Festive Festive Watch Watch
Long held family traditions make Christmas magical for both children and grown-ups alike! From trimming the tree, to digging out the stockings and leaving a mince pie out for Santa, it’s a season to be treasured. Make yours even more special with a visit to some of these sparkling destinations – all ready to treat and entertain you to make it your merriest Christmas yet.
Northampton & Lamport Railway host Santa Specials this November & December Get in the festive mood with a magical, relaxing train ride aboard the Northampton & Lamport Railway and meet Santa in his magical Grotto! Details of the event will be released soon, so keep an eye on their website for dates and times. T: 01604 820327 W: www.nlr.org.uk
Festive joy returns with Magical Wicksteed bigger and better than ever! Wicksteed Park has launched its incredibly popular Magical Wicksteed festive experience for this Christmas. The event will run from Saturday November 27th through to Christmas Eve, with this year promising to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s Magical Wicksteed will include a Christmas show in the park’s new theatre as well as a visit to Santa’s reindeer and meeting Mr and Mrs Claus and their cheeky elves. The price also includes unlimited rides on the train and all the rides in the Adventure Zone. Tickets are £19.50 for children and £17.50 for adults. A Wicksteed Twilight experience will also be available on selected midweek evenings. Magical Wicksteed is covered by the park’s Covid promise, which guarantees guests a full refund if the government introduces restrictions which prevent it from putting on the event. Check out all the details online. W: www.wicksteedpark.org
Ho Ho Ho - Weston Favell presents SANTA!
The Christmas Lights BIG Switch on event will run from 4-8pm and will be hosted by local community radio station Shire Sounds on Thursday 25th November at Kettering Market Place. The fun and festive schedule will be released soon, so keep your eyes peeled on This is Kettering social media channels as you won’t want to miss what’s in store this year! There will be plenty of chances to support your local town centre with Christmas Markets on Kettering Market Place on Saturdays 4th, 11th and 18th December with lots of gift ideas, food and drink with festive entertainment for the whole family.
The star of the show is back! Santa will be headlining Christmas at Weston Favell Shopping centre from Saturday 20th November to Friday 24th December. Meet Santa in his sparkly new grotto this Christmas and enjoy other fun activities and live acts throughout the centre as we countdown to the big day! Discover a rather cheeky talking post-box, make a wish on the wishing star, receive some good old-fashioned advice from a Pink Fairy Godmother and so much more! Visit the website for more details and to book tickets for Santa’s Grotto. T&C’s and a booking fee applies. Ticket includes entry with gift.
W: www.thisiskettering.com
W: www.westonfavellshopping.com
The magic of Christmas set to illuminate Kettering
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