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CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY GUIDE 21 DECEMBER - 5 JANUARY

DA I LY CR A FT S AND ENTERTAINM ENT SATURDAY 21/12 10.00 - 12.00

Christmas Cuddlies, Amber

10.00 / 15.00

SUNDAY 22/12 8.45 - 10.00

MONDAY 23/12 10.00 - 12.00

Meet The Birds of Prey, The Glasshouse Terrace

Christmas Canvas Workshop, Amber

14.00 - 16.00

Jo Malone Gingerbread Houses, Garden Room

10.30 - 11.30

Festive Fashion Fun, Amber

Falconry Display, Presentation Lawn

13.00 - 17.00

10.00 - 12.00

Christmas Crafts, Amber

Christmas Crafts, Amber

North Pole Pottery, Amber

14.00 – 16.00

14.00 - 16.00

Christmas Cupcakes, Amber

WEDNESDAY 25/12 08.00 - 10.00

Santa with Breakfast, The Glasshouse

11.00 - 13.00

Santa’s Grotto, Panoramic Lounge

THURSDAY 26/12 8.45 - 10.00

FRIDAY 27/12 10.00 - 12.00

Watercolour Canvas, Amber

10.30 - 11.30

Junior Circus Skills, Amber

11.00 / 14.00

Christmas Cupcakes, Amber

13.00 - 17.00

Christmas Crafts, Amber

The Magic Repair Shed, Amber

Balloon Fairies Festive Fun, Amber

13.00 - 17.00

Balloon Fairies Festive Fun, Amber

14.00 - 17.00

Meet the Reindeer, The Glasshouse Terrace

Carol Singers, The Glasshouse Terrace

Meet The Birds of Prey, The Glasshouse Terrace

Falconry Display, Presentation Lawn

10.00 - 12.00

Santa & Reindeer Plates, Amber

15.00 - 17.00

Bauble Design, Amber

14.00 - 17.00

Roaming Christmas Entertainers, Everywhere

13.00 - 17.00

TUESDAY 24/12

12.00 – 16.00

14.00 - 16.00

13.00 - 17.00

SATURDAY 28/12 10.00 – 12.00

Christmas Cuddlies, Amber

11.00 / 14.00

Mr Balloony, Amber

10.00 / 15.00

Jo Malone Gingerbread Houses, Garden Room

13.00 - 17.00

Balloon Fairies Festive Fun, Amber

15.00 - 20.00

Face Painting & Glitter Bar, Amber

SUNDAY 29/12 8.45 - 10.00

MONDAY 30/12 10.00 - 12.00

Meet The Birds of Prey, The Glasshouse Terrace

New Year Calendars, Amber

10.00 – 12.00

Balloon Fairies Festive Fun, Amber

10.30 - 11.30

Kids Yoga Session, Amber

13.00 - 17.00

Decopatch Designs, Amber

14.00 - 15.00

Falconry Display, Presentation Lawn

13.00 - 17.00

10.00 – 12.00

Watercolour Canvas, Amber

14.00 - 16.00 Bead It, Amber

13.00 - 17.00

Construct & Create, Amber

13.00 - 17.00

FRIDAY 03/01 10.00 - 12.00

Decopatch Designs, Amber

14.00 - 16.00

Wooden Crafts, Amber

WEDNESDAY 01/01 8.00 - 12.00

Balloon fairies NYE Party Crafts, Amber

Roaming Caracaturist, Lobby

18.00 - 22.00

Kids Yoga Session, Amber

18.00 - 22.00

Balloon Fairies Fun, Amber

17.00 - 21.00

New Year Calendars, Amber

SATURDAY 04/01

SUNDAY 05/01

Balloon Fairies Bead Bar, Amber

NYE Glitter & Glam Bar, Amber

Live Illustrator, Lobby

Balloon Fairies Festive Fun, Amber

THURSDAY 02/01

TUESDAY 31/12

10.00 - 12.00

Potty Crafts, Amber

14.00 - 16.00

New Year Calendars, Amber

Premium Activity - £20

10.00 - 11.00

13.00 - 17.00

14.00 - 16.00

10.00 – 12.00

Potty Crafts, Amber

14.00 – 16.00

Construct & Create, Amber

Premium Activity - £45

POCKET TOWNS 18M TO 7YRS

Ignite your imagination in our wooden toy town, featuring themed play areas.

Open daily 9.00 - 18.00 in Amber from 21 December – 5 January. Closes 17.00 on Christmas Day.

CHRISTMAS CUDDLIES

NORTH POLE POTTERY

Unleash your creativity with festive pottery painting. Design and paint your very own Christmas-themed keepsake, perfect for displaying at home.

FESTIVE FASHION

Create your very own festive-themed Be My Bear. A heartwarming holiday activity where kids can craft their perfect cuddly friend to take home. £20 per bear, plus extra for costumes.

Design your own personalised festive fashion piece! Get creative with holiday-themed designs to wear and showcase your unique style this Christmas.

BALLOON FAIRIES FESTIVE FUN

JO MALONE LONDON GINGERBREAD HOUSES

Festive fun awaits with Christmas arts, crafts, and a touch of fairy sparkle! Enjoy activities for all ages and create keepsakes to take home and treasure this holiday season.

Kids aged 8-14 can decorate gingerbread houses with pastry chefs. Includes hot chocolate, treats, and mulled wine for adults.

INDOOR ADVENTURE

Try soft archery, soft axe throwing, and giant games in our action-packed indoor adventure zone. Fun challenges and friendly competition for all ages!

SOFT PLAY

Let your kids run wild in our soft play zone, where they can climb, jump, and explore in a safe, padded space designed for fun-filled adventures.

Closes 17.00 on Christmas Day.

CINEMA ROOM

Relax with two daily showings of festive family favourites. Grab a bean bag, enjoy freshly popped popcorn, and get cosy with Christmas classics for all ages.

Premium Activity - £20 Premium Activity - £45

CHILDREN’S POOL

Located in the Potting Shed, this is the perfect spot for little ones to splash and play. Open daily from 10.00-18.00, the area provides a cosy and familyfriendly atmosphere.

FESTIVE FIRE PIT

Enjoy the fire pit in the Formal Gardens from 15.00–16.00, with carol singers adding festive cheer on Christmas Eve only. Please note: no fire pit on Christmas Day.

ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE WOODLAND ACTIVITIES

BABYSITTING

Archery

Mini Landies

Asher’s Woodland Ages 6+, Adult £35, Child £20

Asher’s Woodland Ages 2-8, 20 mins £40

Axe-Throwing

Bike Rides (No Booking Necessary)

Asher’s Woodland Ages 10+, Adult £35, Child £20

Daily 9.00 - 16.00*, Asher’s Woodland 5+ Free, 13-16 £5, Adult £15, Electric £20 *Bikes must be returned by 16.00

Woodland Activities run between 9.00 – 16.00 at set time slots, subject to availability and weather conditions.

BOOK YOUR SPOT →

Looking for some child-free time?

We’ll arrange a trusted babysitter through our partner, Tinies.

From £22.50 per hour (£48 per hour on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day) Minimum 3-hour booking To book, contact Guest Services on 6140.

SPORT Family Golf

ANOUSKA’S KIDS’ CLUB

Enjoy a round together for £80.

Available on request – limited spots.

Contact Golf Reception on 01923 294266

21 December – 12 January Join us for a fun-filled half term at our holiday club with activities like:

Sessions:

Morning: 10.00 - 13.00 (Monday – Sunday)

Woodland Walks • Decorative Sand Art • Pizza-Making • DesignA-T-Shirt • Design and Create A Fan Jewellery-Making • Creative StonePainting • Colourful Fruit Kebabs Baking + more!

Afternoon: 14.00 - 17.00 (Monday – Saturday)

£45 per child/session £60 per child/session (24-31/12) £75 per child/session (1/01) Call 01923 296 047 to book.

SWIMMING Children’s Pool

Daily 10.00 - 18.00

Sequoia Pool (4yrs+)

Daily 15.00 - 17.00 Christmas Day: All ages, 08:00 – 12:00 Please arrive swim-ready.

TREASURE HUNT START GAME →

Our treasure hunt can be completed at your own leisure by following the steps below.

GAMES & MOVIES Games

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Open the App Store or Google Play Store, search for Actionbound and download the app.

Scan or click the QR code above with your phone’s camera to enter the game.

Take a fun selfie and set a name.

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Explore The Grove and work as a team to complete the challenges.

Once you’ve found the final answer, tell the Reception team to receive your treasure!

Amber Foyer, Daily 9.00 - 21.00 Table tennis, pool, football, basketball, plus a selection of classic family board games to enjoy.

Movies

Amber, Daily 11.00, 16.30 Grab headphones, popcorn, and settle into our comfy beanbags for daily screenings of seasonal movies.

If you need any help, please ask a member of the Activities Team.

VIEW OUR WINTER GUIDE →

Soft Play

Amber, Daily 9.00 – 18.00 Indoor fun for little ones with slides, a ball pit, and soft shapes for endless play.

Indoor Adventure

Amber, Daily 09.00 – 18.00 Soft Archery, Axe Throwing, Football

25 - 28 DECEMBER 2024

FE ST I VE F UN AT THE GROVE Step into a world of enchantment this Christmas at The Grove! From meeting Santa to mind-blowing magic, we’ve got a sleigh full of exciting activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Santa with Breakfast

Santa’s Grotto

Christmas Day 25 December

Boxing Day 26 December

Saturday 28 December

After a long night of delivering presents, Santa and his elves will join you at The Glasshouse on 25th December for a truly magical breakfast!

Celebrate Christmas morning with festive delights, enchanting company, and the warmest of holiday memories.

Step into Santa’s enchanting Grotto on 25th December and receive a special gift picked just for you! Perfect for all ages, this magical experience brings festive joy and Christmas wonder, creating memories to treasure as you meet Santa in his winter wonderland.

Our festive entertainers will be spreading holiday cheer with cracker jokes, Christmas wishes, and amazing balloon creations.

Watch in wonder as they twist up festive balloon hats, bringing joy to guests of all ages.

Get ready to be enchanted at The Magic Repair Shed!

This Christmas, experience hilarious fun, captivating stories, and magical tricks that revive broken things in surprising ways. Enjoy two 30-minute shows plus up-close magic as our performers engage with guests.

Be amazed by Mr Balloony, a member of the Inner Magic Circle and Guinness World Record holder!

Enjoy sleight of hand, comedy magic, and balloon artistry in two 30-minute shows, plus his mix-andmingle magic and pocket-sized balloon creations for all ages!

31 DECEMBER 2024

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT:

NEW YEAR’S EVE Get ready to ring in the New Year with style and sparkle! Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with fun activities for guests of all ages.

Balloon Fairies Bead Bar

NYE Glitter & Glam Bar

Create your own dazzling bead accessories with the help of our magical Balloon Fairies – a perfect keepsake to remember the night!

Step up your sparkle game at the Glitter & Glam Bar, where you’ll be transformed for the big night ahead.

Live Illustrator Capture the moment with a personalised illustration from our talented artist – a unique memento to treasure from your New Year’s Eve experience.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates on our NYE celebration!

FESTIVE DINING AT THE GROVE 2 0 DECEM B E R — 2 JA N UA RY

DAILY WINTER WARMERS

24/ 12

RESTAURANT OPENING TIMES Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

The Glasshouse

07.00 - 10.00

❄

18.00 - 21.00

The Stables

07.30 - 10.00

12.00 - 14.30

18.00 - 21.00

❄

❄

17.30 - 22.45

Madhu’s

25/12

Lounges

❄

12.00 - 20.30

The Glasshouse

07.30 - 10.30*

13.00 - 16.30

Closed

The Stables

07.30 - 10.30*

13.00 - 16.30

Closed

❄

❄

Closed

Madhu’s Lounges

❄

FAMILY FESTIVE BUFFET 27 to 31 December • 12pm - 2pm Child £15 | Adult £28 Join us in the Cinnamon Suite for a festive family lunch. Tuck into favourites like crispy mac ‘n’ cheese bites, honey-glazed cocktail sausages, and sweet treats such as gingerbread cupcakes and Yule log.

Delicious moments await!

12.00 - 18.00

2 /01

1 /01

31 /12

2 7 - 3 0 /1 2

26/12

Enjoy a complimentary light cold buffet from 6 pm to 9 pm, exclusively for our residents.

The Glasshouse

07.30 - 11.30*

❄

18.00 - 21.00

The Stables

07.30 - 10.00*

12.00 - 14.30

18.00 - 21.00

Madhu’s

❄

12:00 - 15:00

17.30 - 22.45

Lounges

❄

The Glasshouse

07.00 - 10.00*

The Stables

High Chai

12.00 - 20.30

12.30 - 14.00

18.00 - 21.00

07.30 - 10.00

12.00 - 14.30

18.00 - 21.00

Madhu’s

❄

12:00 - 15:00

17.30 - 22.45

Lounges

❄

High Chai

12.00 - 20.30

The Glasshouse

07.00 - 10.00*

❄

19.00 - 21.00

The Stables

07.30 - 10.00

12.00 - 14.30

19.00 - 00.00

Madhu’s

❄

12:00 - 15:00

18.00 - 00.00

Lounges

❄

High Chai

12.00 - 20.30

The Glasshouse

07.00 - 11.30*

Closed

18.00 - 21.00

The Stables

07.30 - 10.00

12.00 - 14.00

18.00 - 21.00

Madhu’s

❄

12:00 - 15:00

17.00 - 00.00

Lounges

❄

High Chai

12.00 - 20.30 ❄

18.00 - 21.00

07.30 - 10.00

12.00 - 14.00

18.00 - 21.00

Madhu’s

❄

12:00 - 15:00

17.00 - 00.00

Lounges

❄

The Glasshouse

07.00 - 11.30*

The Stables

*Breakfast must be booked

High Chai

12.00 - 20.30

FESTIVE FIREPIT 20 December to 1 January Closed Christmas Day

3pm - 4pm Warm up on The Glasshouse Terrace with complimentary treats including toasted marshmallows, roasted chestnuts, mince pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate.

Available exclusively to hotel residents.

THE STABLES BAR FOOD 12pm - 9pm Take a seat at The Stables Bar – the perfect spot for a relaxed bite to eat. From burgers and hot dogs to traditional fish and chips, there’s something to tickle everyone’s fancy.

THE LOUNGES 12pm - 8.30pm Indulge in a delicious selection of homemade soups, sandwiches, and salads, perfect for a light bite.

In the evening, savour our expertly crafted sushi menu, featuring crispy nigiri, fresh maki, sashimi, and more. Or, treat yourself to afternoon tea— available most days except 24th–26th December, 31st December, and 1st January.