FAMILIES will enter a winter wonderland to meet Santa and his helpers.

The ‘Magical Christmas’ event is running from November 23 to December 24 at Cressing Temple Barns.

The event offers an authentic festive experience for children.

The 45-minute guided tour includes a meet and greet with Santa, his elves and live reindeer before choosing a special gift from the toy shop.

A spokesman said: “Children will learn more about Father Christmas’s naughty and nice list and meet his magical animal helpers, before taking it in turns to whisper their present list.

“They can write their list on a specially designed card that will be sent directly to the North Pole workshop.

“Just around the corner guests can enter the enchanted forest, where the wish queen resides.

“Children can wish on a silver bell, hang it on a branch and delight in the falling snow.

“The real reindeer are next on the tour. Children will learn about their favourite foods and guess which reindeer are resting up in the stable at Cressing before the big day.

“Magical reindeer food will be available to buy along the way to help guide the sleigh in to land on Christmas Eve.”

All the family can then get into the festive spirit with the specially trained Games Elves in the festive play area

Children can follow a seasonal trail around the venue with a prize at the end.

Visit visitparks.co.uk/events/magical-grotto.