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Great Shelford Events

Scotsdales isn't just a garden centre. We also run a series of fun, educational and practical events throughout the calendar year. We try to cater for everyone, whether we're hosting a children's gardening club session or an evening of gin tasting. Some events are free free drop in sessions, whilst others need to be pre-booked and/or paid for in advance to confirm your spaces. 

If you have any specific enquiries about any of our events, then please contact us on: 01223 842777 for more information. 

Children's Events

The Elf Express

21st November - 24th December
Times vary daily
 
Come and meet Santa at Scotsdales. The Elf Express and Santa’s Grotto experience will be suitable for all ages. Your little ones will be given the chance to meet Santa and his elves to get them into the Christmas spirit. 

£12 per child, includes free present of their choice from Santa. £4 per adult.

Christmas Reindeer Trail

30th November - 24th December
All day

Santa's trying to find his reindeer ready for his magical flight on Christmas Eve, can you find the missing reindeer around the store?

This is a free daily event, no booking required.

Pots of Fun - fully booked

14th December
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm

Get creative - decorate a ceramic pot and choose your perfect plant. A great gift idea. 

£4 per child, includes all materials.

Spaces are limited so booking will be required.

Click here to book tickets. - This event is now fully booked!

Christmas Cookie Plate - fully booked

20th December
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm

Design and decorate your own plate.

£5 per child, includes all materials and a delicious festive cookie.

Spaces are limited so booking will be required.

Click here to book tickets. - This event is now fully booked!

Christmas Decorations - fully booked

21st December
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm

Paper fun making your own special decorations. 

This is a free event, but spaces are limited so booking online is required.

Click here to book tickets. - This event is now fully booked!
 

Adult & Family Events

Lakenheath Silver Band

Saturday 21st Decmeber 2019. 

Event starts at 11:30am, and end time is dependent on weather. 

Embrace the festivities with Christmas melodies performed by the Lakenheath Silver Band as you shop.

This is a free drop-in event, no booking required.

Click here for further details.

Soham Comrades Brass Band

Sunday 22nd December 2019.

Event time TBC.

Embrace the festivities with Christmas melodies performed by the Comrades Brass Band as you shop. 

This is a free drop-in event, no booking required.

Click here for further details. 

Christmas Menu

The Great Shelford Christmas menu will run alongside our normal menu options from 16th November through to Christmas Eve (24th December).

The menu will be on offer between 11:30am until 2:30pm daily.

Booking will be required in advance, for more information or to book please call: 01223 842777.

Click here to see the Great Shelford Christmas Menu.

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Scotsdales Garden Centre, Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5JT

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