reliable services connecting Gravesend, Dartford and Bluewater, it’s never been easier to enjoy the sparkle of the season.

Here are some must-do Christmas events that are at the top of our list.

• Santa’s House at Acacia Mansion House (29–30 Nov, 6–7 Dec and 13–14 Dec)

Santa’s House returns over multiple weekends! Children (ticketed) can meet Santa and enjoy some fun festive entertainment.

• Santa on tour (7th, 11th, 14th, 16th, 21st and 22nd Dec)

Catch Santa travelling around Dartford on his vintage red fire engine and enjoy a special festive ride with giveaways.

• Carol concert (10 Dec)

Join a festive carol concert in Dartford’s Outdoor Theatre — a lovely way to soak up the seasonal spirit under the stars.

• Carol concert (10 Dec)

Spend a magical evening listening to the Christmas carols in St Anselm’s church, brought to you by ellenor. There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit.

• Community Christmas Fair (29 Nov)

Head to Orchard Theatre’s Acacia Sports Hall for a free Christmas Fair full of local makers, festive crafts, a Santa’s Grotto, live performances and seasonal treats.

• Bluewater Ice Rink & Winterland (7 Nov to 4 Jan)

Enjoy Bluewater’s covered outdoor ice rink, with sessions for families, seal-skating aids, and party nights.

Don’t forget, you can even get to the panto by bus! Whether you’re heading to Christmas performances or catching a festive movie at Showcase Cinema de Lux at Bluewater shopping centre, Fastrack will get you there quickly and stress-free. It’s also the easiest way to enjoy your Christmas shopping at Bluewater or in our town centres. Just board and go! No queues for parking, no hunting for spaces, no traffic jams. Just sit back, relax and let Fastrack take you to the festive fun.