Events
We've got Christmas events for all ages at Downtown Stores. Scroll down to see all the festive fun we've got going on in-store this Christmas.

Santa's Grotto
When: 18th November - 24th December
Where: Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2AB.
To visit Santa in his Grotto this Christmas at Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham book your tickets now at www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/downtown
Tickets cost £12 per child, photo souvenirs are also available to purchase online or on the day of your visit*
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VR Sleigh Ride - Toy Workshop Rescue
When: 18th November - 24th December
Where: Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2AB.
Suitable for all ages.
New for Christmas 2023! - Dash's Toy Workshop Rescue. Join us and our very own D.A.S.H, on this new amazing virtual reality experience.
Step into Santa's sleigh lodge and enter onto the sleigh, once you're aboard you'll be transported into the virtual bay using our HD VR headsets.
Tickets cost £15 and this allows for up to 6 people*
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Children's Festive Fun Christmas Party at Grantham
When: Thursday 14th December at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Where: Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2AB.
Suitable for ages 4 - 11
Join us at Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham for a fun and entertaining Christmas party.
Relish in the festivities this year for ages 4-11. Dust off your Christmas party wear for a fun-filled few hours packed with an award-winning magic show, dazzling disco, and party games.
Tickets cost £9.50*
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop - EVENT NOW SOLD OUT
When: Saturday 2nd December at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2AB.
Suitable for ages 15+
Join us at Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham. Enjoy a relaxing morning with our activity leader who will guide you through a friendly 2-hour session with a small group to create your own beautiful Christmas wreath.
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop - EVENT NOW SOLD OUT
When: Saturday 9th December at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2AB.
Suitable for ages 15+
Join us at Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham. Enjoy a relaxing morning with our activity leader who will guide you through a friendly 2-hour session with a small group to create your own beautiful Christmas wreath.
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Gingerbread Fun Workshop - EVENT NOW SOLD OUT
When: Thursday 21st December at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2AB.
Suitable for ages 4 - 11
Join us and Nature’s Den on our first-floor activity table at Downtown Garden Centre for some festive fun getting crafty with our gingerbread workshop.
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Elf Academy - EVENT NOW SOLD OUT
When: Friday 22nd December at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2AB.
Suitable for ages 4 - 11
Join us and Nature’s Den on our first-floor activity table at Downtown Garden Centre for an amazing time at Elf- Academy.
see event details*Important, please note - bookings for events are handled by Eventbrite (eventbrite.co.uk), Great Grottos Ltd (bookfatherchristmas.co.uk) or TicketSource (ticketsource.co.uk). They reserve the right to charge a service fee and a booking fee which may be non-refundable in the event of a cancellation. Please see each websites terms & conditions for further information.