Storytime with Santa Event Information

Storytime with Santa is a festive themed family event for Christmas 2023!

Previously known as Breakfast & Tea with Santa but with all the magic as before! Your child will receive an early Christmas present, a certificate from Santa & listen to a magical Christmas story read by Santa himself! Plus decorate your own Christmas cookie & other festive activities with delicious, freshly prepared food. Each session will last for approx. 1 hour 15 mins.

This festive event is suitable for children aged 12 & under. Anyone attending over the age of 12 will need to book an 'Adult' Ticket.

This is a ticket ONLY event - all adults & children who would like to attend require a pre-booked ticket.

Important Information: Dates & Availability

Storytime with Santa will run every Saturday & Sunday in December until Christmas week, and then Thur 21^st, Fri 22^nd & Sat 23^rd, Sun 24^th December. Please note - not every session time will run on every day, please see below for full dates & availability.

This event will be held in the Oasis Restaurant, Waterside Garden Centre.

How to Book
1. Visit the event booking page
2. Select your date & choose your session time: 9am or 3pm.
3. Choose the number of Guests (group size is not limited however max. of 4 adult tickets per group booking).
4. Click 'Book Now'.
5. Fill in the details on the following screen when prompted for each participant.
6. Fill in the purchaser information. Your tickets will be emailed to this person.
7. Check out securely using PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account - you can pay by credit or debit card through PayPal).
FAQ

How many people can attend each session?

Each session is limited to a maximum of 40 to maintain safe distancing. Booking group size is not limited; however no individual booking group can contain more than 4 adult tickets to maximise the availability of the event for children attending.

Do babies count in the booking?

Yes in order to safely plan guest numbers. Anyone attending the event of any age must be declared in the booking - babies under 1 year old will not participate in the event and there is no charge for the ticket; however they must be allocated a ticket. Please select the FREE 'Under 1 ticket' in this circumstance.

Why can I only book 4 adult tickets?

We want to maximise the availability of this event for children, therefore we are restricting bookings to 4 adults per booking. Any bookings with more than 4 Adult tickets - will be cancelled. This festive event is suitable for children aged 12 & under. Anyone attending over the age of 12 will need to book an 'Adult' Ticket. If you are a school booking or require carers to attend that will be above this limit please contact us before booking.

What are the food options?

Food options vary depending on which time slot is booked.
9am - Cooked breakfast or Vegetarian breakfast option for Children & Adults.
3pm - Child - choice of hot meals (chicken goujons, fish fingers, margherita pizza - with chips). Adult - choice of hot meals (panini, ham, egg & chips, jacket potato choices).
Visit the booking page & choose your time for full details.

Can I amend my booking?

We cannot guarantee any amends; however if you have a query about your booking please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Can I amend my food options?

We will not be able to modify the menu; however any allergies or intolerences will be catered for. Please declare any allergies when booking in the required field.

Event Schedule

The event availability is as follows:

Sat 2^nd Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) & ~~3pm~~ (sold out) session
Sun 3^rd Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) session only
Sat 9^th Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) & ~~3pm~~ (sold out) session
Sun 10^th Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) session only
Sat 16^th Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) & ~~3pm~~ (sold out) session
Sun 17^th Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) session only
Thu 21^st Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) & ~~3pm~~ (sold out) session
Fri 22^nd Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) & ~~3pm~~ (sold out) session
Sat 23^rd Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) & ~~3pm~~ (sold out) session
Sun 24^th Dec 23	~~9am~~ (sold out) session only

To check for any remaining availability please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
*Availability subject to change.

BUYING YOUR TICKETS ONLINE

Buy your tickets online - it's quick, easy and secure. Simply select your date and session time from the booking page, click 'Book Now' and follow the instructions. Your e-ticket will be emailed to you upon completion - print it, present it at the ticket desk and enjoy your day!