Christmas is coming to Drayton Manor Resort again this year and it has a new addition to the festivities.
Guests who are looking to get into the festive spirit this winter can head to the attraction’s Magical Christmas event.
It’s set to take place from Saturday, November 26 to Saturday, December 24 and it promises live entertainment, decorations, falling snow and a Grotto Experience plus its new gingerbread decorating workshop.
Guests can visit Father Christmas during the Grotto Experience at the Castle of Dreams which gives little ones the chance to write a letter to send to the North Pole.
Mrs Claus can be joined for a festive story time and children can also choose a toy from Father Christmas’ Toy Shop where adults can look forward to a hot drink.
Guests can now take part in the Gingerbread Decorating Workshop at Mrs Kyndley’s Tea Room, led by Mrs Claus’ magical elves and even better, this is included in the Grotto Experience tickets this year.
Thomas Land fans can look forward to festive entertainment in the Island of Sodor with live shows from Sir Topham Hatt and his mischievous sidekicks, Rusty and Dusty.
They’ll also get the chance to meet the characters after each show.
It doesn’t stop there though as guests can visit the resort’s cinema for Santa’s House Party.
It’s a 20-minute show that runs every half an hour throughout the day and guests will join Father Christmas and his loyal elf sidekick as they bake a surprise cake for Mrs Claus, and help to clean up the mess before she gets home.
The interactive show will be full of singing and dancing for the whole family to enjoy, with a sprinkle of Santa magic to finish.
Visitors can look out for the 35ft musical Christmas tree in the park where there will be half-hourly shows.
There’s guaranteed snowfall in Thomas Land and a sing-a-long with Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and the elves.
A number of rides and attractions are also included in the experience, such as Thor, Sleipnir, Bounty Pirate Ship, Accelerator and more.
Victoria Lynn, Managing Director at Drayton Manor Resort, said: “Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year here at Drayton Manor, and this year we’re even more determined to make it one to remember.
“We’re delighted that Magical Christmas is back – bigger and better – with all our festive family favourites, as well as wonderful new additions for this year.
“We look forward to welcoming Christmas fans to join us for the celebrations, where they will have a magical experience like no other!”
If you’d like to book tickets for the Christmas event, you can visit the Drayton Manor Resort website.
Stay and Play packages are also available so you can enjoy a family staycation.
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