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ODDS FARM PARK, Wooburn Common,
near Beaconsfield. Every weekend from 27
November-19 December, plus 20-24
December, visit Santa in his festive grotto
(£2 additional charge for under 2’s and
season ticket holders) and get a free gift
from the Christmas tree in the shop.
Christmas themed Puppet shows every
weekend in December plus all the usual
attractions of the Farm Park, 01626 520
188, www.oddsfarm.co.uk
DINTON PASTURES, Hurst. Santa will be
in his natural woodland wildlife grotto on
12, 14-15 and 19-20 December between
1-3pm in the Embrook Room. Meet Santa
and his elf and receive a small gift. £4 per
child, all ages, no need to book,
www.wokingham.gov.uk/countryside
THE LOOK OUT DISCOVERY CENTRE,
Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell. On 11-12
December visit Santa in his grotto from
10am-4pm, along with his fairies and
elves. No advance booking required.
Face painting, festive art and craft and a
Christmas quiz will all be part of the usual
entrance price. Sparkling temporary
Christmas tattoos (extra charge),
01344 354400, www.bracknell-forest.gov.
uk/lookout
COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK, Burford,
Oxon. Visit Santa in his grotto every
weekend in December and every day from
20-24 December from 11am–3pm (times
may vary), 01993 823 006, www.
cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
A wide range of Bouncy Castles, Slides,
Soft Play, Go Karts and Sumo Suits for hire
364 days a year! For Indoor and Outdoor use.
www.bigonbouncing.co.uk
01628 410736/07926 751243
BROAD STREET MALL in Reading.
Santa’s Grotto is open on 20 November
for the Christmas Lights Switch-On
between 10am-2pm. See website for
further opening hours throughout
December. Gift from Santa £3.75, photo
with Santa £6.50, gift and photo £6.50.
No booking required, unless a large
group, 0118 957 6633,
www.broadstreetmall.com
OAKTREE NURSERY, Brock Hill, Bracknell
Rd, Warfield, are hoping to have Santa’s
grotto every weekend in December – call
to check first on 01344 890 667,
www.oaktreenurseryberkshire.co.uk
DOBBIES GROVELANDS GARDEN CENTRE,
Shinfield. Santa’s grand arrival on 21 November
at 11.30am (plus entertainment including face
painters and school choirs) and then in his
grotto every weekend until Christmas. Also
Santa’s Breakfasts at weekends from 4 Dec and
every day from 19-24 December and Suppers
from 20-23 December (meal bookings essential
on 0118 988 4822), www.dobbies.com
The following garden centres will not have
an actual Santa’s grotto but Santa will be
visiting at certain times and you can book
breakfast and teas with Santa in the
restaurants in the weeks leading up to
Christmas: WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRES
in Binfield (01344 869 456) and Hare
Hatch (0118 940 3933); THATCHAM
GARDEN CENTRE (01635 871 760); and
HEATHLANDS GARDEN CENTRE,
Wokingham (0118 977 3055),
www.thegardencentregroup.co.uk
DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE. THOMAS
SANTA SPECIALS on 4-5, 11-12, 18-19
and 22-23 December. Ride behind Thomas
the Tank Engine to Santa’s grotto, with
presents for the children, entertainment
and the chance to meet the Fat Controller
and his friends. Advance booking
essential. Tickets £10, babes in arms
free, 01235 817 200,
www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY
CENTRE, Quainton, near Aylesbury.
SANTA’S MAGICAL ADVENTURES on 4-5,
11-12 and 18-19 December (with
Thomas pulling the train on 4-5 and
11-12 Dec). A steam hauled train ride
with a present from Santa, plus
refreshments, magic show and miniature
railway ride. Booking essential. Tickets
from £14, £2 babes in arms, 01296 655
720, www.bucksrailcentre.org
Jubilee Jets
Holiday Club
Jubilee Jets is open every school holiday from 8:00 –
18:00 for children aged 4½ to 11 years. Full and half day
sessions available. Supervised by a fun team of qualified
staff Jubilee Jets is a great out-door adventure holiday
club where the best childhood memories are made.
For further information please contact:
Jubilee Jets on 0118 9701 600
www.jubileejets.co.uk
Paddock View, Rectory Rd, Padworth Common, Berks, RG7 4JD
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Out & About
Where to spot Santa! Photo courtesy Winter Wonderland
When a Christmas Eve visit
just isn’t enough, Santa can
also be found at……
MID HANTS WATERCRESS LINE,
Alresford. SANTA SPECIALS on 4-5, 11-12
and 18-24 December. Santa will visit every
child at their seat with a gift. Adults
receive a mince pie and seasonal drink.
Tickets £13, babies (under 1) £6, 01962
733 810, www.watercressline.co.uk
CHINNOR AND PRINCES RISBOROUGH
RAILWAY, Chinnor. SANTA SPECIALS on
4-5, 11-12 and 18-19 December. Santa
will be on every train handing out presents
to children. Seasonal refreshments for
adults. Booking advisable. Special carol
evening on 18 December at 7pm, 01844
353 535, www.chinnorrailway.co.uk
CHOLSEY & WALLINGFORD RAILWAY.
SANTA SPECIALS on 4-5, 11-12 and 18-
19 December. Santa will ride on the train
and each child up to the age of 8 will
receive a gift. Adults receive a hot drink
and mince pie at Wallingford Station. No
need to book, www.cholsey-wallingfordrailway.com
You can also meet Santa at many
of the events featured in our Diary
Dates pages starting on page 26.
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Feeding lambs
Biking in the woods
Cooking
Circus workshops
Henna tattoos
Trampolining
Games and races
Quad bikes
Or just hanging
out with friends
Ofsted registered
Thames Valley West
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