Festive Watch


Enjoy a grotto full of Christmas magic at South


Get Christmas all wrapped up


with a unique gift from Beale Park With Christmas just around the corner, why not add Beale Park to your list of places to shop? They have a host of unusual gift ideas to suit all ages, with everything from Annual Season Tickets, Animal and Tree Sponsorship and Gift Vouchers to Family Day Tickets. So, if you know someone who would love to sponsor an animal, bird, tree or bench - or a family that would go wild for an Annual Season Ticket, Beale Park can help you give the gift of adventure this Christmas! Please note that the last date for gift applications is Saturday 16th December. T: 0118 9767480 W: www.bealepark.org.uk


Celebrating a traditional Christmas at


Shaw House Christmas at Shaw House begins with their Christmas


Fair on Sunday 3rd December, with over 60 craft stalls and live nativity with Miller’s Ark Animals. Plus, there are children’s Christmas Parties featuring Mr Muddles the magician and Father Christmas where all children receive an early present! Their festive music programme starts with ‘Old Christmas Return’d’ on Friday 15th December and returning again for what promises to be another sell out show, GreenMatthews present ‘A Christmas Carol – A Folk Opera’ on Monday 18th December, combining a bewitching blend of voices and instruments to create a musical re-telling of this seasonal favourite. W: www.westberkshireheritage.org/whats-on


Make your horsey fan happy with a Christmas


Gift Voucher The family run Santolina Stables offers a whole range of fun riding activities for any age and makes the perfect gift for


anyone who loves horses! From horse riding lessons through to Pony Parties, Pony Care and Mini Cross Country Courses, Santolina Stables covers it all! Their Christmas Gift Vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase and can be bought for any amount you wish to spend or for a specific horsey activity at the Stables. Vouchers can be purchased over the phone or pop in to see them. T: 0118 9776090 E: enquiries@santolinastables.co.uk


Festivities start on 16th November with Reading’s Light Night, starring local talent and special guest stars Jack & Joel from the X Factor to help Santa and the team switch on the lights. UNBOXD, the new indoor Christmas pop-up market featuring the best independent retailers from across the South East, and food and treats galore opens on Saturday 18th November. Plus grab a selfie with Santa, have fun with face painting and special guest appearances throughout the run up to Christmas. Christmas at Reading’s Original Mall is certainly not to be missed! W: www.broadstreetmall.com


Ho! Ho! Ho! – it’s the Kids ‘n’ Action


Christmas Party! Pop a note in your diary for 5-9pm on Sunday 17th & Thursday 21st December, because you’re invited to enjoy a magical evening at Kids ‘n’ Action’s Christmas party! Once you’ve exhausted yourselves on the play frame, you’ll be warmed up enough to show off your moves in the Disco room! They will have free face painting, Christmassy themed arts & crafts, a treasure hunt and each child will receive a gift from Santa! Tickets to this event will sell FAST and must be booked in advance, so please get in contact as soon as you can. T: 0118 9680983 W: www.kids-n-action.com


Hill Park Father Christmas is back in the most unique grotto experience in Bracknell at South Hill Park from 8th-10th and 14th-24th December, with a completely personalised visit for every guest. Craft activities a-plenty as soon as you arrive (time slot allocated at time of booking) means no queues and you’ll be able to decorate your very own Christmas ornament to take home too. On Saturday 9th December only, the first 100 children booked will receive an extra free gift from Santa! Advance booking is required. T: 01344 484123 W: www.ticketsource.co.uk/shpgrotto


It’s Christmaaas at Broad Street Mall


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