ENCHANTED SANTA EXPERIENCE TO OPEN AT COTSWOLD WATER PARK

Nestled within the grounds of the Cotswold Water Park, in South Cerney, an exclusive, personalised Santa Experience will open its doors to visitors and families from Saturday 12th December, at 10am, as part of The Gateway to Christmas.

Launched on 4th December, The Gateway to Christmas was created by award winning local companies, Relish Group, renowned for delivering outstanding hospitality and Robert Lawrence Event Production Resource, who specialise in technical and creative solutions across the event industry.

Rob Goves, Director at Relish Group said, “It has been a very difficult time for our industry and as we all know, we’re stronger together. We believe there’s something for everyone at The Gateway to Christmas and we hope that families and visitors will support this event and make some special memories with us along the way.”

The Santa Experience will offer families the opportunity to meet Santa within their bubbles across a 10 minute socially distanced session, which includes a personalised story-time, the chance to take your own photos and videos together and a visit to Santa’s Christmas Tree, where presents will be individually labelled for each child, to take home and enjoy from 12th - 23rd December.

Rob Smith, Director at Robert Lawrence EPR said, “Creating immersive environments is at the heart of what we do. Our aim was to adapt and create an experience that was safe within tier two guidance, whilst also allowing us the opportunity to grow the event in years to come.”

Visitors can enjoy FREE parking and access to the site, where they’ll find a Christmas Market featuring marshmallow firepits, doughnuts, cheeses, hand-made fudge, hog roasts and more, as well as funfair rides* including a heady helter-skelter and traditional carousel, and as the sun sets, the grounds will come to life daily with a variety of LED lighting and a 19-metre festive projection installation.

For those looking to relish in more foodie delights, The Gateway Café has been transformed into an enchanted fairy space, serving up delicious treats like wood fired pizza (gluten free and vegan choices available) and grilled free-range turkey burgers topped with bacon jam, stuffing and chestnut pickles, whilst a fully licensed bar, will open until 9pm daily with covered, warm outdoor seating for all who choose to visit the event until 24th December.

The Traditional Christmas Tree Company will also be selling the classic Nordmann Fir; the UK’s most popular tree thanks to its symmetrical shape, strong bushy branches and excellent needle retention. From 4ft 9 to 6ft 8, they can even deliver your chosen tree to your doorstep.

For more information or to book your exclusive, personalised Santa Experience, visit https://www.thegatewaytochristmas.co.uk/