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SEN Christmas Grotto

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SEN Christmas Grotto at Hayrack Church Farm

Hayrack Church Farm sets aside one Saturday afternoon for a quieter Santa visit for children with SEN and additional needs. Families keep a table for the whole session, make reindeer food and a letter to Santa, meet Santa and his elves for an early present, and can visit the animals and play areas; each gift bag includes a free return pass to the farm.

SEN-friendly

A calmer, quieter grotto afternoon for children with SEN and additional needs: each family has its own table for the whole three hours, with crafts, Santa and the animals at your own pace.

  • SEN session: A session set aside for children with additional needs and their families.

At Hayrack Church Farm: Free or discounted carer ticket · Regular SEN sessions. More about access here

Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: hayrackchurchfarm.co.uk. More SEN-friendly days out

Farm · Thornton-le-Moors, near Chester Hayrack Church FarmFriendly small farm park near Cheshire Oaks with open pens to feed and pet, daily meet-and-greet, soft play included and a good café. No booking. 3 more things on here ›

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Last checked Sun 25 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: hayrackchurchfarm.co.uk. Report a problem

Also at Hayrack Church Farm

Christmas Fete Hayrack Church Farm, Thornton-le-Moors, near Chester · 50 min Sunday 1 November, 12–4pmUnder £10
Halloween Trail and Characters Hayrack Church Farm, Thornton-le-Moors, near Chester · 50 min Characters 12–12.30pm on Tue 27 Oct (Wednesday), Thu 29 Oct (Mad Hatter and Alice) and Sat 31 Oct (Vampire Stitch); Halloween trail around the farm park on open daysUnder £10
Santa's Grotto Hayrack Church Farm, Thornton-le-Moors, near Chester · 50 min Sat 5 Dec (morning), Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20, Mon 21, Tue 22, Wed 23 Dec and Thu 24 Dec (morning); times on booking£10–25
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