Christmas events on the 480

Our fast and frequent 480 service connects Gravesend, Dartford, Bluewater, Swanscombe and Temple Hill. And this festive season we’re taking you to lots of great events around the region.

View timetables here.

Events at Bluewater

Bluewater Winter Wonderland - Returning for another year, Winterland is open at Bluewater from 9th November – 12th January 2025.
https://bluewater.co.uk/articles/winterland-returns-2024

Festive paw-traits at John Lewis – Saturday 30th November between 1.15pm-3.45pm
https://bluewater.co.uk/articles/festive-paw-traits-john-lewis

Christmas card making with William Morris at John Lewis - Friday 6th December, at 10.30am, 1pm, or 4pm
https://bluewater.co.uk/articles/christmas-card-making-william-morris-john-lewis

Make your own Christmas wreath at John Lewis
•    Mon 2nd Dec: 11am & 2pm
•    Thu 5th Dec: 11am, 2pm & 6pm
•    Fri 6th Dec: 11am, 2pm & 6pm
•    Sat 7th Dec: 11am & 2pm
https://bluewater.co.uk/articles/make-your-own-christmas-wreath-john-lewis

Events in Gravesend

A Christmas Carol - Gad's Hill Place – 23rd December
https://www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/a-christmas-carol-gads-hill-place-133171/

Bring your friends and family to the amazing Gravesham Light Festival 2025 – 24th – 25th January 
https://www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/gravesham-light-festival-circus-of-life-133311/

Events in Dartford

Santas House 2024 - Santa's House takes place over six days: Saturday November 23, Sunday November 24, Saturday November 30, Sunday December 1, Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8.
https://www.dartford.gov.uk/events/event/122/santa-s-house-2024

Christmas Wreath Making - 4th December 2024. 
https://www.dartford.gov.uk/events/event/115/christmas-wreath-making

Carol Concert - 11th December 2024. 
https://www.dartford.gov.uk/events/event/123/carol-concert