DAYS OUT
Get ahead of the queues and book your tickets early!
As the most wonderful time of the year rolls around, it’s time to secure tickets for the magical Christmas grottos popping up around the UK. After all, there’s nothing better than meeting the merriest man of all, Father Christmas, to get you in the festive spirit.
BELIEVE – ST DAVID’S, CARDIFF
Is your little one dreaming of a white Christmas? Or maybe they’ve got their eyes set on a specific toy instead... Whatever their Christmas wish is this year, they can share it with Santa himself – and get you to put in a good word for them, too – during a magical grotto experience at St David’s in Cardiff.
But first, you must venture through Santa’s enchanting post room filled with mischievous elves sorting through letters to Santa from children all around the world.
Plus, your little ones can decorate their own delicious Christmas gingerbread treat and take a photo to commemorate the day at the Elfie Selfie posting point.
Then, stroll into Santa’s warm, cosy study for a one-to-one experience with the big man himself, where your little ones can share all their hopes and dreams for Christmas this year.
A jolly day out sure to help you spread some festive cheer, you can even pick up some of the presents on your to-get list while you’re in St David’s.
• Ticket from £14 per child and £6 per adult. To book, please visit: stdavidscardiff.com
THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE – SWANAGE, DORSET
Get your tickets ready and climb aboard the set of one of your favourite Christmas films – The Polar Express!
A theatrical day jam-packed with endless fun for all the family, hop into your comfiest pyjamas like the film’s main characters and get your ticket hole punched before embarking on the hour-long railway journey through Swanage.
Sing and dance along with the train crew, then indulge in a delicious hot chocolate to mark the occasion.
Plus, you’ll even meet Father Christmas himself, who will be roaming through the seven steam train carriages, all named after his famous reindeer friends.
With The Polar Express chugging along Swanage Railway between 17 November and 30 December, there’s plenty of time for you to grab a ticket, take a seat and meet Santa this year.
• Tickets from £44.24 per person. To book, please visit: thepolarexpress.seetickets.com
FATHER CHRISTMAS AT SHEPPY’S – SHEPPY’S CIDER FARM, TAUNTON
This year, Father Christmas is making a special stop at a venue both parents and children alike will be overjoyed to visit – Taunton’s beloved cider farm, Sheppy’s.
Step into Father Christmas’ grotto which has taken up residence in Sheppy’s Oak Vat, where your little ones can reveal thei
