The Enchanted Eco Grotto

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The Enchanted Eco Grotto

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Help our elves with festive eco tasks before meeting with Father Christmas.

Event details

Meeting point

Discovery room

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Date

Time
9-4pm (time slots)
A static map of The Enchanted Eco Grotto

About the event

Step into our enchanted Barn Garden where our little helpers will first help the elves with festive tasks before meeting with Father Christmas in our twinkling grotto.

Activities include:

. Craft a twinkling festive eco lantern ( please bring a tin can )

. Create a batch of eco reindeer food

. Embark on a festive trail to find the missing presents

. Create a spellbound seed bomb to help nature bloom

. Design a wooden tree decoration to spread Christmas joy 

Once you have helped the elves with their tasks, each child will be rewarded with 3 chocolate coins*. Then you will join the line to meet Father Christmas in our magical woodland grotto in Millers Barn.  Here you will have time to spend with Father Christmas and each child booked on will receive a wildlife themed gift. 

Please note there may be a small wait after your activities to meet Father Christmas, but this allows every family to have a magical experience. Please bring your own camera or phone and our friendly elf will be happy to take any photos inside the grotto ( photographer not provided).

Recommended age for the activities is 2-11 ( you are welcome to bring younger children for free with a sibling but they will not receive a gift). All children that would like to receive a gift from santa need a booked ticket. Presents for under 2's will be appropriate for their age. 

This event is booked in timed slots!

Our slots this year are 90 minutes which includes time for you to do the activities and then meet Father Christmas. Please arrive at the start of your event time to ensure you have plenty of time to complete the activities. 

Tickets are individual for adults and children but each 90 minute slot is capped at 30 people. 

  • * If you have children with lactose intolerance you can state this on the form and an alternative treat will be provided. 

 

Booking

Price

Child with 2 accompanying adults £14
Additional siblings £11
Additional adults £3

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only
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Mobility

Please note the barn garden has small paths that are chipped and therefore the activities might not all be accessible for all,therefore we ask you contact us prior to booking to discuss your needs and we will adapt where possible. 

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What to bring

. Tin can to make your lantern

. Wrap up warm the event is outdoors including the grotto 

. Sensible footwear 

. Christmas trees will be available to be reserved for the week after so you may wish to bring a cash donation of £20. 

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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Accessible trails