5th - 20th December
Markeaton Park Craft Village
See the dazzling Christmas Tree for you and your family to enjoy and take pictures in front of. Or, you can bring your letter to Father Christmas to post in the Markeaton North Pole post box. Experts have consulted and determined that it is safe for Father Christmas to travel this year to deliver all of his presents, so make sure to write to him to let him know what you want! You should write your letter before coming to the park - you can download a template from inderby.org.uk/parks/news/christmas-in-markeaton-park.
The popular free Elf Trail will also be returning, which will take you exploring around Markeaton Park on the lookout for little elf houses! See if you can spy the elves moving in and settling down for a festive Christmas living in Markeaton Park. Download your map from the website from 23 November and submit your completed entries between 5-20 December to be in with the chance of winning some treats, including a voucher to spend in Studio Gift Shop in the Craft Village. Find out more at derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/elf-trail/.
The Mini Golf will also remain open in the lead up to Christmas for you to enjoy a festive family game together. Put on your hats, scarves and gloves and have a little family competition and see if you can score a hole in one! The Orangery Café is also open for hot take-away drinks or for a festive snack to keep you warm and energised this winter. Plus, each weekend from 5-20 December, the first 20 customers each day will receive a free mince pie!
Get creative this Christmas by joining in these workshops:
Christmas Crafts with Jumping Clay
Join Jumping Clay to make a Gingerbread man model and build an elf cuddly toy to take home with you that same day! Sessions are for one household with prices starting at £25.50 for one adult and one child. An extra adult is an additional £10 and an extra child is a further £15. Sadly, this event is unable to go ahead.
Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 & Sun 20 Dec | Markeaton Park Craft Village. £55.50 - £25.50 for one family/household
Painting Fun Workshop with Art in the Park
Come to this one-off class to teach you and your child how to paint a wonderful winter landscape on canvas this winter. Prices start at £15 for one canvas and £20 for two canvases. This event is unable to go ahead.
Village. £20.50 - £15.50 for two people (One child and one adult)
Mosaics Workshop with Minoan Mosaic
Design and create your own mosaic Christmas Decorations in these 60 minute sessions. Your decoration will be suitable for indoor use or outdoor use when grouted. Have fun and make a creative, personal addition to your Christmas tree this year!
Sun 6, Sun 13 & Sun 20 Dec | Markeaton Park Craft Village. £40.50 for one household of up to four people
This event is unable to go ahead.
Ditch those stabilisers…and more with Cycle Derby
Gain confidence on your bike this festive season with sessions from Cycle Derby. They have three different sessions on offer - Learn to Ride, Balance and Early Skills, and you can attend as many of the session as you like. Bikes can be provided, and two trainers will support the learning environment with fun and games on the bikes. THIS EVENT WILL STILL GO AHEAD
Sat 5, Sat 12 & Sat 19 | Markeaton Park - The Train Sheds. £10.50, for ages 3-16
See the dazzling Christmas Tree for you and your family to enjoy and take pictures in front of. Or, you can bring your letter to Father Christmas to post in the Markeaton North Pole post box. Experts have consulted and determined that it is safe for Father Christmas to travel this year to deliver all of his presents, so make sure to write to him to let him know what you want! You should write your letter before coming to the park - you can download a template from inderby.org.uk/parks/news/christmas-in-markeaton-park.
The popular free Elf Trail will also be returning, which will take you exploring around Markeaton Park on the lookout for little elf houses! See if you can spy the elves moving in and settling down for a festive Christmas living in Markeaton Park. Download your map from the website from 23 November and submit your completed entries between 5-20 December to be in with the chance of winning some treats, including a voucher to spend in Studio Gift Shop in the Craft Village. Find out more at derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/elf-trail/.
The Mini Golf will also remain open in the lead up to Christmas for you to enjoy a festive family game together. Put on your hats, scarves and gloves and have a little family competition and see if you can score a hole in one! The Orangery Café is also open for hot take-away drinks or for a festive snack to keep you warm and energised this winter. Plus, each weekend from 5-20 December, the first 20 customers each day will receive a free mince pie!
Get creative this Christmas by joining in these workshops:
Christmas Crafts with Jumping Clay
Join Jumping Clay to make a Gingerbread man model and build an elf cuddly toy to take home with you that same day! Sessions are for one household with prices starting at £25.50 for one adult and one child. An extra adult is an additional £10 and an extra child is a further £15. Sadly, this event is unable to go ahead.
Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 & Sun 20 Dec | Markeaton Park Craft Village. £55.50 - £25.50 for one family/household
Painting Fun Workshop with Art in the Park
Come to this one-off class to teach you and your child how to paint a wonderful winter landscape on canvas this winter. Prices start at £15 for one canvas and £20 for two canvases. This event is unable to go ahead.
Village. £20.50 - £15.50 for two people (One child and one adult)
Mosaics Workshop with Minoan Mosaic
Design and create your own mosaic Christmas Decorations in these 60 minute sessions. Your decoration will be suitable for indoor use or outdoor use when grouted. Have fun and make a creative, personal addition to your Christmas tree this year!
Sun 6, Sun 13 & Sun 20 Dec | Markeaton Park Craft Village. £40.50 for one household of up to four people
This event is unable to go ahead.
Ditch those stabilisers…and more with Cycle Derby
Gain confidence on your bike this festive season with sessions from Cycle Derby. They have three different sessions on offer - Learn to Ride, Balance and Early Skills, and you can attend as many of the session as you like. Bikes can be provided, and two trainers will support the learning environment with fun and games on the bikes. THIS EVENT WILL STILL GO AHEAD
Sat 5, Sat 12 & Sat 19 | Markeaton Park - The Train Sheds. £10.50, for ages 3-16
5, 6, 12, 13, 19 – 24 December
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Christmas Cracker
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Have a cracking Christmas celebration at the Adventure Farm! Enjoy two 20 minute festive, fun-filled live shows featuring Father Christmas giving out gifts and Silvermist the Reindeer, decorate gingerbread with Martha Christmas, meet Marston, our reindeer, take the Snowmen Hall of Fame tractor ride and go for a spin on the Reindeer Carousel! All this plus a day at the Adventure Farm! Stay Safe – Please Read Our Christmas Cracker is an outdoor but undercover event with a maximum of 10 socially distanced family groups of up 6 people per show. Choose your show time slot and enjoy all the other activities in your own time between 9am – 6.30pm. The second show follows directly after the first. If you are booked for an afternoon show, please arrive in time to take part in all the other activities. For more information about our safety measures, click here. OPEN: Animal Paddocks, Outdoor Adventure Play, Tractor Ride CLOSED: Animal Barn (until 16 Dec at the earliest), Barrel Stampede, Indoor Soft Play, Scarecrow Joe’s Restaurant (until 16 Dec at the earliest), Crumpet’s Grill & Ice Creams Parlour. 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk THIS EVENT WILL STILL GO AHEAD |
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Selected dates until 21st December
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Santa's Grotto in the Stables
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe, DE56 4AQ Dates: 5th, 6th December 12th, 13th December 19th, 20th, 21st December 10am until 4pm each day. Sadly, Croots have confirmed that this is unable to go ahead. |
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SELECTED DATES UP UNTIL 24TH DECEMBER
Santa’s Festive Woodland Walk Grotto
Garden King, Swadlincote, DE11 0TX
Start your experience with a magical woodland walk, an outdoor lit woodland trail with magical displays and decorations, photo opportunities, quizzes and more. Then, see Santa as a family where you’ll have your photo taken before sitting with him at a safe distance whilst he asks you what you’d like for Christmas. Finally, pick your own toy from the toy shop before visiting the photo elf and checking out your photo memories.
www.gardenking.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
https://www.facebook.com/events/720570312216025/?event_time_id=720570348882688
https://www.facebook.com/gardenkingnewhall/posts/3473162556102506
This event is confirmed as going ahead
Garden King, Swadlincote, DE11 0TX
Start your experience with a magical woodland walk, an outdoor lit woodland trail with magical displays and decorations, photo opportunities, quizzes and more. Then, see Santa as a family where you’ll have your photo taken before sitting with him at a safe distance whilst he asks you what you’d like for Christmas. Finally, pick your own toy from the toy shop before visiting the photo elf and checking out your photo memories.
www.gardenking.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
https://www.facebook.com/events/720570312216025/?event_time_id=720570348882688
https://www.facebook.com/gardenkingnewhall/posts/3473162556102506
This event is confirmed as going ahead
Sat 5 Dec - Wed 23 Dec |
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The Babbling Vagabonds - Elf Encounter
Derby Market Place Join those festive funsters the Babbling Vagabonds as they unwrap a mini festive adventure fit for the family. They return with a spectacular show after producing Guildhall Theatre Christmas show for many of years, as well as workshops and shows at Markeaton Park. Journey in a magical Christmas machine and encounter an Elf with a talent for making trouble. An intimate, exclusive Christmas treat just for you and your bubble of up to 6! Visit the page for Access info on how we can make Elf HQ relaxed, add a touch tour, and BSL dates. £24(for 6), £12 (for 3) www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/elf-encounter This event is going ahead |
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Until - 6TH JANUARY 4.30-10PM
Wollaton Hall Illumination Trail
Woolaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE
Visitors of all ages will be captivated by this brand new, visually stunning multi sensory experience of light, fire and sound. A seasonal classic with a contemporary twist. www.christmasatwollaton.org
This event is confirmed as going ahead
Woolaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE
Visitors of all ages will be captivated by this brand new, visually stunning multi sensory experience of light, fire and sound. A seasonal classic with a contemporary twist. www.christmasatwollaton.org
This event is confirmed as going ahead
Fri 4 - Wed 23 Dec
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Elf Trail
City Centre See if you can spot the elves in shops and businesses around the city centre – they may be on stickers in windows or on the floor, or you might even spot one hiding on a shelf, in a shop or business. See how many you can find while you visit the wonderful city shops – a great activity for all the family. https://www.visitderby.co.uk/whats-on/festive-derby/elf-trail This event is going ahead |
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Fri 4 - Wed 23 Dec
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Window Wonderland
City Centre Free Look out for some amazing displays in shops and businesses throughout the city centre, as they creatively decorate their window ready for Christmas. Decorations will all feature a Christmas rainbow, and there's a trail that takes you on a journey around the city http://www.derby.lotsfortots.co.uk/latest-news/bringing-window-wonderland-close-to-home This event is going ahead |
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selected dates until TUE 22ND DECEMBER
Statfold Barn Santa Express
Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth, B79 0BU
Children will collect their golden tickets as the whole family join the jolly elves and climb aboard the Santa Express and be transported to the North Pole in the beautifully lit steam train where an abundance of fun and excitement awaits.
www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk
Sadly, this event is unable to go ahead.
Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth, B79 0BU
Children will collect their golden tickets as the whole family join the jolly elves and climb aboard the Santa Express and be transported to the North Pole in the beautifully lit steam train where an abundance of fun and excitement awaits.
www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk
Sadly, this event is unable to go ahead.
SAT 3rd - 24th DECEMBER
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Naughty Elf Trail
Staunton Harold Water, DE73 8DN Foremark Water, DE65 6EG https://www.facebook.com/events/4717697264970184 Tittesworth Water, ST13 8SW https://www.facebook.com/events/702865607003518 Carsington Water, DE6 1ST https://www.facebook.com/events/184982396597053 Help! Some elves have run away from the North Pole and taken children’s Christmas presents. Santa will need your help to find them! The trail packs are available to purchase on site for £3 each, no need to book. Once having completed the trail, you will make it onto Santa’s good list and receive a free crafty prize. For more information please visit: www.stwater.co.uk/events This event is going ahead NB. COVID measures are in place, please see the website for further information. |
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THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
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Jumping Clay Story Time December Sessions
Markeaton Park Craft Village / Derby Intu Shopping Centre Pop Up Shop New format weekly story session and mini make. Prices from £4 a child. COVID Secure. 10.15am Wed, Thu, Fri. Booking essential. 2, 3, 4th, Gruffalo’s Child’s 9, 10, 11th, Elf Story 16, 17, 18th Stickman Open all week and all ages welcome. www.jumpingclay.co.uk www.bookwhen.com/jumpingclayderby https://bookwhen.com/jumpingclaypopup Jumping Clay events are going ahead Katie and Sarah have won a pop up shop at the Intu Centre for the month of December! It opens on Thurs 3rd Dec. They will be mostly at the Intu Centre but will be in Markeaton Park for the Family Festivity weekend and the Markeaton shop will also be open on Saturday's for collection of pre-ordered kits. See newsletter article on what they have in store!: www.derby.lotsfortots.co.uk/latest-news/jumping-clay-story-time-sessions-will-be-in-their-new-shop-in-the-intu-centre-during-december |
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Wed 2nd Dec - Sat 2nd January
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The Little Mermaid
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, DE1 2NF 10.30am, 1.30pm & 6pm Socially distanced festive production of The Little Mermaid - an uplifting underwater adventure perfect for ages 5 and over. www.derbytheatre.co.uk More info: www.derbytheatre.co.uk or call 01332 59 39 39 Sadly, this event is unable to go ahead but there will be online performances. |
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Every day until 24TH DECEMBER 10AM-8PM
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Winter Wonderland Forest Walk
CONKERS, Swadlincote, DE12 6GA Get ready for a silly Elf adventure as you arrive at Waterside Winter Wonderland, where Santa’s Chief Elf and his team will lead you through the Enchanted Forest and the Valley of Christmas Lights to discover Santa’s Woodland Grotto. COVID Secure and Capacity Limited www.visitconkers.com This event is going ahead under tier 3 restrictions |
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December weekends and 21st - 24TH DECEMBER
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Festive Farm Fun
Bluebells, Locko Rd, Spondon, DE21 7AR Learn to pass your Sleigh Ride Proficiency Test this year with the help of Elves, Mother Christmas, Betsy Bakewell and Father Christmas! Take your Sleigh Ride Licence with you on your 2 hour journey and make sure you collect the stamps along the way from those very important North Pole helpers! At the end of your journey, you will be rewarded with a present from Santa through a Magical Chimney! www.bluebelldairy.co.uk This event is going ahead under tier 3 restrictions |
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DECEMBER WEEKENDS AND 21ST - 24TH DECEMBER
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Santa Experience - Ecclesborne Valley Railway
Wirksworth Station, Wirksworth The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is delighted to announce that their “Train Through Christmas Countryside” services WILL run between now and Christmas Eve. Following extensive consultation, the railway can confirm that the services will proceed under current tier restrictions from 2nd December 2020. EVR have reviewed and updated their risk assessments and hygiene procedures including additional safety measures on boarding and leaving the train. They shall be providing their customers with boarding instructions and these will include recommended arrival times at Wirksworth station and instructions for ‘Booking-in’ upon your arrival. Please remember you should only be traveling on the train with members of your own household or support bubble in your own carriage compartment. If members of your party have changed you may need to update your booking. Please email ticketoffice@e-v-r.com quoting your booking reference number with the details that need changing. This year has been a miserable one for everybody. Wyvern Rail are are delighted to bring a little happiness and sparkle back to people’s lives at this special time of year and the team at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway look forward to sharing in your festive enjoyment. They aim to make your train journey through the Christmas Countryside a wonderful experience and will endeavour to be as accommodating as they possibly can within current Government guidelines. As always, the customer services team at Wirksworth Station can be contacted on 01629 823076 to assist you and answer any questions. Book online at www.e-v-r.com or call 01629 823076 1 DEC UPDATE: THIS EVENT WILL STILL GO AHEAD |
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sat 5th, 12th, 19th December
Christmas Evenings at White Post Farm
Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HL
4.30pm 'till 6.30pm
Visit White Post Farm for an evening with Santa and the Frozen Princesses, or an Autism Friendly Christmas Evening (Sunday 13th)
https://whitepostfarm.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
This event is going ahead under tier 3 restrictions
Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HL
4.30pm 'till 6.30pm
Visit White Post Farm for an evening with Santa and the Frozen Princesses, or an Autism Friendly Christmas Evening (Sunday 13th)
https://whitepostfarm.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
This event is going ahead under tier 3 restrictions
Sat 5th - Sun 20th December
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Twistin Tots Christmas Parties
Belper Community Hall Saturday 5 Dec 2.30-4pm (Twistin Tots) Sunday 6 Dec 9.30-11am (Twistin Tinies) Saturday 12 Dec 2.30-4 (Twistin Tots) Sunday 13 Dec 9.30-11 (Twistin Tinies) Sunday 13 Dec 12.30-2pm (Twistin Tinies) Sunday 13 Dec 3.4.30pm (Twistin Tots) Friday 18 Dec 1.30-3pm (Twistin Tinies) Saturday 19 Dec 2.30-4 (Twistin Tots) Sunday 20 Dec 9.30-11 (Twistin Tinies) Sunday 20 Dec 12.30-2pm (Twistin Tinies) Sunday 20 Dec 3-4.30pm (Twistin Tots) These parties will be slightly different this year - although Rudolph will be making a visit again! - as we will still have to adhere to social distancing guidelines. There won’t be food or pass the parcel, but we will have an action packed festive music session with all of our favourite Christmas Twistin Tots characters! A present for all the children (which will be age and sex relevant, not just picked at random A chocolate treat for all children at Tots parties, or a baby-relevant treat at Twistin Tinies parties A life-sized Santa cut out and Christmas display where each family can have a Christmas photo which will be emailed to them. Tickets will be £6 each and all attendees must be paid for, but families welcome All parties will have restricted numbers to ensure social distancing can be maintained. www.twistintots.co.uk or facebook: @twistintots 28 NOV UPDATE: These parties are still going ahead. |
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Sun 6th & Mon 14th - Fri 18th December
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Music Time: Christmas Special Parties
Sun 6th Willington Village Hall, 9,10.10 &11.20am Mon 14th Hilton Scout Hut: 9.15, 10.15 & 11.15am Mon 14th Repton Village Hall: 12.45, 1.45pm Tue 15th Stenson Fields Community Centre: 9.15, 10.15 & 11.15am Wed 16th Allestree Club: 9.15, 10.15 & 11.15am Thu 17th Mickleover Vicarage Pavillion: 9.15, 10.15 & 11.15am Thu 17th Derby Venue TBC: 1.30pm Fri 18th Melbourne Assembly Rooms : 9.15, 10.15 & 11.15am Fri 18th Willington Village Hall, 1.30pm Musical Christmas fun, for babies, toddlers & pre-school children, Christmas outfits at the ready! Pre-booked only, numbers are very limited. Christmas present, nibbles, prizes and chocolate treat included. £12 (admits 1 child & 1 adult) additional siblings or adults £6 each. For more details and to book text Tracey: 07866 689971 www.facebook.com/musictime2000 28 NOV UPDATE: These parties are still going ahead. |
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Wed 9th - Sat 19th December
Illuminated Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR
New improved route, incredible light installations.
www.thenma.org.uk
https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/nationalmemorialarboretum/day/
This event is going ahead under tier 3 restrictions
The National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR
New improved route, incredible light installations.
www.thenma.org.uk
https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/nationalmemorialarboretum/day/
This event is going ahead under tier 3 restrictions
boogie woogie babes party
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Boogie Woogie Babes are getting crafty!
Shelagh has planned 3 wonderful Christmas themed classes of making. These will be socially distanced & places must be reserved by text on 07889 962332. Dates: Saturday 12th 10-11am Saturday 19th 10-11am Monday 21st December 10-11am Location: All Saints Church Hall Mickleover, DE3 0DL Book now! www.facebook.com/Boogie-Woogie-Babes |
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Sunday 13th December 12-4pm
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Family Christmas Lunch with Santa
Museum & Art Gallery on The Wardwick Join us at the Museum & Art Gallery on The Wardwick for a family-friendly Christmas carvery. Enjoy a two-course meal, a visit and gift from Santa, plus lots of fun, safe family entertainment. All dietary requirements can be catered for. Please arrive for 12pm as food will be served at 12.30pm *Our venue at The Wardwick is Covid secure and we will regularly review this offer to ensure we meet Government safety guidelines .For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions and updated Covid Access Statement. Website: https://www.derbymuseums.org/whats-on/family-christmas-lunch-with-santa £20pp (over 12yrs), £15pp (under12yrs), under 2yrs free To book, email: christine@derbymuseums.org or call: 01332 641901. www.derbymuseums.org THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE GOING AHEAD |
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18th - 23rd December 4pm - 6pm
Afternoon Tea with Santa
Bournes Coffee Shop, Denby Pottery Village
Get in the spirit of Christmas and enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea and meet Santa!
Booking required on denbypotteryvillage.com or 01773 740 799
3rd Dec UPDATE: Sold Out https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-tea-with-santa-tickets-124686056351
Bournes Coffee Shop, Denby Pottery Village
Get in the spirit of Christmas and enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea and meet Santa!
Booking required on denbypotteryvillage.com or 01773 740 799
3rd Dec UPDATE: Sold Out https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-tea-with-santa-tickets-124686056351
19th - 23rd December 4pm - 6pm
Craft Studio
Craft Studio, Denby Pottery Village
The Studio will be open at Denby every day for you to visit & create! Free entry & parking.
Booking required on denbypotteryvillage.com or 01773 740 799
https://www.denbypottery.com/denby-pottery-village-craft-studio
Temporarily closed
Craft Studio, Denby Pottery Village
The Studio will be open at Denby every day for you to visit & create! Free entry & parking.
Booking required on denbypotteryvillage.com or 01773 740 799
https://www.denbypottery.com/denby-pottery-village-craft-studio
Temporarily closed