The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway. Buble's Christmas album is already on repeat. Mulled wine and mince pies are the norm. And, as usual, you're manically running around trying to cram in some last minute shopping before the school holidays. Here's where in Suffolk you need to take the kids to meet Father Christmas himself.
WICKHAM MARKET CHRISTMAS MARKET: 13TH DECEMBER
From 8:30am on The Hill. Enjoy food, drink, market stalls, carols and live entertainment. The big guy himself makes an appearance at 11am and 3pm.
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SNAPE MALTINGS CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: 15TH DECEMBER - 17TH DECEMBER
Festive fun begins on Friday in the Concert Hall. Father Christmas arrives in style (a Thames Barge) at 12.30pm on Saturday and will be based in the House & Garden Shop. Other Christmassy highlights include the BBC Radio Suffolk Carol Concert at 4pm, and The Snowman & Paddington Bear's first concert with live orchestra on Sunday.
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CHRISTMAS AT LANDGUARD FORT: SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER
See Santa in his Grotto before joining the Lockerbillies Rock and Roll Christmas Party from 5pm - 7pm.
CHRISTMAS AT AFRICA ALIVE! : UNTIL 17TH DECEMBER
Head to Saint Nick's Grotto each weekend for a meet and greet. The Discovery Centre is also hosting animal handling sessions, and various craft stalls will be dotted around for last-minute stocking shopping.
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EASTON FARM PARK CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: UNTIL 17TH DECEMBER
Still time left to make the most of the two hour Christmas experience – including a sleigh ride to meet the animals, Christmas presents and party food for the kids.
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EAST ANGLIA TRANSPORT MUSEUM: UNTIL 23RD DECEMBER
The Santa Tram runs at weekends, right up until just before Christmas – taking you on a winter wonderland journey to meet Santa and his elves.