The festive season got off to a flying start at Clacton Pier.
More than 3,000 people flooded through the doors of the landmark
attraction over the weekend to enjoy the activities on offer.
They were treated to the new Christmas Village with wooden cabins
offering a variety of food and drink and over 100 children and adults sat down
to Breakfast with Santa.
Santa’s grotto was busy throughout and many people took advantage of the
Pier’s Christmas Cracker deal which includes dodgems, golf, and the seaquarium
with either bowling or soft play for £10 per person.
Nigel Brown, communications manager, said: “Our goal is to provide the
ultimate festive experience for all the family with something to suite everyone.
“We got off to a fantastic start and our bookings are ahead of last year
already. We expect a busy Christmas period and the feedback we have received so
far has been very positive.”
The
new village has been created in the Parade between Discovery Bay soft play and
the Prize Factory amusement arcade.
The
cabins are selling crepes, waffles, fudge, sweets, hot chocolate, sausages and
there is a bar with winter warmers and beer for the adults.
There
was free live musical entertainment, a host of elves, and even Sidney the Seagull
made an appearance for the kids.
The
event runs through until January 5, with the grotto closing on December 24 when
it will be replaced with a festive cinema.
For
full details, prices and bookings go to www.clactonpier.co.uk
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