Herts &amp; Beds


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-hertfordshire-zoo-every-weekend-plus-23-24-dec"><a href="https://hertfordshirezoo.com/events/christmas-at-hertfordshire-zoo/">Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo</a> every weekend, plus 23-24 Dec  </h3>



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<p>Tickets to see Santa in his grotto are included in your entry price for this special Christmas event (but it&#8217;s first come, first served, so make sure that you get into the queue early so you don&#8217;t miss your chance!). Be sure to say hello to The Grinch (who will be roaming around the zoo) and see the reindeer in the woodland walk, too. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-spectacular-willows-activity-farm-until-24-dec"><a href="https://www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/santa-spectacular/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa Spectacular</a>, Willows Activity Farm, until 24 Dec</h3>



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<p>Kids who pay Santa a visit in his grotto will receive a special key to his Toy Shop where they can choose their own gift, plus they&#8217;ll have the chance to make a cuddly toy, decorate gingerbread, meet the reindeer, have a go at synthetic ice skating, watch a 3D film and try out the festive funfair rides. Plus there&#8217;ll be woodland rides and all the farm&#8217;s usual adventure play and animal activities. £12.48 &#8211; £34.95 for adults and £49.95 &#8211; £59.95 per child. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-magic-of-christmas-mead-open-farm-every-weekend-plus-23-24-dec"><a href="https://www.meadopenfarm.co.uk/events/view/christmas-at-mead-open-farm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Magic of Christmas</a>, Mead Open Farm, every weekend plus 23-24 Dec</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Mead-Open-Farm-Santa-1000x667.jpg" alt="Father Christmas santa mead open farm" class="wp-image-81024" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Mead-Open-Farm-Santa-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Mead-Open-Farm-Santa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Mead-Open-Farm-Santa-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Mead-Open-Farm-Santa.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Follow the magical North Pole walkthrough (and take on the naughty or nice detector) to see Father Christmas in his cosy grotto. Listen to a festive story, choose a toy from his shop and take part in a Make a Bear Workshop. Kids can also help to make reindeer food, enjoy an interactive tree trimming show and decorate some gingerbread with Mrs C! Plus there&#8217;ll be all the usual farm animal antics to get involved in. £30 for adults, £40 for children.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-farmer-christmas-foxholes-farm-7-8-dec-and-14-15-dec"><a href="https://www.foxholesfarm.com/product/farmer-christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Farmer Christmas</a>, Foxholes Farm, 7-8 Dec and 14-15 Dec </h3>



<p>Head to Foxholes Farm Park in Hertford for your chance to meet Farmer Christmas &#8211; when he&#8217;s not ploughing the fields and looking after the animals he&#8217;ll be in his grotto giving out pressies to good girls and boys. You&#8217;ll get limited access to the farm park with your pre-booked ticket. From £9.95. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-s-magical-grotto-aldenham-country-park-16-24-dec"><a href="https://www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk/winterfest">Santa&#8217;s Magical Grotto</a>, Aldenham Country Park, 16 &#8211; 24 Dec</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="668" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/turvey-house-festivities-from-website-1000x668.jpg" alt="little girl in Christmas clothing by tree" class="wp-image-74357" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/turvey-house-festivities-from-website-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/turvey-house-festivities-from-website-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/turvey-house-festivities-from-website-786x525.jpg 786w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/turvey-house-festivities-from-website.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>How about a trip to the farm park with a festive twist? Meet the Big Man, then choose a gift from the workshop. Don&#8217;t forget to write a letter to post before you leave and Santa will reply with a personal video message. Winterfest Farm Passes (£7.95) are required to visit the magical grotto and include entry to the farm, Christmas tunes in the Dance Tunnel, a Santa-Oke where you can belt out festive faves, and Elf Hunt (with prizes up for grabs). The optional Santa&#8217;s Grotto ticket is £14.95 per child. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-s-steam-specials-leighton-buzzard-railway-11-18-19-20-23-dec"><a href="https://www.buzzrail.uk/christmas/santa-s-steam-specials/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa&#8217;s Steam Specials</a>, Leighton Buzzard  Railway, 11/18/19/20/23 Dec </h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="659" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/santa-special-leighton-buzzard-1000x659.jpg" alt="Santa steam train Leighton Buzzard" class="wp-image-74094" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/santa-special-leighton-buzzard-1000x659.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/santa-special-leighton-buzzard-800x527.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/santa-special-leighton-buzzard-797x525.jpg 797w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/santa-special-leighton-buzzard.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Hop on board the Santa Express for a 25-minute ride on the 100-year-old narrow gauge railway to Santa&#8217;s grotto at Page&#8217;s Park. Under 12s will receive a gift from the man himself while you can sniff out some stocking fillers at the gift shop. Adult £13, Child £14</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-palace-visit-with-santa-hatfield-house-8-14-15-21-dec"><a href="https://www.hatfield-house.co.uk/christmas/">A Palace Visit with Santa</a>, Hatfield House, 8/14/15/21 Dec</h3>



<p>Are you sitting comfortably children? Then settle in as storyteller Alex Shows shares stories of Elizabeth I and her childhood festivities at Hatfield House. Then meet the Big Man himself against the backdrop of a beautiful fireplace and receive a special gift from under the tree.&nbsp;Ticket £25. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-experience-at-southern-maltings-ware-14-dec-1-30pm-3pm-15-dec-10am-1-30pm"><a href="https://southernmaltings.co.uk/christmas-experience-2/">Christmas Experience at Southern Maltings</a>, Ware 14 Dec (1.30pm-3pm) 15 Dec (10am-1.30pm)</h3>



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<p>Children can enjoy festive fun in the Christmas Tree Garden, take part in Xmas-themed games, paint their own Christmas decoration in the Elf workshop, then meet with Santa in his grotto. Finally, watch a performance of The Little Christmas Tree in the woodland theatre and finish with a festive drink and snack in the Christmassy café. Adult £5, Child £15</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-breakfast-with-santa-george-iv-pub-great-amwell-14-and-21-dec"><a href="https://georgeivpub.co.uk/book-a-table/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Breakfast with Santa</a>, George IV Pub, Great Amwell, 14 and 21 Dec</h3>



<p>Book a table and enjoy a full English brekkie, festive songs and games while Santa wanders around meeting and greeting, posing for Santa selfies and giving out pressies. Adults £17.95, Child £12.95. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-experience-shepreth-wildlife-park-weekends-from-14-15-dec-and-21-24-dec"><a href="https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/meetsanta/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa Experience</a>, Shepreth Wildlife Park, weekends from 14 -15 Dec and 21 &#8211; 24 Dec</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-shepreth-wildlife-park-1000x667.jpg" alt="Santa and elf at Shepreth Wildlife Park" class="wp-image-81041" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-shepreth-wildlife-park-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-shepreth-wildlife-park-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-shepreth-wildlife-park-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-shepreth-wildlife-park.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>It&#8217;s all in the joy of giving and you can do your bit for chari-dee whilst getting some brownie points from the kids too &#8211; win! Little ones can meet Mr Claus in his grotto and get a gift to takeaway for a £10 donation to the Charity Elf in aid of the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital. Tickets to the Wildlife Park must be purchased separately. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dine-with-santa-knebworth-barns-15-amp-22-dec"><a href="https://knebworthhouse.com/Event/dine-with-santa/">Dine with Santa</a>, Knebworth Barns, 15 &amp; 22 Dec</h3>



<p>Book a festive family lunch or dinner at Knebworth House&#8217;s barns and not only will you get a tasty two course festive feast &#8211; turkey dinner or veggie option, plus a grazing platter on arrival and dessert &#8211; but a surprise visit from the man in red during your meal, too! £38 for adults and £28 for children. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-zsl-whipsnade-zoo-sold-out-except-for-17-dec"><a href="https://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/whats-on/christmas-at-whipsnade-zoo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo</a>, SOLD OUT except for 17 Dec </h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-at-Whipsnade-zoo-1000x667.jpg" alt="Santa Whipsnade Zoo" class="wp-image-81028" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-at-Whipsnade-zoo-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-at-Whipsnade-zoo-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-at-Whipsnade-zoo-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Santa-at-Whipsnade-zoo.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Santa&#8217;s coming back to Lookout Lodge for special pre-booked grotto slots in the cosy cabins. There&#8217;ll be festive crafts plus a gift to take home. Tickets £17.50 in addition to zoo entry tickets. There&#8217;s also the chance to share a special breakfast with the Big Man &#8211; with a cooked breakfast and crafts over a festive storytime (£42.50 for children). And you can combine your Santa meet with the chance to make festive animal food with the elves, including a tour to deliver your gifts. (£15 for adults, £40 for children).</p>


Be quick: catch Father Christmas in Herts & Beds

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