Visit Santa at the National Stone Centres Free Christmas Festival
Santa Claus is coming to the National Stone Centre as the Derbyshire visitor attraction welcomes families for a magical day out at its Christmas Festival on Saturday 9 December featuring a range of free activities.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the festive spirit with a variety of seasonal delights, including an indoor Christmas market featuring local craftspeople, live performances from local bands, a reindeer activity trail, and the enchanting Grotto where children can meet Santa Claus and share their Christmas wishes.
In addition to the festive activities, young geologists can take part in the National Stone Centre’s popular gem panning. Delicious treats and hot beverages will also be available from the National Stone Centre cafe.
Anna Farnsworth, National Stone Centre Manager, says: “The National Stone Centre Christmas Festival is our way of spreading joy and creating memories for families during the festive season. With a variety of festivities and activities on offer, join us for a day filled with fun and the chance to meet Santa Claus in a magical setting. It will be a heartwarming day out for all.”
The Christmas Festival at the National Stone Centre runs between 10.30 to 15.00 on Saturday 9 December. All activities with the exception of gem panning are completely free of charge.
• 10.30 - 15.00: Santa’s Grotto, which is free to attend. Children will also receive a gift-wrapped present.
• 10.30 - 15.00: Christmas indoor market featuring Crich Brew Co. serving and selling beers along with hot mulled wine, Christmas-themed dog treat boxes, The Body Shop goods, a local author of children's books, festive-themed cards, decorations, sweet treats and more.
• 10.30 - 15.00: The Search for Santa’s Reindeer activity will encourage children to look for reindeer sculptures that are hidden around the National Stone Centre site.
• 10.30 - 15.00: Gem panning (paid activity) is always popular at the Centre. Enjoy an adventurous time and uncover gems, crystals and minerals.
• 12.00 - 14.00: Festive face-painting will be available for children, located in the indoor Christmas market
• 11.00 - 12.00: The Ukeswirks, a local Ukulele band, will be performing Christmas songs.
• 13.30 - 14.20: The BM&W Brass Band will perform a medley of traditional Christmas carols.
Visitors can confirm their attendance in advance online, or simply turn up on the day: https://www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk/christmas-2023
For information about the National Stone Centre visit www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk.
More News From Amber Valley Info
| New Belper Community Recovery Space opens to offer additional support Derbyshire County Council is funding a new Belper based recovery space to give people a place to get additiona read more | |
| Chester Zoo and DCG Offer Apprenticeship Opportunities For Tomorrow's Wildlife Champions Following the ongoing success of an innovative Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship Pr read more | |
| News Have you seen missing girl Megan From Ripley Have you seen Megan? The 15-year-old has been reported missing from her home in Ripley. read more | |
| A night at the museum for the 5th Dronfield Hilltop Cubs Great British Car Journey, the award-winning classic car museum in Ambergate, Derbyshire, hosted the pack for a very special read more | |
| Alfreton chapel with planning for redevelopment as two homes goes under the hammer The former Methodist chapel in the village of Westhouses near Alfreton is to go up for auction thi read more | |
The Amber Valley Info Noticeboard
| Cold Callers claiming to be working on behalf of Derbyshire County Council Policehave seen and increase in reports of 'cold callers' where people are claiming to be working on behal read more | |
| Subscriptions For Amber Valley Borough Councils 2024 Garden Waste Service Are Now Open The garden waste collection service is available to all residents in Amber Valley except for r read more | |
| Mobile networks are being improved in Ripley Mobile networks are being improved in Ripley boosting the speed, performance and coverage of mobile services in the area. read more | |
| Trent Barton Buses - Extension Of The £2 Single Fare Cap Trent Barton Buses have confirmed their participation in the extension of the £2 single fare cap until the end o read more | |
| Crich Tramway Village Looking For An Engineering Manager The successful candidate for this post will have excellent management skills gained whilst working in a practical workshop e read more | |
