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Westwood Cross Announces Return of Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Market
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre is bringing festive cheer to Thanet once again with the return of Santa’s Grotto and the Christmas Cabins this festive season.
Families are invited to meet Santa himself when his Grotto opens on Friday 28th November, running right through until Christmas Eve. Children on the ‘nice list’ will have the chance to share their Christmas wishes and receive an age-appropriate gift, while accompanying adults enter for free*.
Tickets, priced from £7.50 are now on sale and can be booked online via the following link: joeytheclown.digitickets.co.uk/tickets. Walk-ups are welcome, but advance booking is recommended as this magical experience is expected to be popular this Christmas.
Santa’s Grotto will be located in the Sundial area of the centre, with opening hours as follows:
General Hours from 28th November – 14th December:
• Mon–Fri: 2pm–5pm
• Sat: 10am–5pm
• Sun: 10am–4pm
Extended Hours from 15th – 24th December:
• 15–19 Dec (Mon–Fri): 11am–5pm
• 20–21 Dec (Sat–Sun): 10am–5pm / 10am–4pm
• 22–24 Dec (Mon–Wed): 10am–5pm
Also returning this year are the much-loved Westwood Cross Christmas Cabins, located in the main mall of the centre. Opening from Saturday 15th November, the cabins will once again showcase a wonderful selection of festive products from small, independently run local businesses.
Shoppers in search of the perfect Christmas gift can browse an array of unique, handcrafted and personalised items, from toys and trinkets to seasonal produce and homemade treats — all bursting with local charm.
Families are invited to meet Santa himself when his Grotto opens on Friday 28th November, running right through until Christmas Eve. Children on the ‘nice list’ will have the chance to share their Christmas wishes and receive an age-appropriate gift, while accompanying adults enter for free*.
Tickets, priced from £7.50 are now on sale and can be booked online via the following link: joeytheclown.digitickets.co.uk/tickets. Walk-ups are welcome, but advance booking is recommended as this magical experience is expected to be popular this Christmas.
Santa’s Grotto will be located in the Sundial area of the centre, with opening hours as follows:
General Hours from 28th November – 14th December:
• Mon–Fri: 2pm–5pm
• Sat: 10am–5pm
• Sun: 10am–4pm
Extended Hours from 15th – 24th December:
• 15–19 Dec (Mon–Fri): 11am–5pm
• 20–21 Dec (Sat–Sun): 10am–5pm / 10am–4pm
• 22–24 Dec (Mon–Wed): 10am–5pm
Also returning this year are the much-loved Westwood Cross Christmas Cabins, located in the main mall of the centre. Opening from Saturday 15th November, the cabins will once again showcase a wonderful selection of festive products from small, independently run local businesses.
Shoppers in search of the perfect Christmas gift can browse an array of unique, handcrafted and personalised items, from toys and trinkets to seasonal produce and homemade treats — all bursting with local charm.
Sat 15 Nov to Wednesday 24 December
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate Road Kent CT10 2BF
For more information, to book the grotto, or to plan your visit please visit westwoodx.co.uk/ *Tickets for Santas Grotto are priced at:
• Child: £7.50 per child + £1 booking fee.
• Adults: Free with a fully paid child ticket (no gift).
• Adults without a child: £7.50 + £1 booking fee (including gift)
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