It’s the most wonderful time of the year
in Leicestershire!
Take a break from business this Christmas with your family WORDS BY SIDDIQA REININGHAUS
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t can be difficult to take time off work, especially around Christmas. So, we’ve put together a list of just some of the things going on in Leicestershire over the festive period. Book them in your diary to avoid missing priceless time spent with family and friends at these wonderful events.
Visit Santa in Woodland Wonderland at Manor Park Farm
Located just ten minutes from the M1, visit Santa in his grotto at Woodland Wonderland. Enjoy a scavenger hunt through the Elves’ village and decorate a gingerbread house in Mrs Claus’s home! Spend a day on the farm meeting animals and feed Santa’s reindeer with a tasty treat of Reindeer Moss. This event runs every weekend starting Saturday, November 27 until Christmas Eve. Tickets are recommended to be pre-booked online at manorfarm.info/events/christmas-woodland-wonderland where you can choose a time slot to visit Santa.
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Winter Wonderland and the Snow Queen at Tropical Birdland
Combine a magical experience of visiting the Snow Queen and Santa with tropical animals at Tropical Birdland. Grab a lantern and take a magical stroll down to Santa’s grotto. Feed the parrots before they take their nap at 2.30pm when you’re strolling down the famous fairy walk. Located in Desford, LE9 9GN, Tropical Birdland’s Christmas events will run between 11am-2pm and 4pm8pm, Friday, December 3 until Thursday, December 23. Pre-book tickets online to avoid disappointment at tropicalbirdland.com/winter-wonderland.
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Guildhall Christmas Craft Fair
Get your Christmas shopping started at The Guildhall’s Christmas Craft Fair. It’s a unique Christmas shopping opportunity in the medieval hall, with city and county stallholders showcasing a wide range of arts and crafts stalls. It’s also a wonderful chance to support not only your local heritage but local creatives too. There’ll be children’s activities and food available throughout the weekend. Adults pay an entry fee of £1 on the door, children attend for free. November 21-28, from 11am to 4.30pm.
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