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Santa by the Lake at Brockholes

Type:Christmas/Festive

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AG

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Santa by the Lake at Brockholes

Santa is back at Brockholes.  Meet him in his workshop, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Meadow Lake.

Discover the enchantment of Father Christmas in a truly unique setting.  Located in the one-of-a-kind floating visitor village, nestled within a beautiful nature reserve, Santa’s grotto is a magical space adorned with Christmas trees and stunning decorations. 

Each little one will have five whole minutes to chat with Santa himself and pick out a special gift or toy straight from his enchanting workshop.  Don’t forget your cameras.  There will be plenty of chances to snap some festive photos.

This year, for some added extra sprinkle of Christmas cheer to the grotto, while you wait or after your visit with Santa, unleash your creativity the cookie decorating station.  It’s a deliciously fun way to keep the holiday spirit going.

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Opening Times

Season (23 Nov 2024 - 15 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday09:30 - 16:30
Season (19 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday - Sunday09:30 - 16:30

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Child£13.95 per ticket

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All children require a ticket to see Santa regardless of their age. 
There is no charge for accompanying adults.
Santa's Workshop will be located in the Meadow Lake Suite on our floating visitor village and sign posted for you, just head there in time for your appointment slot.
Car parking charges apply.

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

Directions

Road Directions

From Preston: At the roundabout of the M6 J31and A59 go straight over under the motorway signed A59 to Blackburn. Stay in the left hand lane. Just before the traffic lights, take the FIRST exit signed 'Brockholes Nature Reserve' heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance. From M6 north bound: As you come off the motorway get in the middle lane.  At the roundabout turn right, signed A59 to Blackburn. Stay in the left hand lane. Just before the traffic lights, take the first exit signed 'Brockholes Nature Reserve' heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance. From Samlesbury and south-bound off the M6:  At the roundabout of the M6 J31and A59 you need to go all the way round the double roundabout as if you where going to head back along the A59 towards Samlesbury.  As you come around the roundabout past the Tickle Trout service station stay in the left hand lane.  Just before the traffic lights, take the first exit signed 'Brockholes Nature Reserve' heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road).  Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance. From M6 southbound: As you come off the motorway turn right at the roundabout towards Preston.  Stay in the right hand lane and continue around the roundabout, As you come round the roundabout past the Tickle Trout service station stay in the left hand lane.  Just before the traffic lights, take the first exit signed 'Brockholes Nature Reserve' heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance.

Public Transport Directions

Bus: Take the No. 59 bus from Preston bus station.  Alight the bus at the Tickled Trout Hotel.  From the bus stop walk towards the bridge where traffic is easier to see, cross over and turn left to the end of the bridge.  There is a farm road to the right, follow this short road to a metal gate, passing a sign for Brockholes Wood.  Cross over the style at the side of the gate.  Follow the metal fence on your right to the next gate and at the left side of the gate there is a gap onto a rough roadway.  Remain on this roadway to the end the boundary is marked by another metal gate.  To the right of the gate there is a style marked Ribblesway, go over the style and turn left and you will see the next style to cross. Keep to the right and follow the wooden fence under the motorway bridges, and as the road bends you will see the entrance to Brockholes.  This walk is not suitable for pushchairs or anyone that cannot climb a style.  During the walk there is a possibility of seeing several species of birds and insects due to the close proximity of the river and the woods. By train: The nearest railway station to Brockholes is Preston.

Facilities

Other

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Picnic Site
  • Toilets
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

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