insideKENT Magazine Issue 56 - November 2016 | Page 107

Spa Valley Railway
Weekends in December

Ruxley Manor
12 Nov – 24 Dec
Mother Christmas herself is the host for this spectacular and well-loved
Kent grotto event. At Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, she will guide you
through the magical Christmas pathways, playing a fun bowling game on
the way (how many snowmen can you bowl over?) before reaching Father
Christmas himself. You will be able to speak to Santa, and receive a
wonderful gift. Plus, why not make your own magical reindeer food? Take
it home with you and sprinkle it over the lawn on Christmas Eve to make
sure the reindeer enjoy their Christmas journey too!
www.ruxley-manor.co.uk / 020 8300 0084

Starting at Eridge Station, you will arrive to find roasting chestnuts and a
roaring coal fire within the waiting room – which has been beautifully and
festively decorated. But that’s not all; there will also be face painters to get
everyone in the festive spirit. Get on board the Santa Special and journey
to Tunbridge Wells West (or the North Pole as it is otherwise known!). During
the journey Father Christmas will make an appearance with a gift for good
boys and girls. Once you arrive at the North Pole you will have 40 minutes
to join Father Christmas in his grotto, and have photos taken with him in
his sleigh, before climbing back on board for your return journey. So if your
little ones love Santa and steam trains, there can be no better way to spend
a Christmassy day!
www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk / 01892 537715

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