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Father Christmas and his Head Elf have been ‘papped’ at Westwood Cross
Father Christmas and his Head Elf, Joey, have been ‘papped’ at Westwood Cross, enjoying a day out shopping and planning the finishing touches for the return of the centre’s much-loved Santa’s Grotto.
The festive family experience is set to return for another year from Friday 27 November, running right through until Christmas Eve, giving families in Thanet the chance to enjoy a special moment together.
On arrival at the Grotto, guests will be greeted by one of Santa’s workshop elves, who will share fun stories about their Christmas preparations before stepping inside to meet the big man in red himself. Children will each enjoy a meeting and photo opportunity with Santa, sharing their Christmas wish list and finding out whether they are on the naughty or nice list. Each child will receive a certificate and an age-appropriate gift to take home and enjoy.
This year, Santa and his elves are also offering photo gifts for an extra touch of festive joy, which can be purchased with tickets in advance or before guests exit the Grotto into the shopping centre.
Those looking to book their experience early can benefit from discounted Early Bird tickets, priced from £6.99 for children, with age-appropriate gift provided at the experience. Early Bird tickets are available until Friday 11 December, excluding weekends.
After this date, tickets are £8.50 for both children and adults, with carers going free.
Walk-ups are welcome, but advance booking is recommended as this memorable moment is expected to be popular this Christmas.
Santa’s Grotto will be located outside Primark, close to the Little Bears’ Pirate Cove play area, with opening hours as follows:
General Hours from 27th November – 11th December:
Mon–Fri: 2pm–5pm
Sat: 10am–5pm
Sun: 10am–4pm
Extended Hours from 14th – 24th December:
14-18th December (Mon–Fri): 11am–5pm
19th December (Saturday): 10am – 5pm
20th December (Sunday): 10am–4pm
21–24 Dec (Mon–Thurs): 10am–5pm
The festive family experience is set to return for another year from Friday 27 November, running right through until Christmas Eve, giving families in Thanet the chance to enjoy a special moment together.
On arrival at the Grotto, guests will be greeted by one of Santa’s workshop elves, who will share fun stories about their Christmas preparations before stepping inside to meet the big man in red himself. Children will each enjoy a meeting and photo opportunity with Santa, sharing their Christmas wish list and finding out whether they are on the naughty or nice list. Each child will receive a certificate and an age-appropriate gift to take home and enjoy.
This year, Santa and his elves are also offering photo gifts for an extra touch of festive joy, which can be purchased with tickets in advance or before guests exit the Grotto into the shopping centre.
Those looking to book their experience early can benefit from discounted Early Bird tickets, priced from £6.99 for children, with age-appropriate gift provided at the experience. Early Bird tickets are available until Friday 11 December, excluding weekends.
After this date, tickets are £8.50 for both children and adults, with carers going free.
Walk-ups are welcome, but advance booking is recommended as this memorable moment is expected to be popular this Christmas.
Santa’s Grotto will be located outside Primark, close to the Little Bears’ Pirate Cove play area, with opening hours as follows:
General Hours from 27th November – 11th December:
Mon–Fri: 2pm–5pm
Sat: 10am–5pm
Sun: 10am–4pm
Extended Hours from 14th – 24th December:
14-18th December (Mon–Fri): 11am–5pm
19th December (Saturday): 10am – 5pm
20th December (Sunday): 10am–4pm
21–24 Dec (Mon–Thurs): 10am–5pm
Fri 27 Nov to Thursday 24 Dec 26
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate Road Kent CT10 2BF
*Tickets for Santa’s Grotto are priced at:Early Bird Child Ticket (includes gift): £6.99. Early Bird pricing is available until 11 December and excludes weekends.
Standard Child Ticket (includes gift): £8.50 for children aged 0-16 years
Accompanying Adult: Free with a fully paid child ticket (gift not included)
Adult Ticket (includes gift): £8.50 for adults visiting without a child
Carers: Free
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