The Christmas Experience at West Lodge Farm Park 28th Nov - 24th Dec A treasured tradition for many families - a festive journey through the North Pole, Elf School, and a visit to Father Christmas in his grotto. Santa Express at Great Central Railway 28th Nov - 24th Dec A heritage steam train transformed with twinkling lights, departing from Loughborough. Children meet Santa and his elves on board, with a gift delivered by the man himself. Santa Specials at The Battlefield Line Selected dates, 29th Nov - 24th Dec A 90-minute festive journey aboard a beautifully decorated heritage train from Shackerstone, with three package tiers to suit every budget. Christmas at Thinktank, Birmingham Breakfast with Santa & Santa’s Workshop: 5th-23rd Dec A great one to combine with a science museum day out. Meet Santa in his Workshop or enjoy Storytime with Santa, plus a hands-on craft activity and a gift. Breakfast with Santa at Statfold Country Park 12th, 13th, 19th-23rd Dec Back after a sell-out first year - a magical morning at Statfold’s vintage fairground, with delicious food, festive cheer and a visit from Santa himself. Abbey Park Miniature Railway Santa Special Sun 13th Dec, 10:30am-3pm Hop aboard the miniature railway right in Abbey Park for a train ride to visit Santa! Charity Fun Runs Loughborough Santa Run Sunday 6th Dec Hop, skip, dance or dash your way around a closed-road 2.5km or 5km route through Loughborough, in aid of Rainbows Hospice. New this year: a Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Market. Freddie’s Festive Fun Run, Hastings High School, Burbage Sunday 6th Dec A 1K (wheelchair friendly) or 5K walk, jog or run for all ages and abilities, in aid of The Bodie Hodges Foundation. Fancy dress encouraged! Ashby Santa Fun Run & Walk Sunday 6th Dec Celebrating its 12th year, this festive fun run and walk returns to the Bath Grounds in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, raising money for local charities. Coalville Santa Run & Walk Sunday 13th Dec Celebrating its 6th year, with a fantastic day of festive fun, laughter and community spirit. This year in support of Glenfield Breast Care and the Leicester Oncology Department. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO Running an event? Don't keep it a secret! List it at raring2go.co.uk and get it in front of local parents actively looking for things to do with their children - just £15 a month. Genuinely free, community family event? List it for free. Scan the QR code or visit raring2go.co.uk/post-an-event 17
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