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Creating some truly magical Christmas memories at Willows Santa Spectacular

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Sleigh bells ring, are you list’ning?
On the ground, snow is glist’ning…

We were definitely walking in a winter wonderland at Willows Activity Farm this weekend. From the moment we arrived at the gates elves were falling over themselves to make our day special. We headed straight to Santa’s grotto to find the man of the moment (I’m always trying to avoid the rush) and after passing through a trail of twinkling lights, sleeping polar bears, happy huskies and a woodland fairy the children peeked around the corner and saw Santa in his sitting room. They (aged 9, 7 & very nearly 3) put on their angelic faces and went in. I nearly interjected when Santa asked if they’d been good all year but the 2 year old turned around, ran to my husband, hugged him with full force and whispered, “It’s Father Christmas, Daddy” which made my heart melt and my eyes watery (which must have been some allergic reaction to all the fake snow and glitter…). Santa gave each child a golden key and we all had a cheesy photo taken. After a lot of waving and good-byes the boys ran off to Santa’s Toy Shop and it literally was “A kid in a toy shop” moment as they got to choose ANY gift off the shelves. Two of them were lucky enough to find EXACTLY what they’d asked Santa for just minutes earlier and the other one was just thrilled to get a choice.

And then to Create-A-Cuddle Workshop where they all stuffed a big reindeer soft toy and made a wish on the heart. Next, letters were eagerly written and posted to Santa (with the hope of a reply) just in case he’d forgotten what they’d just told him or in one case because he’d already changed his mind. Bearing in mind these are boys who hate writing or doing homework…honestly, the magic didn’t stop!

Next up, we met real reindeer; I never realised how soft they were. And onto the 3D Christmas film. Then over to the Elf Academy, a quick stroke of a husky (again, real!) and a skate on the ice rink.

I’m exhausted just remembering everything! We spent the rest of the day enjoying Willows’ play trails, barns, tractor ride with sing-along Christmas songs and finally we warmed up in the indoor soft play.

To finish the day was a special Nativity Story using real animals and celebrating the true meaning behind our festivities.

If you would like to create some magical Christmas memories of your own with your little ones (rather than just relying on mine) head to Willows Activity Farm before Christmas and you won’t be disappointed.

 

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