Man Autumn has signs of starting
So the link to fun I’m imparting
Our prices are kept way down low
If you know, let’s all go, ho ho ho!

Now we’ve finally planned good times
How you’ll hate missing out of the fun
But if you really plan alright
Your Christmas bookings will be done!

This weather keeps making me sighing
And, oh dear, we all keep crying
But so long as you book in – go!
Now you know, let’s all go, ho ho ho!

Our Festive Fun is now available to book here:
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/christmas/

Santa, Skating and snow much more!

#countdowntochristmas

…and yule be humming that all day!

Santa Grotto • Ice Skating • Breakfast with Santa

It’s Whilton Locks Winter Wonderland
Santa, Skating and snow much more THIS WEEKEND!
Don’t miss the festive fun BOOK NOW!

#santagrotto #icerink #lemax #christmaslights #festivefood #christmas

ALL EVENTS can be found HERE:
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/christmas/

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS can be found HERE:
Ice Skating
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/ice-skating-2022-23/

Santa’s Grotto
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/santa-grotto/

Breakfast with Santa
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/breakfast-with-santa-claus-2022/

Tea with Santa
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/tea-with-santa/

Toddler Santa Visit
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/toddler-santa-visit/

Wreath Making Workshop
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/wreath-making-workshop/

Wreath Making Workshop – with Added Fizz
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/wreath-making-workshop-fizz/

Toddler Ice Skating
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/toddler-skate/

SEN Santa Visit
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/sen-santa/

SEN Ice Skating
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/super-sen-skating/

Santa Paws with Pawesome Afternoon Tea
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/santa-paws/

Santa Paws Grotto
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/santa-paws-santa-grotto/

NEW for 2022 – Let someone else Go ho ho!
Christmas Gift Cards
https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/christmas-gift-card/
Is there anything that is better than the gift of Christmas? What about a gift for Christmas with a Whilton Locks Winter Wonderland Christmas Gift Card? Giving a Whilton Locks Winter Wonderland Christmas Gift Card is a lovely way to treat a friend or relative.

For the past few years you, our customers, have said it’s simply the best Santa Grotto for both value and experience for miles around. Last weekend saw the opening, of the grotto, and you said is was the best yet! #Santagrotto

Rachel Natasha Burke: “We had an awesome time, faces painted, reptiles cuddled, lunch eaten, Mr Frosty bouncy in, wobbled on the ice n then tea n cake….Thank you”

Tanya Collins: “Had great time yesterday face paint etc Santa was lovely talked to kids for ages he was amazing and lovely pressies too happy kids x 😉😉”

Sharon Jenkins: “First time visit today for the ice skating, Grandad loved the ice aa did my son & his 2 young sons, very well organised & friendly helpful attentive staff. Thank you for a great time. Getting in & out of Mr Frosty was so funny, thought my daughter in law was going to give birth, we laughed so much!”

Sophie Cattell “Absolutely fantastic! The staff were all so friendly, especially the young ladies face painting. There was so much to do and see.”

Arlene Meazza: “Had a perfect afternoon went with sister and a 10 month old and 4year old. We met a friend and her granddaughter there and the children had a magical time. We all had lunch which was delicious and good value. Children got to cuddle fluffy animals and hold a snake and tortoise. All the staff were friendly and helpful and really seemed to enjoy their jobs. Highly recommend and we will definitely be returning. Thanks for a great day!”

Lesley Smith: “Today we had a fabulous day at Whilton Locks Garden Village. Our 2 year old granddaughter and her little friend enjoyed face painting, visiting Santa in his grotto, and they got to hold some of the animals in the cuddles session. Lunch in the restaurant was very tasty and very reasonably priced. Got to say that Santa’s grotto is magical and extremely good value for your money. Well done to all the staff who worked so hard to make our visit so enjoyable. Would highly recommend it and well worth a try.”

Kez Brumbill: “My family had a great time yesterday seeing Santa and skating and the snow man bouncy is fab idea be nice if there was maybe hot drinks as was very cold waiting for Santa and skating 😀”

Claire Ray “Amazing morning my son had today visiting Santa. And when santa walked up to ryan in the garden part ryan was speechless made his day well done Whilton Locks xxx”

Emma Louise Barnes: “Myself and my 3 year old daughter had a very magical afternoon. Thank you so much 🎅🏼🎄”

Becky Anderson: “We had the best time yesterday. Defintely worth a visit. Staff were so friendly, the ice skating was organised really well and nothing was too much trouble for the guys helping. The kids really enjoyed it and we definitely left feeling festive! My daughter has begged me to go skating again so we will be back!”

Lucy Judkins: “We had such a good time yesterday. All the staff are amazing and Santa’s grotto was fabulous. I checked in yesterday with my photos so feel free to use them. Xxx”

Stephanie Stevens: “Ava wanted to go back as soon as we got home 😊 Everything about it is so magical!”

Mandy Judkins: “What can I say firstly the displays in the garden centre were just perfect an array of Different trees they let our little one hold the animals , that was just fantastic then on top of that the big bouncy snowman outside was amazing the ice rink perfect which leads me too Santa what an absolutely fab set up it was just magical from start to finish free face painting as well a 10/10 from me well done.”

Talking of Frozen, Elsa will be making a return to Whilton Locks Garden Village throughout Christmas for Afternoon Tea and if you do not think it is too early you can even head over to the booking section to secure tickets – Elsa always proves very popular, so early booking is recommended.

Santa will be here both for Breakfast with Santa, in our Canalside restaurant and later in the day in his magical grotto.

Familiar favourites such as Frosty the giant inflatable bouncy snowman, festive fayre in Canalside and simply stunning Christmas displays all make WLGV a fabulous place to visit during the winter months. Stay tuned for news of special events via both our website and social media.

But hey, it’s a long way off isn’t it? Actually no – but a heads up for one particular special event for the weekend of November 25th and 26th – that’s exactly one month before the big day itself. Whilton Locks will be hosting a festive family fun weekend with a whole host of FREE fun activities such as face painting, cuddle sessions – even Frosty the giant inflatable bouncy snowman will be FREE that weekend. Tickets for real ice, ice skating will be 25% off for the whole of the weekend so early booking to secure tickets is really advised.

So you might think it’s ho ho ho-nly August – but as I write (August 30th) Christmas day is just 116 days away – that’s 17 weekends. Eeeek!