The Big Reveal in Tunbridge Wells is an eagerly anticipated annual event that heralds the arrival of the Christmas holiday season in the town. For the last few years, the community has come together in the historic Pantiles to get into the festive spirit and enjoy live music, entertainment, a bustling Christmas market and the ‘revealing’ of local businesses’ decorated windows.

For the third year running Maddisons Residential will be sponsoring this free event, which has been extended to cover more areas of the town across three days. Maddisons is delighted to be a part of a beloved tradition that brings the community together to embrace the magical holiday spirit.

The biggest event to date!

Following the success of The Big Reveal in the Pantiles, RTW Together Business Improvement District have worked with our passionate local businesses to expand this wonderful event across the town centre. This year round, this fantastic event will be running across three days, from  16 to  18 of November. The locations and timings are as follows:

Upper Town and Camden Road – 16 November - 4:30pm until 7pm

Meeting at Santa’s grotto in the Royal Victoria Place (RVP) shopping centre then starting The Big Reveal Trail along Camden Road, Monson Road and ending in Five Ways at the top of the precinct.

Mount Pleasant, High Street and Chapel Place – 17 November - 4:30pm until 7pm

Meeting outside the Town Hall, Calverley Crescent, then starting The Big Reveal Trail along Mount Pleasant Road, through the High Street and ending in Chapel Place.

The Pantiles – 18 November - 4:30pm until 7pm

Meeting at the Bandstand in the Pantiles then starting The Big Reveal Trail to circle around the Pantiles.

Festive family fun across Tunbridge Wells

This free event marks the beginning of the first Christmas Market of the season and includes a Christmas Lightswitch on at all three locations The Big Reveal Trails, carols, live music, festive food and drink and even a visit from Santa Claus with his sleigh. Each Trader involved will be given a specific time to reveal their festive window display – a map with the Traders’ location and their reveal time will be given out prior to the event. You then get to vote for your favourite!

Not only is The Big Reveal a fantastic opportunity to lift people's spirits but it also raises money for charity. Each Pantiles Trader who participates will raise money for their chosen charity.

Maddisons’ Christmas window is hoping to win over residents

We were delighted with our window last year but this year however, we will be stepping it up a notch to try to beat the tough competition from our fellow Pantiles Traders. We do love a bit of friendly competition! Why not pop down to The Big Reveal to see to see how we transform our window when it’s unveiled!

The Big Reveal is back for its biggest event yet, so it’s not one to miss! Whether you bring family or friends, it is a great way to get into the festive spirit and support our local traders. We look forward to unveiling our wonderful window and getting involved in the festive fun.