Christmas Dickens style.

Rochester comes alive once more at Christmas with the Christmas Dickens festival. Rochester has one of U.K's largest authentic Christmas Markets.

This year it runs from 30th Novemember - December 11th 2011.

Although similar to the Christmas festival, this festival focuses on A Christmas Carol. Once again Dickens' characters can found in the streets of Rochester and entertainment and Christmas caroling heard throughout Rochester's streets. Enough to bring cheer even to Scrooge himself, who might well make an appearance.

You can always count on snow to be at this festival whether artificial or real snow itself. I loved roasted chestnuts as a child. You will definitely find some here to warm your pockets and transport you back to the 1800's. Let's not forget to put on our skates at the ice skating rink that is found in the Castle grounds.

Don't be in a hurry to leave. The finale is a Dickensian candlelight parade with Christmas caroling that takes us through the high street to Rochester Cathedral.

Well I do think Scrooge after his night of visitors would even join in these festivities.

Let's hope we all get to go one day to experience being transported back in time to the 1800's. Until then enjoy the pictures and link.http://www.dickenschristmasmarket.com/festival.aspx?nav=2_1

Wishing you lots of Tasty English Delights

There's always room for one more.