2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Laura Nightingale, Talya Honebeek)
A new Christmas event, aptly named Fabulously Festive, has opened its doors, promising a wealth of yuletide joy for the whole family. The festive extravaganza, located in Ewhurst Green, Surrey, kicked off recently and will continue to spread cheer until January 5. This magical village is nestled within the grounds of Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club on Horsham Lane, offering an array of attractions from a bustling market, Santa's grotto and ice skating rink, to an apres ski bar, live entertainment and snug fire pits.
Visitors can enjoy the thrill of ice skating one moment, then savour steaming cups of mulled wine and hot chocolate the next. Scattered around the village are food vans serving up festive favourites such as hog roast pork rolls, halloumi fries and freshly made churros, ideal for keeping you cosy in the cold weather. Windsor Great Park Illuminated in photos as lights walk returns to Surrey woods.
For those with a penchant for sweets, there's the opportunity to toast marshmallows over a fire pit and decorate gingerbread in one of the many tents spread across the site. At the heart of the village, an undercover bar adorned with twinkling fairy lights awaits, reports Surrey Live. Inside, guests can escape the chill by snuggling up on one of the comfy sofas with a warm beverage, reports Upon entering, families will first come across the Christmas tree shop where they can purchase a tree to take home, before arriving at the Elfies Photo Opportunity spot.
The site also boasts a vintage funfair complete with dodgems and rides, as well as daily live entertainment. The village trail is lined with bark, and along this path, both children and adults will stumble upon Mrs Christmas Story Time hut for fairy tale reading, Darling Dolly's Christmas Shop, and another Christmas shop selling artisan gifts. Additional attractions include a reindeer food making tent and an elves post office where kids can send their Christmas wish lists to Santa.
Santa's grotto is tucked away towards the back of the village, surrounded by snowy Christmas trees. His cosy study is situated between his lounge - a gathering spot for guests before meeting Santa - and an elves workshop where children can pick a gift and collect memorable photos. Open until 10pm, the village transforms into a magical spectacle at night, sure to instil the festive spirit in all visitors.
Two ticket options are available. The standard ticket (£12.50 per person) grants access to the Christmas Village, daily music and live entertainment in the apres ski bar, festive food stalls, Christmas market and funfair.
The second option is a Father Christmas experience ticket, priced between £25-£39 per person. This includes all the perks of the standard ticket, plus a visit to Santa's grotto, reindeer food kitchen, elves post office and a gift from Santa himself. Ice rink slots are available for an additional £6.
95 per person and last for 30 minutes. Here's how you can visit Fabulously Festive:..
