Santa’s Grotto Experience at Barton Grange Garden Centre Various dates from 14th November to 24th December A brand new and exciting Santa’s Grotto experience awaits at Barton Grange! Set within an outdoor winter wonderland, the journey beings in the North Pole where your little ones will make reindeer food before heading off with the elves to meet the big guy himself. Once the grotto has been visited, the kids will be invited along to Mrs Claus’ kitchen to make their own gingerbread cookie!
An Enchanted Christmas at Towneley Hall with Santa
Santa Specials with East Lancashire Railway Various dates in November and December Steam into Christmas with an adventure on the East Lancashire Railway! For nearly 40 years the railway has been hosting Santa on their Steam Trains and it really marks the start of the season for many families. When you arrive, you’ll head to Bury Bolton Street station which will be transformed into a beautifully decorated winter wonderland, say hello to Mrs Claus and singalong with the carol singing choir of polar bears before boarding your train for an 80-minute festive journey like no other. Lots of festive fun awaits from elves to brass bands, and of course a visit from Father Christmas himself!
12th December This Christmas, something truly
magical is waiting behind the doors of Towneley Hall. Step inside the beautiful historic Hall and leave the winter world behind as your family begins an enchanting journey filled with Christmas wonder, festive traditions and a little North Pole magic ending with a opportunity to see Santa.
Santa’s Magical Grotto at Affinity Lancashire Every weekend from 28th November There’s lots of special guests planning to visit Affinity Lancashire this December including the Christmas Stitch, Noel the Gnome, the Magical Snow Lion and Enchanted Snow Globe, real-life reindeers and more! But the most important visitor will be Father Christmas who will be appearing in his grotto every weekend from 28th November, plus weekdays during the week of Christmas itself. No need to prebook, and every child receives a gift from Santa.
Victorian Father Christmas at Samlesbury Hall 6th & 13th December Each year Samlesbury Hall is transformed into a historical Christmas wonderland with decorations including holly, ivy, mistletoe and “yule log” to create a true atmosphere of Christmas past. You will enjoy a private meeting with a traditional Father Christmas with the sounds of Victorian carols in the background.
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