5 Raring2go! Festive Family Fun / Where’s Santa? Friday 21st November - Sunday 4th Jan Chiswick House & Gardens The Twelfth Night of Christmas Experience a fantastical festive journey inspired by the beloved 1780 carol ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ and the era in which it was written. For younger visitors, from November 29th, Father Christmas awaits in his charming 18th-century grotto, ready to share a festive story and a gift. chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/ Friday 21st November - Sunday 4th Jan Glow at RHS Garden Wisley Experience the sparkle of the season and see much-loved garden areas awash with colour against the dark sky night! As twilight falls, RHS Garden Wisley is transformed into a world of magical winter wonders. With a trail that’s more magical than ever before, see plants and landscapes come to life to reveal hidden wonders, where every path leads to a new discovery and nothing is what it seems. rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/wisley-glow Saturday 22nd Nov – Wed 24th Dec A Magical Christmas at Godstone Farm Jingle all the way for a festive farmyard day out! Celebrate the season with a magical visit to Father Christmas in his cozy grotto, and choose a gift from his Toy Shop. Enjoy entry to the Christmas Show – an interactive performance to add sparkle to your visit. godstonefarm.co.uk Saturday 22nd Nov – Wed 24th Dec Squires Garden Centre Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto Be welcomed by one of Santa’s jolly elves before meeting the man himself – it’s the perfect moment to ask those all-important questions! Running on selected dates and centres. squiresgardencentres.co.uk Saturday 22nd Nov – Wed 31st Dec Chessington World of Adventures Winter’s Tail A magical Christmas adventure awaits you and your family in the Christmas Village (running until 24th December). Jingle away to a festive Silent Disco before you journey into a snowy woodland guided by an Elf to visit Santa’s Grotto. Greeted by twinkling lights and the scent of a woodfire, join Father Christmas who is ready to hear your Christmas wishes. After Christmas, dust off those Christmas blues and join us with your nearest and DEERest for some post-Christmas fun. www.chessington.com/explore/events/christmas/ Saturday 22nd Nov – Sunday 4th Jan Polesden Lacey Christmas in Wonderland Family Trail Join Grizwald the Griffin as he meets the White Rabbit and explores the delights of Wonderland in a festive children’s trail around the grounds of Polesden Lacey. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/polesden-lacey/ Saturday 22nd Nov – Sunday 4th Jan Peacock Theatre The Snowman Soar to the North Pole just in time for our Christmas party where snow-folk from around the world meet penguins, princesses, the fiendish Jack Frost, and of course Father Christmas. It might even snow… This is a magical stage adaptation of the much-loved book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson, all accompanied by a live orchestra. sadlerswells.com/whats-on/the-snowman-2025/ Saturday 22nd Nov – Sunday 4th Jan Wimbledon Quarter Ice Skating at the Quarter Set within Wimbledon Quarter’s winter wonderland, glide across the ice surrounded by twinkling lights, sparkling Christmas trees and seasonal cheer. And because it’s indoors, the fun is guaranteed whatever the weather. Plus, from Friday 29th November until Christmas Eve, children will be welcomed into Santa’s cosy festive hideaway where they can share their Christmas wishes, soak up the sparkle of the season, and take home a magical memory. wimbledonquarter.com/event/ice-skating-atwimbledon-quarter-2025/ Saturday 22nd Nov – Sunday 4th Jan Claremont Landscape Garden A Very Penguin Christmas Join Captain Iceberg, Professor Snowflake and friends as they explore the Garden with fun games and activities in this delightful family trail. Learn how to be a little more penguin, with activities like waddle walking, snowball hurling and writing letters to Father Christmas. Wrap up warm, bring your family huddle, and help the penguins feel right at home on their Claremont Christmas holiday. After your walk, warm up with a delicious range of hot snacks and beverages available from the Gardener’s Bothy Café. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/ claremont-landscape-garden/events
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