Winter Wonderland

winterwonderland

winterwonderland santa

This past Saturday we took the girls to the Winter Wonderland at Chester. We went last year and had an amazing time, so we were all really looking forward to going again. I didn’t want to leave it too late going {in case Beastie made an arrival} so we figured we’d go this past weekend instead of closer to Christmas like we did last year.

We arrived a little after 5pm, just as it was getting dark – it’s so much more atmospheric in the evening. We filled our tummies up at the food court, sampling some of the yummy food on offer – I had a delicious stonebaked pizza!

We’d booked in to visit Santa’s Grotto, so that was our next stop. The little two were very excited to be seeing Santa! The grotto itself was lovely, with lots to see and do while we waited for it to be our turn. The girls were a little shy talking to Santa, but were very excited to get their first Christmas presents {and he was even kind enough to send us away with a book for Beastie!}.

After Santa, we changed some money into tokens and went to explore the fairground rides. Kiki got Papa on some swinging thing, which I don’t think he enjoyed any to much ;) There were lots of different rides to choose from, and something for all ages which is great. We didn’t go ice-skaiting this year {mainly due to my bump!!} but still managed to find lots to do all evening.

We found a couple of Santa’s Reindeer having a little grass-supper too! We had a great night, and even after over three hours there the kiddos didn’t want to come home. We warmed our tummies with hot chocolates {complete with cream and marshmallows} before we went to find a bus. We had a great evening, and it really put us in the festive mood!

winterwonderland bear

winterwonderland dodgems

winterwonderland fair ride

winterwonderland family

winterwonderland G

winterwonderland helter skelter

winterwonderland nutcracker

winterwonderland penguins

winterwonderland reindeer

winterwonderland santas grotto

winterwonderland santas sleigh

We were guests of the Winter Wonderland, but all thoughts are our own

15 Comments

  1. Kate Thompson

    December 2, 2014 at 11:17

    What a fun outing – we need to try and squeeze a festive outing in before Christmas!

  2. Globalmouse

    December 2, 2014 at 13:13

    Aw this looks brilliant. I love places like this, where you can really start feeling Christmasy…

  3. nessjibberjabberuk

    December 2, 2014 at 13:55

    What a lovely trip for all of your family. I wish we had a Winter Wonderland near us.

  4. Jess @ Along Came Cherry

    December 2, 2014 at 18:36

    Ah it looks amazing! We were supposed to go and have some festive fun this weekend but we had to cancel it all due to the kids being ill. Must have a fun weekend this week! x

  5. Penny

    December 2, 2014 at 19:45

    Aw I bet you are feeling so festive now? Looks wonderful and the perfect way to see in December.

  6. Laura @ Kneadwhine

    December 2, 2014 at 21:01

    What a great trip! We haven’t really planned in going anywhere Christmassy this year but hoping to squeeze something in.

  7. emma (My Little 3 and Me)

    December 2, 2014 at 21:30

    What a fun trip. I’m hoping to have the time to take my boys somewhere a bit magical too.

  8. Katie Albury

    December 2, 2014 at 22:04

    Look at your mini you’s! So gorgeous…! Looks like a brilliant day out…we’re off to the one in London next week which is always crazy busy but still looking forward to it and hoping it gets us in the festive spirit! x

  9. Stephs Two Girls

    December 2, 2014 at 22:06

    You all look so alike! Great for not getting lost in busy Christmas places ;)

  10. Adele @ Circus Queen

    December 3, 2014 at 00:16

    Hot chocolate is just what you want to round up a night like that. Looks like a really fun time.

  11. Jen aka The Mad House

    December 3, 2014 at 11:01

    I love that you all look like you had so much fun and you and your girls look so alike.

  12. VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood

    December 3, 2014 at 18:52

    Looks like an incredible place to visit, unlike some of the disasters that have been in the news lately.

  13. kara

    December 4, 2014 at 11:35

    this look like a fantastic day out – sj
    hame its too far for us

  14. Laura

    December 4, 2014 at 23:21

    Wow looks like everyone had a good time and you look amazing by the way…really glowing. Real reindeers – awesome

    Laura x

  15. Helen @ Witty Hoots

    December 5, 2014 at 10:09

    This looks really magical and I agree that a trip out like that can help you feel all festive!

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