“T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…”
Join us around the main Christmas tree at The Glades to discover the magic of everyone’s favourite festive tale, The Night Before Christmas! Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6th – 22nd December, 11am–4pm, step into the magic of the season with enchanting Christmas scenes, twinkling trees, and stockings by the fire. Families and children are invited to enjoy festive crafts, write letters to Santa, and meet him in person for a truly memorable Christmas experience. Сelebrate the joy of the festive season with us!
CHRISTMAS CRAFTING ACTIVITIES*
Get into the holiday spirit by joining our festive crafting workshops:
Fridays (6th, 13th, 20th) – Decorate your very own personalised stocking
Saturdays (7th, 14th, 21st) – Design a Christmas bauble to hang at home
Sundays (8th, 15th, 22nd) – Build a charming wooden Christmas train
*Disclaimer: Subject to availability. If a specific craft activity runs out of stock, alternative festive charm options will be offered.
SANTA’S LETTER STATION
Stop by our Letter Station, where children can write special letters to Santa, sharing their Christmas wishes and recalling their good deeds from the past year.
MEET SANTA IN PERSON
With crafted gifts and letters in hand, children can meet Santa himself, who will joyfully accept their letters. Capture this heartwarming memory with a festive family photo to cherish forever.
CHRISTMAS STORYTIME
Join Santa and his elves as they share delightful Christmas tales and songs, spreading holiday cheer throughout The Glades.
“His eyes — how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!”
We’re excited to welcome you to discover the magic of The Night Before Christmas at The Glades! This event is free of charge, no registration required, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow us on social media for the latest festive updates.
“But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight,
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!”