IN case you hadn’t noticed, there are fewer than 100 days till Christmas.
Anyway, Santa and his elves are coming back to Ealing Broadway shopping centre by popular demand.
From Saturday, November 16 until December 24, Santa’s Grotto will be open on select days for little ones to share their Christmas wishes with Santa.
All children receive an early present from the great man, to start spreading some festive cheer.
The grotto will also feature light-up candy canes, large glitter stars, North Pole-bound mail sacks and snowmen
Families are welcome to photograph the special moment themselves, but a professional photographer will also be on hand.
Quiet sessions are available to book each Sunday 11-11.30am, designed to reduce the anxiety of the event for children with autism or additional needs.
Andrew Rollings, centre director, said: “Over the years, Santa’s Grotto has become a firm favourite with shoppers here, including a visit from The King himself last year.”
Tickets cost £7 per child, plus a £1.50 booking fee per family. All sessions must be booked in advance: https://www.ealingbroadwayshopping.co.uk/news/make-a-wish-with-santa-tickets
Group discounts are available to special needs schools on www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/EalingBroadway/school-booking
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