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Winter: Festive family fun day

Join us for live music, traditional games and nature-themed family activities, as we celebrate the start of the festive season.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Festive jumpers at the ready! Join us as we mark the start of Longshaw's Christmas season, with traditional games, creative family activities, and live music - all free to access. The café will be serving seasonal treats and hearty meals.

We will also be joined by Chesterfield-based HoneyBelles Choir, who will be performing a festive set from 11am-12.30pm.

Dogs warmly welcome, please keep dogs on a lead.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Activities, games and live music take place at the visitor hub, near the Café, Kitchen Garden and secondhand bookshop.

What to bring and wear

Wrap up warm as the activities take place outside. Festive fancy dress and Christmas jumpers warmly encouraged!

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