Celebrate the holiday season with Santa's magical arrival at Birkacre Garden Centre. Experience festive shows, photos with Santa, seasonal treats, and a virtual sleigh ride—all in a lively, family-friendly setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required; suitable for all ages.
Wildlife
History
Birkacre Garden Centre has been a local staple for over 20 years, always adding festive charm each holiday season.
Conservation
The nursery practices sustainable gardening and waste reduction, making the event eco-friendly and community-focused.
Birkacre Nursery Ltd
Celebrate the holiday season with Santa's magical arrival at Birkacre Garden Centre. Experience festive shows, photos with Santa, seasonal treats, and a virtual sleigh ride—all in a lively, family-friendly setting.
Birkacre Nursery Ltd is a Chorley-based limited company operating Birkacre Garden Centre in Chorley, England. The business specialises in seasonal retail and events at the garden centre, offering family-oriented festive experiences that bring seasonal entertainment to the local community.
Birkacre Nursery Ltd presents the Santa's arrival Party, a curated Christmas event that features a 20-minute Christmas show with music and laughter, a meet-and-greet with Santa on his sleigh for photographs, seasonal treats available to purchase, and a VR Sleigh Ride attraction for an immersive experience.
Events at Birkacre Garden Centre are designed to be accessible and engaging for visitors, combining live entertainment with interactive attractions. The Santa's arrival Party highlights the garden centre’s seasonal programming and provides structured, ticketed entertainment during the Christmas period. Birkacre Nursery Ltd uses the Garden Centre venue to stage short-format shows and family activities that align with holiday scheduling.
As a limited company based in Chorley, Birkacre Nursery Ltd operates within the UK business framework and promotes local festive events. Information about event duration, show content, and attractions such as the VR Sleigh Ride is provided in official event descriptions to help visitors plan attendance. The business lists specific event features including the 20-minute Christmas show, the Santa sleigh meet-and-greet, and seasonal refreshments. These factual details assist families and visitors in choosing suitable outings during the holiday season.
Event tickets and up-to-date scheduling are published by the venue for each seasonal celebration to ensure clear visitor information. Booking details appear on listings.
Location
Chorley, England
Hosted at Birkacre Garden Centre
Show Length
20 minutes
Duration of the Christmas show
Featured Event
Santa's arrival Party
Includes meet-and-greet and VR ride
Business Type
Limited company
Operates Birkacre Garden Centre
Secure spots for the 20-minute Christmas show, Santa sleigh photos, seasonal treats and the VR Sleigh Ride at Birkacre Garden Centre.
Arrive early for the best photos
Get to the event early to secure a good spot for photos with Santa and avoid the crowds.
Dress warmly
Wear layered clothing as it can get chilly in the outdoor areas, especially during evening hours.
Bring your camera or phone
Capture the holiday magic with your own photos throughout the event.
Plan for seasonal treats
Enjoy the seasonal baked goods and hot cocoa available at the event for a truly festive experience.
Warm clothing
Layered clothing keeps you comfortable during outdoor festivities.
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Camera or smartphone
Capture memories of the event with photos and videos.
Reusable cup
Enjoy seasonal drinks while reducing waste.
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Comfortable shoes
Walk and stand easily across the outdoor event space.