We always feel so incredibly lucky to be invited to Lotherton Hall to experience their Christmas Experience. It has become part of our tradition. As the girls are now teenagers I do wonder how much longer we will keep this tradition going. I plan on making the most of it whilst I can.

Our trip to Lotherton was rather eventful and as a result we had to rearrange our booked time slot with Santa. Not to worry we arrived just in time for Mrs Claus. Unlike previous years Mrs Claus has moved from the main house and is now with the elves in Elf Village. Still the same wonderful Mrs Claus, telling stories and singing with the kids. This year though the children made some magical Christmas baubles rather than gingerbread men. 

We had a little bit of time to explore after Mrs Claus, but unfortunately we didn't have enough time to complete the house, and our tradition of standing in front of all the trees, or the woodland walk. 

Instead we made the most of the Elf village by taking part in some of the craft activities, before heading to the cafe for something to eat.

Like previous years visiting Santa is much more than a simple visit. There is a whole experience behind it. We followed our elf through the winter woodland and listened to stories about the lights at the North pole. Our Elf helped us make candles before heading to the wishing well. It was here we waited for Santa to be ready for us.

As always with Lotherton, the experience with Santa is amazing and all three children even told him what they wanted for Christmas

Thank you so much to Lotherton for inviting us to the Christmas Experience. It truly was a magical night and the start of our festive season.