s
a m t is
Chr
Where 's Santa? Santa’s popping up all across Dorset this Christmas, so go along and see him before he heads back to the North Pole!
17 November – 24 December Santa's Grotto / Breakfast or Tea with Santa Galton Garden Centre, Dorchester DT2 8BY John Browns Garden Centre, Wimborne BH21 6RD Wyevale West Parley Garden Centre, Ferndown BH22 8SJ Wyevale Wimborne Garden Centre, Wimborne BH21 2DN Bring the kids along to the most magical Santa's grotto this side of the North Pole where every child will receive a special present from Santa himself! Or have Breakfast or Tea with Santa and receive a present! Grotto £6 per child. Breakfast/ Tea adult from £5, child £10.95.
23 November - 24 December Santa's Christmas Farm & Festive Grotto
24 November – 24 December
Meet Father Christmas
Sail with Santa
Stewarts Garden Centre, Wimborne, BH21 7DF
Shire Hall, Dorchester DT1 1UY
City Cruises, Poole BH15 1BQ
Father Christmas arrives on 6 December and will be visiting throughout weekends until 23 December (when he isn’t supervising the elves at the North Pole of course!). Every child receives a special Christmas Gift. 4 – 8pm 6 Dec, 11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pm weekends from 8 – 23 Dec. Child £4.
Santa has swapped his sleigh for a boat so join him for a cruise around Poole Harbour, with a 30-minute magic show and balloon modelling and get to meet the man himself. Each child receives a Christmas present from Santa. £16.50pp. Under 1s free.
Join the mischievous elves and Santa’s real reindeer on a journey through Santa’s Winter Wonderland. Mon - Sat 8.30am – 5.30pm, Thurs until 8pm, Sun 10.30am – 4.30pm. Adult £1, child £10.95 (7 months – 12 years).
Penguin Quest Stewarts Garden Centre, Christchurch BH23 4SA A magical journey through Santa’s Winter Wonderland with the playful penguins. See Santa’s real reindeer too! Mon - Sat 9am – 6pm, Thurs until 8pm, Sun 10.30am – 4.30pm. Adult £1, child £10.95 (7 months – 12 years).
30 November – 24 December Santa's Woodland Grotto
Meet Santa and real reindeer, donkeys, llamas and all the baby farm animals. You can also ride on the tractor sleigh, and receive a free photo and goodie bag. 11am-5pm weekdays, 9.30am-5.30pm weekends & holidays. Adult £4.95, over 2's £14.95, under 2's £8.95.
Santa’s Woodland Grotto has real wood cabins, animals, quality wrapped gifts and printed photographs of your meeting, ensuring a fun, interactive & memorable festive experience. Wednesday - Friday from 10.30am - 5pm, weekends 9.30am 6pm. Prices vary. Pre-booking advised.
Upton Country Park, Poole BH17 7BJ
1–2, 8–9, 15–16, 20–24 Dec Swanage Railway, Swanage BH19 1HB Enjoy a festive steam train ride and meet Father Christmas on board his special train. All-inclusive tickets include a present for every child and seasonal refreshments for adults. Pre-booking essential. Christmas festivities include Carol Trains, Christmas lunches and a special Christmas Belle in our luxurious Pullman Observation Car.
Christmas at Adventure Wonderland Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch BH23 6BA Meet Father Christmas in his grotto in his log cabin with fantastic presents for all of the children! (Pre-booking required). Plus, enjoy the indoor adventure play centre, Nativity Cuddles Corner & special pantomime. 10am – 6pm.
24 November – 23 December Christmas at Paultons Paultons Park, Ower SO51 6AL Meet Santa in his magical Grotto, experience Peppa Pig World in a festive setting and enjoy selected rides and attractions across the Park. Selected dates until 23 December. 9.30am – 5.15pm.
Breakfast with Santa
Santa Specials
Coach & Horses, Wimborne BH21 1QB
Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
A great chance to meet the man in red over a delicious breakfast and give him your Christmas letter. Booking required. 9 – 11am.
Take a trip on the Moors Valley steam train and visit Santa in his railway grotto! Early pre-booking advised. All ages welcome. 11am – 3.30pm. £17.50
24 December Meet Santa and Santa's Reindeer Brewery Square, Dorchester DT1 1QR
Visit Father Christmas Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park, Weymouth DT4 7SX
Visit Santa's Grotto from 12 - 2pm, and see Rudolph and Blitzen before they shoot off into the skies to deliver presents all over the world!
A jolly Elf will guide you through the festive forest to meet Father Christmas in his Christmas Cabin and receive a special Sea Life gift. There’s also a Christmas Craft Zone for tree decoration making, Reindeer food making or Christmas letter writing.
SANTA SPECIALS DECEMBER 2018 GO ONLINE
1–22 December
FOR TIME S AND TO BOOK
BOOKIN OPEN NOGS W
Magical Father Christmas at Farmer Palmer's
SWANAG ERAILWAY .CO.UK
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, Poole BH16 6EU Make magical memories meeting Father Christmas in his wonderful winter cabin. No pre-booking required and no long queues! Our clever Elves operate a time slot booking system on your arrival. Visit 10am – 4pm on weekends (or 11-12 Tue/Wed) during December. Only £6 extra and fab present.
To promote your local event in the next issue please email editor@familiesdorset.co.uk
£17 per person
1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21-24 Dec
£16 per person 20 Dec
Each day trains depart from Swanage at 10:30, 12:05, 13:40 and 15:15
swanagerailway.co.uk
SWA2280-SantaSpecials-87x85mm-001.indd 1 familiesonline.co.uk
15 December
Santa Specials
Coach & Horses, Wimborne BH21 1QB
24–25 November, 1–2, 8–9, 15–23 December
8–9, 15-16 December
8–9, 15-23 December
Santa’s Arrival Day & Grotto See Santa’s arrival with free music and festive market stalls to enjoy from 11am – 3pm. Santa’s Grotto will then be open every Saturday in December from 1 – 3pm.
8 - 9, 15 - 24 December
Elfish Expedition
Honeybrook Adventure Farm, Wimborne Minster BH21 4JD
24 November, 1, 8, 15, 22 December
6, 8 - 23 December
08/10/2018 09:53 Families Dorset 13
