father-christmas-arriving Magical Woodland

Visit Father Christmas in his Magical Woodland Garden at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2014, from 11am to 4pm. 

Follow the trail through the trees to meet reindeer Comet and Blitzen, then visit Father Christmas in his traditional yurt. Explore the garden before returning to the tearoom for hot chestnuts, hot chocolate and some seasonal fare. As dusk descends don’t miss the trail lights and help Father Christmas collect his post box and walk his reindeer.

Tickets are £6.10 adult, £5.60 concessions, £7 per child to visit Father Christmas and receive a present (all prices includes garden entry). Booking is essential to visit Father Christmas.

There’s also a special evening of Christmas Ghost Stories in Fairhaven’s tearoom on Wednesday 10 December from 6.30pm. Tickets are £10 and include a light evening meal and a glass of wine. Please book in advance.

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden NR13 6DZ is at South Walsham, nine miles east of Norwich, signposted off A47 at B1140 junction, www.fairhavengarden.co.uk, t. 01603 270449.

The garden is open daily all year (closed Christmas Day), free entry to tearoom, gift shop and plant sales. There is wheelchair access throughout the garden, including a Sensory Garden. Visitors requiring special facilities are advised to telephone in advance, mobility scooters available. Dogs are welcome on leads; small charge to cover poop scoop.