From 10am you can skate on our real ice rink (booking is recommended) or shop at our indoor Christmas Market including arts and crafts from the students makers team, a range of local produce from English Heritage and scrumptious cakes and pastries from Honey Cake Bakers.

From 11am musical entertainment will be provided from the Swingtime Sweethearts, singing songs from their Christmas repertoire. The official opening and welcome from Port of Dover Chairman, Richard Everitt is at 12pm followed by the arrival of Father Christmas on his sleigh guided by his real reindeers. He will then take up residence in his enchanting Marine Station Grotto every Saturday and Sunday until midday 24 December, to greet children with his friendly elf helpers and give out early presents. Children can also bring their Christmas Wish letters to Father Christmas and place them in the special post box.

At 1pm, the unique 12-piece Your Music School Steel Band will add a festive twist to the day followed by the swinging sounds of Michael Buble tribute, Jason Allen Sway.

Talented local bands Cool Maniere and Stellar Talks will also be performing in the evening from 6pm.

The Local photography group Kent Clickers will again kindly be providing photography of the event throughout its duration.

To book Skating and/or Father Christmas visit the White Cliffs Christmas website at: www.whitecliffschristmas.co.uk