Christmas In The Park - Henham Park

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Ho! Ho! Hello Everyone!

We are so excited to announce our brand new event that will be taking place in the stunning grounds of Henham Barns, Henham Park, Beccles.

Get ready, Suffolk! We’re delivering a sleigh full of Christmas magic straight into Henham. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the features that will be on site for both Adults & Children to enjoy this festive season.

Father Christmas Experience
Join us for our enchanting walk-through experience, begin with a whimsical walk through leading up to a meet & greet with the big fella in our magical Santa’s Grotto, each child will take away a gift, follow the enchanted trail to Mrs. Claus’ bakery where you will bring your own gingerbread person to life with delightful decorations, keep your eyes peeled for the Magical gingerbread person… Go easy on the Elf dust kids! This truly amazing experience isn’t over yet… Continuing through our beautiful barns you will be greeted by the elves to create your own extra special reindeer food, a necessity for your little ones to sprinkle outside on Christmas eve to guide the reindeer to your home, finally you will head on through to our arts & crafts zone where you can get creative and enjoy spending time creating those unique decorations to takeaway with you, not only will you leave with an arm full of festive goodies, but also a wonderful memory of Christmas in the park.

Character Walkabouts
Adults and Kids will love meeting those seasonal Characters that really do deliver the spirit of Christmas…eh!hm! Well most of them! The Grinch will be joining us to bring a glimmer of chaos to the show, Elsa, Anna & Olaf will be on hand with a sensational Frozen sing-along, plus many more familiar faces will be wandering to make your visit just that touch more magical.

Cookery Theatre
Adults will be invited to join demonstrations with some of our local hero chefs, join the group and get on the road to becoming a top chef this Christmas with some speciality seasonal dishes. Plus not to be missed a special appearance by the one and only Grinch, when our super host Chef Stu will be conjuring up a real treat… Watch out for the onions!

Mini Fun Fair
L Gray and Sons Fun fair will be on hand with a mini funfair to add just a little bit of adrenaline to your Christmas cheer!

Elf Trail
As you continue your adventure around the site keep your eyes peeled for the hidden letters to unscramble our Christmas Elf’s name, be sure to claim your delicious candy cane upon completion.

Live Music
Ok, Ok, so we must admit, we don’t quite have a budget for Mariah Carey or Elton John, but that doesn’t mean we can’t ‘Step into Christmas’ with some amazing local talent! We will have a range of local musicians on site to sing you into Christmas 2024 whilst you kick back enjoying your mulled wine & Yorkshire pudding wrap.

Street Food Market
By now you’ve taken in the sights & sounds of all things Christmas, now it’s time to enjoy the tastes & smells! Head over to our Festive street food market where you’ll not only be able to enjoy a tiple… From a boozy hot chocolate, Local ale or warming mulled wine. We’ll have a real feast for you to enjoy, joining us so far will be…
- The Yorky Shack – Yes a roast dinner in a yorky wrap!
- Urban Burger – Loaded homemade burgers with a festive twist.
- Salt + Pepper – East meets West Asian inspired street food.
- Doughlicious – Sweet waffles, Golden churros & Moorish cookie doughs.
- Coffee Rush – Locally sourced fresh brewed coffee, tea & hot chocolates.

Marshmallow Toasting
You’d be crazy to miss out on a chance to toast your own marshmallows… Head over to one of our sensational firepits, not only do you get to keep warm and toasty, but you get to enjoy a delicious sweet treat.

Shopping Hall
We will be playing host to some amazing stallholders in warm & welcoming heated marquees! From beautifully hand-crafted gifts from an array of interesting and quirky local designers, crafters & artists to those perfect Christmas gifts we all love. Be sure to browse all our amazing areas so you don’t miss out on that unique Christmas gift.

Food Hall
Housed alongside out fantastic cookery theatre is our scrumptious food hall! If you’re a foodie then we have lots to get your mouth watering, attending will be a fantastic selection of the finest local, regional & national food & drink producers. A truly tasty treat you will not want to miss, perfect for a special treat or an ideal gift… Who doesn’t love a wedge of cheese or bottle of cider for Christmas!

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The event runs from 10:00 to 20:00 on the following dates.
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