Make a Bear Workshop with a special visit from Santa 2025
Make a Bear with a Special Visit from Santa and His Elf
Get ready for festive fun at our Make a Bear workshop where kids can bring their very own Christmas cuddly to life with the help of our friendly team. The excitement does not stop there because Santa and his jolly elf will be stopping by for a surprise visit, giving little ones the perfect chance to say hello and share their Christmas wishes in person. It is a joyful and memorable way to celebrate the season together.
Dates
Saturday 22 and Sunday 30 November
Saturday 6 and Sunday 14 December
Start time 9:00am
Duration Approx. 25 minutes
Each child will choose from a selection of 16” soft toys (Reindeer, Polar Bear or Christmas Bear) and fill it with a special heart and a wish. A personalised certificate and festive drawstring bag complete the experience, ready to take their new friend home.
Each workshop includes
One 16” festive soft toy (Reindeer, Polar Bear or Christmas Bear*)
Magic wish heart
Personalised bear-th certificate
Drawstring bag to take home
Price £24.95 per child
Recommended for ages 3+
*Toy selection subject to availability on the day
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this magical and memorable experience for your child, which is even more fun with friends…
Why not make your visit even more special and add tickets to our Festive Trail
Step into the festive spirit with our Christmas Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa’s elves have been busy hiding pictures of their cheerful friends throughout the village. See how many you can find as you explore.
Pick up your trail sheet from the Craft Studio and set off on a seasonal adventure. Once you've found all the hidden characters, head back to collect a sweet festive treat.
Tickets are £3.50 per child and must be booked alongside a child’s Make a Bear Workshop ticket.
Please allow up to 30 minutes to complete the trail during your visit.
Bookings: Book your tickets online at least 48 hours in advance or call the Craft Studio welcome desk between 10am-4pm on 01773 740799, option 1 for on the day availability. This line is closed Monday term time.
Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Make a Bear Workshop with Santa goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.
Time: Workshops last for approx. 25 minutes.
Contacts: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Welcome Desk on Tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.
How to find us: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.
Parking: Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.
Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit.
There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.
We can't wait to see you soon!
For our full list of festive events and activities click here
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Make a Bear with a Special Visit from Santa and His Elf
Get ready for festive fun at our Make a Bear workshop where kids can bring their very own Christmas cuddly to life with the help of our friendly team. The excitement does not stop there because Santa and his jolly elf will be stopping by for a surprise visit, giving little ones the perfect chance to say hello and share their Christmas wishes in person. It is a joyful and memorable way to celebrate the season together.
Dates
Saturday 22 and Sunday 30 November
Saturday 6 and Sunday 14 December
Start time 9:00am
Duration Approx. 25 minutes
Each child will choose from a selection of 16” soft toys (Reindeer, Polar Bear or Christmas Bear) and fill it with a special heart and a wish. A personalised certificate and festive drawstring bag complete the experience, ready to take their new friend home.
Each workshop includes
One 16” festive soft toy (Reindeer, Polar Bear or Christmas Bear*)
Magic wish heart
Personalised bear-th certificate
Drawstring bag to take home
Price £24.95 per child
Recommended for ages 3+
*Toy selection subject to availability on the day
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this magical and memorable experience for your child, which is even more fun with friends…
Why not make your visit even more special and add tickets to our Festive Trail
Step into the festive spirit with our Christmas Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa’s elves have been busy hiding pictures of their cheerful friends throughout the village. See how many you can find as you explore.
Pick up your trail sheet from the Craft Studio and set off on a seasonal adventure. Once you've found all the hidden characters, head back to collect a sweet festive treat.
Tickets are £3.50 per child and must be booked alongside a child’s Make a Bear Workshop ticket.
Please allow up to 30 minutes to complete the trail during your visit.
Bookings: Book your tickets online at least 48 hours in advance or call the Craft Studio welcome desk between 10am-4pm on 01773 740799, option 1 for on the day availability. This line is closed Monday term time.
Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Make a Bear Workshop with Santa goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.
Time: Workshops last for approx. 25 minutes.
Contacts: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Welcome Desk on Tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.
How to find us: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.
Parking: Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.
Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit.
There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.
We can't wait to see you soon!
For our full list of festive events and activities click here
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