Father Christmas at Lappa Valley

Lappa Valley, near St Newlyn East in Cornwall, runs its Father Christmas event as a whole festive day out rather than a short grotto visit. The operator says the booking includes the festive train journey into Lappa Valley, admission to the park, a visit to Father Christmas in his grotto, a present for every child, festive refreshments and time to enjoy the attractions that are open.

The train journey runs from Benny Halt through the Cornish countryside to East Wheal Rose, where the operator describes a winter wonderland with Christmas music playing, a chance to write a letter to Father Christmas and unlimited rides on a Christmas-themed Lakeside Railway. Every child receives a good-quality, age-appropriate present, a cookie and a hot chocolate or squash; every adult receives a mince pie and a hot drink.

The visit also covers the Engine Shed indoor soft play, adventure golf, outdoor adventure play areas and the musical walk. The operator says there is no separate admission ticket to buy and that dogs can join in with a dog ticket that includes a present. A free essential companion place is offered with a paying visitor with a disability, with proof required on arrival.

A full visit rather than a short ride: the train from Benny Halt to East Wheal Rose, a family visit to Father Christmas in his grotto, a present for every child, a cookie and hot chocolate or squash for children and a mince pie and hot drink for adults, a letter to write to Father Christmas and unlimited rides on the Christmas-themed Lakeside Railway. Soft play, adventure golf and play areas are open throughout your visit.

Trains board at Benny Halt; the park address is Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5LX. Booking is online; the booking includes park admission, so there is no separate admission ticket. Child tickets include a present, a drink and a festive treat; adult tickets include a hot drink and a festive treat. Dogs can join in with their own ticket, which includes a present. One free essential companion can be booked alongside a paying visitor with a disability; proof of disability is requested on arrival. Some trains are dedicated SEND trains, for groups with individuals with special educational needs and disabilities; they can be booked only by phone on 01872 510317. Allow plenty of time before and after the grotto visit to enjoy the attractions.