The best Christmas event in Essex is back and we can’t wait to have you all down for a whole lot of festive cheer we just know Yule love! We are not only one of the best places to see Santa in Essex, but we’re also one of the most affordable with our child prices starting from £20 which includes a Christmas trail, gingerbread man and hot punch, Christmas craft activity, letter writing to Santa, miniature Christmas village, sanctuary access and of course, that all-important personal meeting with Father Christmas in our Hopefield grotto, where they will also receive a quality, age-appropriate gift.
Sessions are sold on a time slot basis so that it is not a crowded, overwhelming experience, but regardless of your time slot you are welcome to enjoy the rest of the sanctuary at your own leisure between 10am and 3pm. This event will be running weekends from 29th November, and also on 22nd & 23rd December 2025.
We ho ho hope to see lots of you down for the most magical time of the year!
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