Susie the Foodie FOODIE THINGS IN LEICESTERSHIRE Welcome to a new regular feature in which I’ll be recommending places to enjoy delightful dishes in our county. Here’s where to eat and be merry this Christmas...
Staunton Harold Nurseries & Garden Centre Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1RU
Cherry Lane-Glebe
Foston Road, Countesthorpe LE8 5QP
Santa’s Grotto Nov 20-Dec 24
Santa’s Grotto
Santa’s grotto is normally open every weekend from mid-November until Christmas. Adults and children alike can enjoy a ride around the many animated figures before visiting Santa on his sleigh.
Wander through a Christmas world to arrive at Santa’s Grotto! Meet Father Christmas for a charming chat and receive a special gift.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 4-23, 8.50am
The garden centre also has inspirational colour-themed displays. Garden Centre: 01332 862 769
Join Santa and his elves for a freshly prepared breakfast. Tickets cost £10.99 per child which includes breakfast, entertainment and a special gift; adult tickets are £6.99 includes breakfast.
Peach House Restaurant
Tea Time with Santa Dec 8-15, 4.20pm
The restaurant offers breakfasts, lunches and teas every day with a wide variety of home-made foods ranging from toasties to pies, jacket potatoes, chilli and omelettes plus the traditional favourites such as haddock, gammon and scampi.
Cream Teas
Treat someone special to afternoon tea. Cream Tea - Cream scones with a choice of tea or coffee. £9 for 2 people Afternoon Tea (pictured), plus tea or coffee. £27 for 2 people Booking is essential. Call the restaurant on 01332 865 155 at least 24 hrs in advance. Gift vouchers for the cream teas are available to purchase in the restaurant. ALL INFORMATION CORRECT AT THE TIME OF WRITING.
Why not enjoy a freshly-prepared delicious Tea with Santa and his elves! Tickets cost £10.99 per child which includes tea, entertainment and a special gift; adult tickets are £6.99 includes food.
All Grotto tickets must be booked in advance. Tickets can be purchased online or in store cherry-lane.co.uk. 0116 277 1570
