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Father Christmas swaps the North Pole for Mid Wales this winter!

Father Christmas has got a busy schedule at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre this year.

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Father Christmas will be busy in the Elan Valley this winter
Father Christmas will be busy in the Elan Valley this winter

In addition to joining in with a Festive Breakfast and welcoming children to his Winter Wonderland Grotto, he’ll be switching on the Christmas lights too!

Join him at the visitor centre on Friday, December 6 for the Christmas lights launch. 

Builth Wells Ladies Choir will be adding some festive cheer and there’ll be free hot chocolate and mince pies for everyone.

In addition, there’s a special sale in the shop offering 10% discount plus free parking.

The gift shop and free parking will take place from 2.30pm until 6pm, Father Christmas will arrive at 4.30pm and the Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm.

Meanwhile, Father Christmas is swapping the North Pole for Mid Wales as he sets up camp in the Elan Valley this winter!

Children will delight at meeting the great man himself who will warmly welcome them to his grotto to chat and hear their Christmas wish.

They’ll cherish their gift and photo and will be excited to join his team of merry elves to make festive decorations and create reindeer food. And they’ll love tucking into hot chocolate and gingerbread from the cafe.

Then it’s off outside to find Elfie, Santa’s naughty helper who has got lost in Cnwch Woods. Follow the trail and seek them out!

The Winter Wonderland Grotto event will take place on December 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 20, 21, 22 and 23 from 10am until 4pm

These events are run by Dwr Cwmru Welsh Water at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.

The cost is £12.50 per child

Telephone 01597 810880 for more information.