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Christmas Grotto at The Reindeer Centre
About Christmas Grotto at The Reindeer Centre
Father Christmas and his elves will be at the Reindeer Centre from 21st Nov - 24th December!
Activities on offer will include your very special meeting with father Christmas and his busy elves where all the good boys and girls will receive a quality gift.
Walking through his 150ft magical grotto will be open for everyone to enjoy all the beautiful scenes.
There will be a trail for everyone to follow, which will include seeing all of the wonderful farm animals including the naughty goats, rabbits, cute Llamas, unusual chickens and adorable sheep.
The reindeers will be the big barn and you can learn all the interesting facts and maybe feed them some food.
There will be Christmas activities for the children which include helping the elves prepare some special reindeers food to take away for Rudolph and his team on Christmas Eve.
The popular snow play area ( fake snow) will be here again this along with the small soft play area and also the large boat sand pit area.
There is also a under 5’s soft play area, 3 selfie rooms, colouring corner and much more.
This year we will be having a SEN and superstars day on the 1st December, please see the FAQ section for more information.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to pay for my child who is under 12 months old?
No, entry is free , but if you wish them to receive a gift from Father Christmas you will need to purchase a standard child’s ticket, the gifts are age appropriate for babies and are a quality item.
- Do you have any SEN days or is there a quieter time to visit?
Yes, 1st Dec. There will be smaller visitor numbers and a more relaxed atmosphere, with extra time to see the attractions. Reduced noise where possible. Understanding and patient staff.
- How long does the visit normally last for?
Generally the visits lasts between 1 to 2 hours, although it can vary from Group/gamily to family.
- If I have pre booked on line , when should I arrive ?
To ensure everyone has the best experience, when you purchase your tickets, you will be given a time slot to see Father Christmas. For example, if your designated time to see Father Christmas is 10.00am to 10.30am, then please arrive approximately 15 minutes beforehand at 9.45am.
Once you have had your magical personal encounter with Father Christmas, you can discover all the other great experiences on the farm at your own leisure
- What time do you close on Christmas Eve?
Last admission is at 12.pm , Father Christmas and his Reindeer have a very busy night ahead of them!
- Do you have facilities for disabled people?
Yes we do, there are some disabled parking spaces at the top of the barn next to the toilets where there is a ramp access and toilet facilities, although spaces are limited on busy weekends. The rest of the farm is level concrete walkways and all of the grotto and barn are accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and double buggies.
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