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Magical Winter Woodland Grotto

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Join us for a magical time at our Winter Woodland Grotto

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Join us every weekend in December up until Christmas including 19th & 22nd December for our Magical Winter Woodland Grotto experience between 10am & 2pm. 30minute sessions; £15.00 per child

(NOTE: Under 2s have the option to just visit Father Christmas only and receive a special gift for £7. Booking on the day).

This magical experience entails:

  1. Be warmly welcomed by cheerful Elves and receive a special goodie bag to collect treasures along the way.
  2. Begin your journey with an instant festive photo to capture your magical time.
  3. Make your own sparkling reindeer food—perfect for sprinkling on your garden or leaving out for Santa’s hungry helpers on Christmas Eve.
  4. Spend time with the Elves writing your Christmas wish list to send to Father Christmas.
  5. Have a private meeting with the big man himself, Father Christmas! Discover if you’ve been naughty or nice and receive a special gift.
  6. Make your own wooden Christmas decoration to take home and hang on your Christmas Tree.
  7. Take a Walk through Cnwch Woods Blue Route to find the missing elves in our "Where's Elfie?" trail.
  8. Finish with a delicious Hot chocolate and gingerbread man from our Café.


Includes FREE PARKING at the Visitor Centre (Please register your vehicle at the front reception desk).





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    Free cancellation

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Upcoming availability

August

August 2026

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