Six-Foot-Tall Penguin Adds to the Festive Fun at Santa’s Grotto at Stonham Barns Park This Year!

The six-foot-tall penguin will be placed inside the grotto for magical photo opportunities.  And to add to the excitement the penguin does not have a name and so there is a competition on Stonham Barns Park Facebook page to Name the Penguin where the winning entrant will win two children’s tickets to the grotto.  Entries close on 20 November and the winner will be announced on 21 November.

As the festive season approaches, families from across Suffolk will be looking forward to the joy and excitement of Christmas craft markets.  The feature-packed and brightly-lit Christmas Craft Market will be staged again at Stonham Barns Park this year over two weekends – 22 and 23 November and 29 and 30 November (from 10am – 4pm) to enable more visitors to start the festive season early with some Christmas shopping and activities.

With mince pies, mulled wine, live music and Christmas lights Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure and entertainment venues – is preparing to pull out all the stops and put on two weekends of ‘festive fun’ for both adults and children.  The Snow Queen, Snow Princess and some magical elves including Snowball, Sparkle, Holly and Tinsel will be attending as part of the weekends for photo opportunities.

Talented Suffolk exhibitors will bring their handmade crafts, artisan foods and unique wares.  From intricately designed decorations and pottery to scented candles, textiles, children’s toys and gourmet treats, the stalls are a celebration of Suffolk’s creative spirit with some exhibitors offering demonstrations of their skills.

The markets will feature uniquely handmade, handcrafted gifts and products. In addition, visitors will be able to shop at the retail village which is packed with 1000s of Christmas gift ideas.  There are arts and craft shops, the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Carters of Suffolk pottery and newly enhanced tearooms and Legends Bar.

The events offer visitors free parking and free entry.

Tickets for the grotto – suitable for the under 12s – cost £10 per child.  Advanced booking is recommended, with limited on the day bookings also available.

Other retailers at Stonham Barns Park include Aspal Antiques, Aspal Emporium, Aspal Reclamation Yard, Stonham Garden Centre, Carters of Suffolk, Hemingstone Frames, Hot Tub Village, Tiger Sheds, Stonham Village Stores, Suffolk Bridal Outlet, The Beauty Barn, The Vintage Cellar, The Book Cellar and The Little Dance Barn.  Among the most recent retail additions to the village La 3D Print Artistry, Sakura Studio Gallery, Glen’s Collectables and Ben’s Corals.

For more information call Stonham Barns Park on 01449 711111 or visit www.stonhambarns.co.uk