Ongar Garden Centre announces Christmas events for families

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 23:46 · Archive

Ongar Garden Centre is hosting Breakfast with Santa, Christmas dinners, and festive afternoon tea this season.

Ongar Garden Centre in Essex has announced a programme of festive events for families this Christmas, featuring Breakfast with Santa, traditional Christmas dinners, and seasonal afternoon tea.

Children attending Breakfast with Santa will enjoy a cooked breakfast before meeting Father Christmas, posing for photographs, and receiving a personal gift. A separate Baby and Toddler Breakfast with Santa is also being offered for younger children and families celebrating an early Christmas together.

The garden centre will serve a traditional Christmas dinner with roast turkey featuring sage, cranberry, and onion stuffing alongside pigs in blankets. Other main course options include slow-roasted beef with Yorkshire pudding, haddock béarnaise, and a chestnut and seed roast. Desserts on offer include Christmas pudding with brandy and vanilla sauce, chocolate and mandarin trifle, mince pie cheesecake, and a chocolate cherry dessert.

For those seeking something lighter, a Festive Afternoon Tea is available, featuring a selection of seasonal sweet and savoury treats alongside tea or coffee.

Helen Clay, centre manager at Ongar Garden Centre, said the team is 'dedicated to bringing the wonder of Christmas to life' through 'an enchanting lineup of Christmas events filled with warmth, community, and holiday cheer'.

How it is being reported

• Popular Essex garden centre announces packed Christmas line-up for familiesOngar Garden Centre unveils Christmas events including Breakfast with Santa, festive dinners and afternoon tea for families across Essex this Christmas season.Colchester Gazette · 3 Nov, 17:00
• Popular Essex garden centre announces packed Christmas line-up for familiesOngar Garden Centre unveils Christmas events including Breakfast with Santa, festive dinners and afternoon tea for families across Essex this Christmas season.Brentwood Guardian · 3 Nov, 17:00
• Popular Essex garden centre announces packed Christmas line-up for familiesOngar Garden Centre unveils Christmas events including Breakfast with Santa, festive dinners and afternoon tea for families across Essex this Christmas season.Echo (Basildon) · 3 Nov, 17:00

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