The cast of hit reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex left their home county for a quick tour to Kent this week.

Filming for the programme's Christmas special, The Only Way is Essexmas, at Lympne Castle near Hythe, took place on Sunday evening.

Fresh from her brief stint in the jungle was 'I'm A Celebrity...' contestant Gemma Collins, who joined up with her fellow cast members in more familiar surroundings.

The show will be aired on ITVBe next Wednesday night and a host of TOWIE stars descended on the historic castle.

In the episode, the cast see out another dramatic year in style with a party, with it following on from series 13.

Among those who were in Kent were Georgia and boyfriend Tommy, Chloe Sims with Diags and Lauren Pope.

See how it all pans out next week. But in the meantime here's a few pictures from the filming as many of the cast took to their Twitter and Instagram profiles.

Catch the show next Wednesday at 10pm.