The Bluebell Railway's Santa Specials are very popular, and for this reason we ask you to book in advance. Santa Specials will leave Sheffield Park and head for Kingscote, some 9 miles away. Meandering gently through the delightful Sussex countryside, the journey will take you through the atmospheric Sharpthorne tunnel on the way to Kingscote. Your return trip with us will last around 90 minutes. At Kingscote have your photograph taken with Santa in his special marquee and watch the locomotive move from one end of the train to the other before the return journey to Sheffield Park. Santa Specials will be running on 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24 December 2009. Special features:Santa visits every child on board, Every child receives a gift,hildren's entertainer on every train Onboard refreshments available to purchase, Free Children's Roundabout at Sheffield Park
Postal and online booking opens for our 2009 Santa Specials on 1st July, and telephone bookings (01825 720806) are taken from Monday 5th October 2009.
Experience a Victorian Christmas 19th, 20th, 23rd & 24th December: Special trains from Horsted Keynes to Kingscote. Exclusive use of your own compartment. Complimentary Christmas Hamper and drinks. A present for every child from Father Christmas in his special parlour at Horsted Keynes. Advanced bookings essential.
Address: Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL.

Santa’s Christmas Cottage Saturday 28th November 2009 onwards (weekends only).
Saturday 12th to Wednesday 23rd December (daily) Visit Santa and his elves hard at work making all the presents. His cosy cottage is crammed full of toys that the elves have built.
What Does Santa Do After Christmas Sunday 27th December 2009 to Sunday 3rd January 2010. Ever wondered what Santa does after Christmas? Do the elves go home, does the grotto become grotty? Come to Drusillas and see Mr and Mrs Claus relaxing in their cottage after another busy Christmas.
Address: Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Enjoy a traditional Christmas! See our Reindeer in their Christmas Stable and Santa in his Magical Grotto and receive a quality present. See Santa on Sat/Sun 28th/29th Nov and 5th/6th Dec and then every day from 12th to 24th December 2009 10am to 4pm (2pm Xmas Eve). Bookings taken for twilight opening hours - Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd December 4.30 - 6.00pm. Please telephone to reserve your time to see Santa.
Address: Ashdown Forest Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JN.

Santa Specials: 19th & 20th December 2009, 11am-4pm. Take the Santa Special steam train to Santa's Grotto
Admission charge includes children's present from Santa and Festive refreshments for adults. No booking necessary. Please visit website for more information.
Address: Eastbourne Miniature, Steam Railway, Lottbridge Drove,Eastbourne,East Sussex.BN23 6NS.

Visit Santa in his grotto at Isfield Station, then ride our train. Every Saturday & Sunday from 29th November 2009, until 20th December then also 21st & 22nd December 2009..
Address: The Lavender Line, Isfield Station, Isfield, nr Uckfield, E. Sx.TN22 5XB

Santa's Winter Wonderland - Visit the Park and meet Santa in his Grotto on Saturdays and Sundays from 21st November 2009 until the 20th December 2009 and then,21st, 22nd and 23rd December 2009. Entry: Please contact them for more information or visit their website. Address: Paradise Park, Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0DH

01825 840573
01825 841451

Visit Santa's Groto and last chance for some Christmas Shopping in the craft workshops. Every weekend in December and Christmas Holidays up until 24th December 2009. Normal admission fees and a fee for santa visit. Please visit their website for admission fees.
Address: Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum,Halland, Lewes,E.Sussex, BN8 5AF

01580 830196

Santa in the Grotto 5th & 6th December.Meet Father Christmas and his helpers, the mysterious Snow Queen and Jack Frost. Enjoy seeking out the clues in a Christmas Challenge and then visit Father Christmas in his medieval grotto in the West Tower. All children receive a special gift from Father Christmas himself. Normal adult admissions apply. Book to avoid disappointment. Check website for times.
Address:Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, nr Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5UA.

Santa Polar Adventure. Ride on a real vintage steam train up to a themed grotto to meet Santa himself. A range of related activities on site, the event provides a suitably memorable day out for all the family! Santa Fundays Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th and Wednesday 23rd December. Pre-booked tickets only. Child Ticket £9.50 per child to include a present. Adult ticket £9.50 to include fruit punch and mince pie. Family Ticket £30 (2 ads & 2 ch). Address: Amberley Working Museum, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT

Diddly Train, Santa’s Grotto and Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride Saturday 5th December - Thursday 24 December 2009.
Prices yet to be confirmed for 2009. The Diddly Christmas train will run on Mondays to Fridays between 1pm to 6pm, Saturdays and Sundays it will run between 11am to 6pm. On Christmas eve, it will run from 11am to 3pm. Cost per person for this Christmas ride will be £2. Santa’s Grotto will also be available during the same times as the train, cost is £5 per child. There will be a Horse drawn sleigh rides along the seafront between the Pier and Heene Terrace and back. The cost per person will be £5. The sleigh can accommodate a minimum of four persons and a maximum of 8 persons per (return) ride. Please note that pre bookings are not being taken for these activities.
Address: Brooklands Pleasure Park, Western Road, Worthing, West Sussex

Chichester Ship Canal

Contact Alison Slaney on:
01243 536933
between 9.00am and 7.00pm.

Father Christmas Boat Trips 28th November to 24th December 2009. (bookings open 12th October).
Have a trip down the Canal and meet Father Christmas. Presents for the children and festive refreshments for all. Trips depart from Chichester Canal Basin. Advanced bookings absolutely essential. Up to 5 trips throughout the day at weekends and during school holidays. Morning and after-school trips during school term weekdays. Fare: Adult or Child £8.50.
Christmas Lights Switch-on at the Canal Basin - Fri 27th November 2009
Join us for a very Christmassy evening when our Christmas illuminations are turned on. Carol singing and seasonal fare. Come and visit Santa for your special gift.

Fishers Farm Park

All inclusive, All weather, Fabulous Family Fun. Christmas at the Farm.
Christmas Wonderland from 12th December 2009. Explore the 'Alpine Winter Wonderland' and meet Father Christmas. Daily Nativity in the Animal Barn.
12th to 24th December 2009: 12th Annual Pantomime 'ALADDIN'.
Tickets on sale from 5th October by phone on 01403 700063 or at reception.
Performance dates in December are:
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th at 3.00pm matinee and 5.00pm
Friday 18th at 5.00pm
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th at 3.00pm matinee and 5.00pm
Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd at 5.00pm
Thursday 24th at 3.00pm matinee and 5.00pm
Address: Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG

The circus show is great fun for all the family; from children to grandparents
We call it a ‘Circus-Panto’ with all the marvellous acts you’d expect from a circus plus all the fun, silly, comical interaction of a pantomime. The show has a clever balance of fast action comedy for the children to see, and witty punch lines for the adults to hear. Lasts approximately one hour.
Don't miss the hilarious clown double act, aerial artists, tightrope juggler,Wonderful Hula Hoop Act, Brilliant hand balancing, wild western act with knife throwing & rope spinning, sword and dagger balacning, Frosty the Snowman, singalongs, Christmas fun and much more! (but no animals) Plus you meet Santa too!
Shoots will be helping to support local nursery and primary schools in West Sussex by donating 30% of ticket sales to participating schools. To sign up your school, email info@shoots.co.uk .
Address: Shoots Garden Centre, London Road (A24), Washington, West Sussex, RH20 3BP

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Santa Special. On arrival at Stopham Road Station you and your children will embark on a real steam train for the specially built North Pole Station. On arrival grown ups will receive a warming glass of Mulled Wine while the children can enjoy the party atmosphere in our heated waiting room until it's time to meet SANTA & his elves in his 'Ice Palace'. Price reduction for pre-bookings. Saturday and Sundays during December. 11:00am to 3:30pm. Start Dates: 30th Nov, 6th, 7th,13th,14th,20th,21st, 23rd December
Children (2yrs-16yrs) £7.00 (£8 on day). Children under 2yrs free. Adults £2.00 (£3 on the Day)
Address: Southdowns Light Railway, Wyevale garden Centre, Stopham Road, Pulborough, West Sussex.

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Petworth House Christmas Market. 29th Nov - 30th Nov: 10am - 3:30pm.The Courtyard and Servants' Quarters at Petworth House will be transformed into a magical Christmas scene, with a wonderful selection of quality gift and food stalls to inspire and excite.
Santa Visits on Sat 13th & Sun 14th December 11am - 3pm. Child £5 to include admission.
Address: Petworth House and Park,Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AE,Telephone:

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A tranquil and intimate 18th-century house with an impressive Georgian doll's-house . Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto on 6th & 7th December 12pm - 2:30pm. Booking not needed. All tickets £3.50.
Address: Uppark House and Garden, South Harting,Petersfield , West Sussex GU31 5QR

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THEATRE: Night Before Christmas from 8th December to 24th December 2009. This classic Christmas tale comes to The Capitol's Studio ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there..... But will Father Christmas manage to get to all the children by Christmas morning? Join in with helping him on his annual Christmas journey to get his presents to all the children around the world. Come and see Father Christmas work his magic in this 55 minute fantasy celebration. After the show, every child will meet Father Christmas and his elves and receive a souvenir gift. Tickets: £10, children £8.
Address: The Capitol, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RG

01903 245078

Santas Grotto Sunday 20th & Monday 21st December 1pm - 4pm.
Get into the Christmas spirit, come and meet Santa and all his hardworking elves.
Childrens stable tour. Mums & Dads will be able to partake of some refreshments whilst their children mount the ponies to go in search of Santa. Having found Santa they will return to their parents excited and with a Xmas gift.
Telephone 01903 245078 to book. £7 per child (up to 14 years old) Mums & Dads FREE
Address: Ferring Country Centre, Rife Way, Ferring, West Sussex.

01403 752403
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Santa Cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal. Forty minute trips on our festive canal boat. Meet Santa as he comes aboard with his sack of presents. Trips are hourly and depart from behind the Onslow Arms on the B2133 at Loxwood.
£8 BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Tickets include a gift from Santa for children with mince pies and mulled wine for adults. Trips scheduled on: Sat 12th/13th/19th/20th/21st/22nd/23rd December from 11:00 to 15:00
Address: Wey & Arun Canal, The Granary, Flitchfold Farm, Loxwood, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0RH

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New for 2009 at The Hop Farm Family Park in Paddock Wood, Kent will be an exciting, fun filled Christmas event for the whole family. “Santa’s Magical Kingdom ”. Now Open until Thursday 24 December 2009. This unique indoor Christmas spectacular will also be great value for money with tickets starting from just £25 per person for the two and half hour experience rising to £49 pp on Christmas Eve depending on date and time slot booked. Tickets also include use of the free VIP parking area close to the entrance. Tickets can be purchased online NOW!Early booking is highly recommended. See our review on Santa's Magical Kingdom.
The Hop Farm is only 1 hour’s drive from central London via the M20 or M25. Direct trains from Charing Cross station to Paddock Wood take just 45 minutes. Buses stop at the Hop Farm Family Park on their route between Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells.

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TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2009. Open from 14th November to 24th December 2009.
Lapland UK is an enchanting, Christmas experience for the whole family to enjoy. A traditional visit to the mystical home of Father Christmas, but without the need to fly to Lapland! With snowy arctic landscape, the sights and sounds of mystical Lapland will surround you, from Elves busily working in the toy factory to Father Christmas's reindeer. Tickets from £55 - £85 per person. Prices include personalised invitation from Father Christmas, train as an apprentice elf to father christmas's toy factory, decorate a gingerbread and hear a christmas story. Two course meal in a rustic log. Ice Skating. Meet the huskies and reindeer. And finally meet santa in his snowy woodland home and receive a special gift. Early booking is highly recommended. Address: Bewl Water Estate, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH.

Spa Valley railway Christmas Santa Special. Reserve your place now to come and meet Santa Claus when he visits the Spa Valley Railway during December 2009. Our Santa Specials leave Tunbridge Wells West for a 7 mile round trip to Groombridge on the following dates: 5th & 6th, 12th &13th , 19th - 23rd December 2009.
Your return train trip to Groombridge will last around 50 minutes. On arrival back at Tunbridge Wells adults will receive a complimentary seasonal drink and mince pie, whilst a magician entertains our younger visitors. Then from Father Christmas, every child receives a present. Your visit ends in our railway shop, stocked with gift ideas for Christmas. We therefore suggest you allow 2 hours for your visit.
Advanced booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY

Santa Specials on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Santa and his Pixie Helpers visit everyone travelling on the Santa Special steam train. Advance booking strongly recommended. Santa Specials from on Saturday and Sundays from 5th December to 20th December and then 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2009. All children will receive a quality present from Santa on the journey. Drink and chocolate for the children 18months - 15 years. Inclusive on-train refreshments served to all - a mince pie, sherry, Martini and lemonade, port or orange juice for adults, a soft drink and chocolate for children. Return train ride from Tenterden to Wittersham Road (approx 1hr). You'll be greeted by a traditional lorry-mounted pipe organ before entering the station where there's lots to see and do. Enjoy an unlimited number of free rides on both of our Victorian Carousels. New for 2009 - Ride on our miniature railway to visit the Snow Queen, with a complimentary 6”x 4” colour photograph of the occasion. FREE parking. Adults and Children over 18mths - Standard Class from £16, * Early Bird Special Sat 5th & Sun 6th £11.50pp.
Address: Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

Bluewater, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination will open its Winter Wonderland on 20th November with a glittering Christmas lights switch on event to launch the start of the festive period.Located outside The West Village, The Winter Wonderland offers new entertainment as well as traditional family favourites to create a magical festive atmosphere for the whole family including; a magnificent ice rink, free Santa’s grotto, traditional Christmas market and an exciting new funfair.Bluewater has 330 premium, UK and international fashion and lifestyle stores, 50 bars and restaurants, 13,000 free car parking spaces, and excellent access from the M25. Its calm, hassle free environment combined with an excellent Winter Wonderland, make for an outstanding Christmas shopping experience.
Christmas lights switch on 20th November, Bluewater’s iconic Christmas lights switch on will officially launch the opening of the Winter Wonderland and play host to live family entertainment with a spectacular fireworks display.
Ice Skating: Get into the spirit of Christmas and go skating on the magnificent 600m2 ice rink, one of the most festive activities of the season. The rink is undercover this year but don’t forget to pack your hat and gloves.
Funfair: The Winter Wonderland will also feature an exciting new funfair with something for all the family including; a 33metre high ‘Big Wheel’, ‘Dodgems,’ traditional ‘Carousel’ and adrenaline fuelled ‘Freak out’ and ‘Twister’ suitable for older children.
Free Santa’s Grotto: Visit the enchanting grotto and meet real live elves, whilst waiting for Santa. Children of all ages are welcome to visit the grotto, a free gift will consist of an activity pack which will be age related. Whilst the grotto is free of charge, booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.
Christmas market: Sample the delights of the traditional Christmas market selling unique gift ideas as well as festive food and drink. Perfect for indulging in on a cold winters night or taking home to enjoy by the fire.
Address: Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST

Santa's Enchanted Grotto at Forgewood Barn. 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th December 2009 11:00am - 7:00pm. 21st, 22nd, 23rd December 2009 at 11:00 - 5:00pm. £5.00 per child to include gift.
Forgewood Hospitality Limited, Forgewood Barn, Sham Farm Road, Eridge Green, Nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9JD.

Santa's Christmas Wonderland - Opens Saturday 21st November to Wednesday 23rd December 2009
This spectacular Christmas experience delights children and grown-ups alike! Enter a magical ice wonderland filled with friendly animated singing characters, see the elvesworking in their toy workshop and meet Father Christmas himself! Every child receives a great present and adults can enjoy hot fruit punch and a mince pie in the Christmas-themed village life museum! All visits must be pre-booked.
Tickets to Santa's wonderland include admission to the Park and it's attractions. Adults and Children 3 - 13 yrs £17.50 each. For further prices and details please visit their website.
Address: Paultons Park, Copythorne, Hampshire, UK.

Santa Special trains run on the following dates: 5th, 6th,12, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st to 24th December 2009
Enjoy the magic of a one hour steam train ride as Santa visits you at your seat with a gift for every baby and child, a present in a delightful souvenir Santa sack. No queueing out in the cold! . With soft drinks for the children, wine and mince pies for the grown-ups. Don't be disppointed, Advance Bookings Only! Aduilt £13, Child (1-16) £13, Babies (under 1yr) £6.
Address: The Watercress Line, The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG

Christmas Fairytale stories and letter writing SUNDAY 13th December 2009
Feel part of a real life fairy tale this Winter with enchanted Christmas Fairy tales told at Marwell Wildlife. Starting in our Festive post room, children will get the chance to write their Christmas wish list to Father Christmas and post it through our magic post box with mail bound for the North Pole. Later, join us for tales of elves and festivities in our Seymour Library with our Fairy Godmother followed by optional face painting, mince pies, hot blackcurrant and mulled wine. We will be running four sessions on Sunday 13th December:10.30am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm & 2.45pm.The cost of the event is entrance to the park plus £7.00 per child and £8.95 per adult for the event. Please note that if you hold an annual pass only the event cost will apply.
Address: Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common,Winchester,Hampshire,SO21 1JH

Santa’s Secret Village is the perfect place for Christmas loving little ones! Mums and Dads can explore the nearby Cologne Market while children visit Santa in his chalet tucked away in South Bank. Part of the Cologne Christmas Market, running from the 20th Nov to 23rd Dec 2009 inclusive, the Secret Village will give your kids the opportunity to grill Santa as part of one of the twice hourly thirty minute shows running every day. As well as putting their questions to the great man, he will tell your treasures some of his best kept secrets as well as some funny stories about sticky situations he’s got himself into over the years. At the end of the session each child will get a photo with Santa, and of course a special gift. Tickets go on sale from 15th October. Tickets are £15 per child, includes present and £5 per adult. Address: Southbank, London , UK.

Selfridges white Winter Wonderland will be in the lower ground floor of its Oxford Street store from 21st November - 24th December 2009.  This year's grotto will feature Selfridges famous Santa Express. Bookings can be made online via Selfridges' website or visitors can turn up and queue.  Bookings online from early October with all proceeds going to Mothers 4 Children. Tickets are £2 per child
Address: The Ultralounge, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB

Hyde Park, London, Winter Wonderland. FREE ENTRY. Open 21st November until 3rd January 2010. Open 10am until 10pm. Winter Wonderland’s Father Christmas was voted ‘Best Outdoor Experience’ by Time Out London. He and his entertaining elves welcome children to his Hyde Park grotto every day from 12 noon to 6pm, and 4pm on Christmas Eve – from Boxing Day onwards he takes well earned rest! There is no charge to meet Santa, and he receives kids of all ages on a ‘first-come first-served basis’, treating children who have been very, very good to a special gift. Visitors are welcome to take their own photographs with Santa, however an official Winter Wonderland photographer will be on hand to take special souvenir shots available for purchase on the day.
Rides and attractions offering thrills for all ages and temperaments. Tokens for the rides & attractions are bought on the day at the booths dotted around the event and start at just £2. Zippos Christmas Circus with naughty clowns causing chaos throughout the 35 min show. German Christmas Market. Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Ice Rink. Giant Observation wheel, flights in the heated pods provide spectacular views over Winter Wonderland and beyond. Address: Hyde Park, London

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