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9:00 am
Winter Animal Trail – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
Visit the beautiful nature reserve at Fingringhoe to complete the winter animal trail! Follow the footprints around the reserve and match them to their animals. Don't forget to come back to the Visitor Centre when you're finished to collect your prize. No need to book as this is a drop in event which will take
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Santa At Belfairs
Come and meet Santa at Belfairs Woodland Centre Booking is by phone or in person only. A Gap has arisen in Santa's busy Christmas schedule and he's kindly agreed to visit Belfairs for seven days in December! Yes it means that he left Mrs Santa in Charge of the Elves and the toy factory to
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Winter Wonderland – Santa’s Grotto
Come and meet Santa in his Grotto, complete the trail and make some festive crafts to take home! Get to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas,,, You never know what you might get. Come and meet Santa in his Grotto this Christmas and receive a present. You can even take your photo in
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Santa has come to visit Mr Toad! Has Mr Toad been a good little boy? Follow a trail through the wintery woods before returning to find Santa in Toad's Caravan with a Christmas gift for you! Includes Christmas craft activity in the visitor centre. Allocated time slots
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Santa At Belfairs
Come and meet Santa at Belfairs Woodland Centre Booking is by phone or in person only. A Gap has arisen in Santa's busy Christmas schedule and he's kindly agreed to visit Belfairs for seven days in December! Yes it means that he left Mrs Santa in Charge of the Elves and the toy factory to
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Christmas Crafts – Langdon Visitor Centre
Drop in to make a festive craft, £3 per child, no need to book in advance but spaces may be limited at busy times Surprise a loved one by making a personal gift or maybe make a decoration for the tree or home. The choices are endless. Bring your imagination and creativity to life
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Santa At Belfairs
Come and meet Santa at Belfairs Woodland Centre Booking is by phone or in person only. A Gap has arisen in Santa's busy Christmas schedule and he's kindly agreed to visit Belfairs for seven days in December! Yes it means that he left Mrs Santa in Charge of the Elves and the toy factory to
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Santa At Belfairs
Come and meet Santa at Belfairs Woodland Centre Booking is by phone or in person only. A Gap has arisen in Santa's busy Christmas schedule and he's kindly agreed to visit Belfairs for seven days in December! Yes it means that he left Mrs Santa in Charge of the Elves and the toy factory to
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Santa At Belfairs
Come and meet Santa at Belfairs Woodland Centre Booking is by phone or in person only. A Gap has arisen in Santa's busy Christmas schedule and he's kindly agreed to visit Belfairs for seven days in December! Yes it means that he left Mrs Santa in Charge of the Elves and the toy factory to
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Stargazing – Abberton Reservoir
Join the Essex Wildlife Trust and North Essex Astronomical Society to look at the night sky through large telescopes at Abberton Reservoir. NEAS members will give talks throughout the evening and will help to identify the stars Bacon rolls will be available for purchase. Event runs whatever the weather. Advance booking essential
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