Children can meet Father Christmas in his grotto

Father Christmas has decided to take up residence in our grotto and meet all the boys and girls from the area.

Visiting the big man himself is a magical experience for little ones. The visit will include a one on one chat with Santa and children will receive a present, a colouring card and a sticker.

Families will also be able to take photos alongside our giant handmade Gingerbread family in exchange for a donation to Children’s Hospice South West.

We’ll also have live animals on-site too that children can see including two micro pigs and two miniature Shetland pony foals.

Advance booking for the grotto is recommended and can be done via www.monktonelmgardencentre.co.uk. Tickets cost £6.50 per child.

Santa will be in residence in his grotto on Saturday, November 26, Sunday, November 27, Saturday, December 3, Sunday, December 4, Saturday, December 10, Sunday, December 11, Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 from 10am until 4pm.

On December 19, 20, 21 and 23 grotto visits will be from 11am until 3pm.

On Thursdays in December the grotto will be open from 4.10pm until 6pm.