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Santas, Pantos and Other Christmas 2018 events
I know, I know it’s too soon but the kids are back at school, Strictly and the X Factor have started and several places are now taking bookings for Santa visits/experiences. If you need a weekend slot or you want to take advantage of early bird discounts the next few weeks are the best time to book.
Below are some of the local places to visit Santa, plus several other Christmas experiences that you may wish to book or put in the diary now. With school holidays starting late this year demand for weekend slots for Santa will be high so book early.
Experiences with a Santa Visit
More of the Good Stuff – Dummer. Now taking bookings for Breakfast or Tea with Santa
Wyevale Garden Centre – Sherfield on Loddon. Tickets are now on sale for Santa’s Grotto. They also normally do Breakfast or tea with Santa, keep an eye on their website for details.
Millers Ark – Nr Hook. Lots of Christmas events including a Santa’s Grotto, Carols in the Barn and a Nativity with real animals.
4 Kingdoms – Headley. Now taking bookings for their Christmas experience.
Finkley Down Farm – Andover. Booking now open.
Basingstoke Canal – Mychett. Booking opens 1st Oct. Bookings by phone or in person.
Watercress Line – Alresford/Alton. Book now for the Santa Special.
Marwell – Winchester. Tickets on sale from September 17th.
Winchester Science Centre – Winchester. Bookings now open for their Santa experience.
Paultons Park – Ower. Tickets now on sale.
Lapland UK – Windsor. Tickets now on sale
Legoland – Windsor. Christmas tickets now on sale, discount for early booking.
Santa Grottos
Festival Place – Basingstoke. Details TBC. This is normally the cheapest Santa in the area. No Booking required.
Henry Street Garden Centre –Arborfield. Booking normally opens in October, weekends book up very fast.
Dobbies Garden Centre – Shinfield. Book via website.
Redfields Garden Centre – Church Crookham. Details yet to be released. Normlly book instore or by phone 01252 624444.
Other Christmas Events
Festival Place Lights Switch On – Basingstoke. Date TBC.
The Malls – Basingstoke. Date TBC. The Lights switch on is normally the start of a host of Christmas events in the Malls. See their website for details.
Festival Place Santa Parade – Basingstoke. TBC.
Milestones Christmas Market – Basingstoke. 8th – 9th Dec
Basingstoke Festive Fun Run – Memorial Park Basingtoke. Dec 16th. Please check website for times.
Lantern Procession – Newbury. Dec 16th. Join in or just admire and soak up the atmosphere as the candle-lit procession travels along Northbrook Street to the Market Place
Winchester Cathedral – Nov 17th – Jan 2nd. Check out the cathedral website for all the events at Winchester Cathedral including the Christmas Market and the Ice Rink.
Theatre
The Magical Christmas Toy Shop – Proteus Basingstoke. Dec 14th – 24th. Interactive Christmas performance, Santa normally makes an appearance. Early bird discount until September 30th. For pre-school children (although most infants love it too).
Reindeer on the Roof – Central Studio Basingstoke. Dec 14th. Suitable for the whole family.
A Christmas Carol – More of the Good Stuff, Dummer. Dec 16th A production for Children.
Santa’s Christmas Party – The Haymarket Basingstoke. Dec 7th – 9th ages 2 -7
Santa’s Christmas Party – Theatre Royal Winchester. Dec 17th. All ages
Pantos
Snow White – The Anvil Basingstoke. Dec 13th – Jan 6th. All ages
Aladdin – The Hexagon Reading. Dec 8th – Jan 6th. All ages. With Justin Fletcher.
Beauty & The Beast– Theatre Royal Winchester. Dec 1st – Jan 6st. All ages
Jack & The Beanstalk – Corn Exchange Newbury. Nov 30st – Jan 6th. All ages
Dick Whittington – Mayflower Southampton. Dec 15th – Jan 6th. All ages.
And one for the Grown Ups
The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show – Theatre Royal Winchester. Dec 13th Ages 18+
Please let us know of any events you feel should be added to
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