Parks & outdoors

Father Christmas Grotto by the Lake at Brockholes

Name: Father Christmas Grotto by the Lake at Brockholes
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Brockholes Nature Reserve

28 Nov – 24 Dec 202628 Nov–24 Dec, 10am–4pm
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Brockholes Nature Reserve, PrestonAbout 60 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25£18.95 per child incl. cookie decorating, craft and a toy; adults free; parking £6
Good for most agesIndoors

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Father Christmas Grotto by the Lake at Brockholes is on at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston from 28 November to 24 December. It's about 60 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices: £18.95 per child incl. cookie decorating, craft and a toy; adults free; parking £6. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.

Last checked Thu 22 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: lancswt.org.uk. Report a problem

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