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Santa At Belfairs: craft-making and gifts
Come and meet Santa at Belfairs Woodland Centre .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 come to see you good little ones Good
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Father Christmas in his grotto at Abberton
Come and meet Father Christmas in his magical outdoor grotto at Abberton Nature Reserve and receive a present. You can also complete our trail and make Christmas crafts You will need to book one of the hour-long sessions to meet Santa and take part in the craft sessions. The trail is a drop-in session.
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Christmas Trail and Craft – Hornchurch Country Park
Enjoy some family time in Hornchurch Country Park on a self-lead trail, then head back to the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre to create some Christmas crafts to take home. Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors Children must be accompanied by an adult There are various time slots throughout the day and booking is essential.
Find out more »Winter Ranger Walk at Fingringhoe Wick
Join the EWT ranger for a winter wander round the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and explore the seasonal highlights to be found at this time of year. Wrap up warm as we will go out in all weathers Children must be accompanied by an adult Boking reccommended
Find out more »Father Christmas in the Walled Garden at Bedfords Park
Come and meet Father Christmas in the magical winter surroundings of the walled garden at Bedford Park. Follow a trail, create a Christmas craft, feed the deer and receive a small present. Advance booking for your chosen hourly slot is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for the weather
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Father Christmas in his grotto at The Naze
Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto at The Naze and receive a special Christmas present. Wrap up warm and have a go at our “hunt for Rudolph” trail, head back to the centre for marshmallows and hot chocolate around the fire and make your own Rudolph to take home. Story time with Father Christmas
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Meet Father Christmas in his Woodland Grotto at Thurrock Thameside Nature Park
Father Christmas has a brand new woodland grotto at Thurrock Thameside Nature Park Take a tractor-trailer ride from the Visitors Centre to the magical fairy lit woodland walk, where you will toast a festive treat over an open fire and follow the Jack Frost trail. Festive crafts and gift included. The experience will last approximately
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Christmas Carols at Abberton
Join Essex Wildlife Trust at Abberton Visitor Centre for an evening of beautiful Christmas carols with former members of the famous chapel choirs of Cambridge University! Join in with your old favourites and enjoy a performance of some beautiful sacred music over a glass of mulled wine and delicious homemade mince pies. Other light refreshments
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Adult Story Telling Night in Belfairs Woods
The theme of the Adult Storytelling Night in Belfairs Woods is: " The twisted truth from the Christmas trees" Join our story masters around the log circle, in the dark, under the trees... This adult-only event with a difference starts in Belfairs Woodland Centre where you'll meet local legends Hannah Brailsford and Shane Ibbs before
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