Christmas Grotto

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Christmas Grotto

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Carlton Marshes: Visit Father Christmas in his grotto on the marshes

Event details

Meeting point

Visitor Centre

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Date

Time
10.00am- 3.00pm
A static map of Christmas Grotto

About the event

Children can visit Father Christmas in his grotto on the marshes this December.

All children will have a chance to talk to Father Christmas, have their photo taken (please bring your own camera, photographer not provided) and will receive a wildlife-themed gift. One family ticket (1 child with up to two accompanying adults) is available for each time slot (you will not share your timeslot with any other families). If you wish to bring an additional child/children, please purchase the required number of 'additional child' tickets alongside your family ticket.

The time on your ticket is the time you should arrive at the visitor centre to then walk down to the grotto. Please be aware that the grotto is located in The Lookout which is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Visitor Centre. 

Suitable for children aged 0-11 years. Older siblings are welcome to attend but will not receive a gift. Please specify child's age when booking to ensure an appropriate gift is provided.

Please be aware that each family will have approximately 10 minutes with Father Christmas, regardless of the number of children you bring, so if you are a large group, you may wish to consider purchasing tickets for more than one time slot. After visiting Father Christmas you will then return to the visitor centre for festive activities. 

The grotto and the walking route are fully wheelchair-accessible. Pushchairs welcome.

For full event terms and conditions visit: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo

Booking

Phone number

01502 359480

Price

£11 per child (0-11 years), includes gift.

Additional booking information

The time on your ticket is the time you should arrive at the visitor centre and then your slot to see Father Christmas will be 20 minutes after as there is a walk down to the grotto.

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead

A Public Space Protection Order on the reserve requires dogs to be kept on a lead at all times. This is to protect the wildlife and delicate habitats.

Why we ask dogs are kept on a lead 

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Mobility

Please contact organiser before the event

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Wheelchair access

Grotto and walking route is fully wheelchair accessible
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What to bring

Outdoor clothing and footwear. The grotto is approximately a 20-minute walk from the visitor centre and is not heated.

 

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Parking information

Free car park. Donations accepted.
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Bicycle parking

Bicycle racks available
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Electric car charging point
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

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