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Festive season is pretty much here and we all know that those Santa experiences get booked up quickly! Below is your guide to where you can see Santa in the lead up to this Christmas. Availability and details correct at time of writing.  

Huntingdon Garden Centre
📍Banks End, Wyton, Huntingdon, PE28 2AA
📅 21, 22, 28, 29 November; 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December

This Christmas, take a magical journey the whole family will remember.

Begin your adventure at the North Pole, where little ones can help mix the all-important reindeer food ready to sprinkle on Christmas Eve. Then, wander through to Santa’s cosy living room for a special one-to-one meeting. There’ll be time for a festive photo too, available to purchase at the end of your visit.

But the magic doesn’t stop there, in the Present Room, each child will choose a toy to take home from Santa’s carefully picked selection.

This exciting new festive experience is full of wonder, tradition, and joy.

Prices
Child - £16.99 (includes entrance and a toy)
Adult - Free
Photo book wallet (8x6) - £7.99
Boxed glitter frame photo - £13.99

👉 Book / find out more: Huntingdon Garden Centre Grotto

St Neots Museum
📍 8 New Street, St. Neots PE19 1AE
📅 12 & 19 December

Our popular Meet Father Christmas experience is back this winter! 

Bring the little ones along to St Neots Museum for a magical festive visit with Father Christmas and his elves.

Children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas, share their Christmas wishes and enjoy a special festive experience in the museum. And, of course, no visit would be complete without a small gift from Father Christmas himself!

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment and make this Christmas one to remember! Tickets are available to purchase from the museum shop or call 

Prices
£7.50 per child

Skylark Garden Centre & Cafe
📍Manea Rd, Wimblington, March, PE15 0PE
📅 28, 29 November; 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December

One of our charming elves will warmly welcome you and our family into our magical winter wonderland grotto, where you'll be guided through a series of festive activity stops. Get creative, have some festive fun and make special memories along the way. Plus, as a keepsake, you'll even get to take home your very own Christmas apron. 

Once you've experienced all the activity stops, it's time for the most exciting part...meeting Santa!

This is your chance to tell Santa your Christmas wishes, and hand him your Christmas list. And that's not all. Santa has said that every child who visits him here at Skylark can choose a toy from Santa's Toy Shop, or, if you prefer, you can choose to Make-a-Bear and create your very own cuddly friend to take home.

Prices
Child - £28 - £35 
Adult - £6 (Includes £2 Voucher for food or drink in our Christmas Cabin, received after your visit).

👉 Book / find out more: Skylark Garden Centre 

Audley End Enchanted Railway Christmas Special
📍Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JB
📅 21 November - 24 December 

Hop on board our train and ride into the enchanted forest, the air fills with the glow of festive lights and the promise of Christmas wonder. You will spot Christmas scenes along the way before you arrive…  

At Father Christmas’ workshop, friendly elves await! The highlight, of course, is meeting Father Christmas and Mother Christmas, who will greet each child personally from the comfort of your train carriage and present each little one with a small gift.  
 
Once you’re back at our woodland you can take a stroll through the Fulfen Forest, to see all of the twinkly lights with plenty of places to take photos. Meet our reindeer keepers who will help you to make reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve. You can write your very own letter to Father Christmas, make a wish and post it at our post box that goes straight to the North Pole. Find a selection of merry Fairies and Elves in their festive homes. Pop along to the stage show to enjoy a relaxed and jolly performance. Don’t forget to let off steam at the adventure playground, and explore the Little Acorn Village. Enjoy refreshments at our Woodland Cafes and why not toast marshmallows (small extra cost) and enjoy a hot chocolate for an extra cosy feel.  

Before you go, to take a spin around the classic fairground carousel, for a small extra cost.  

Every step of the experience has been designed to immerse you in the magic of Christmas. We hope you love it!

Prices
Adults: £23.50 – £40.50
Children over 92cm: £23.50 – £40.50
Children under 92cm: £11.75 – £20.25
Children under 1 year: Free
Essential Companion Ticket: £6.75

👉 Book / find out more: Audley End Enchanted Railway