Poste by Stella Gooch
Photos by Gel Topliss
Mayor Carole Bower marking the opening of the Narnia Santa's Grotto
Grotto’s last weekend for meeting Santa in Narnia is 17th/18th December – open 11am to 4pm
Following a lot of hard work and commitment from Hunstanton and District Lions Club volunteers, the basement of Hunstanton Town Hall has been turned into Santa’s Grotto ready and waiting for lots of eager children hoping to see Santa Claus. The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe by CS Lewis is brought alive within this year’s grotto, complete with characters from the story.
White witch shows the way
You begin your Narnia fantasy by entering a child’s bedroom on Christmas Eve. The scene is set, complete with a traditional stocking on the fireplace. There is a child who seems to have gone to asleep while reading a copy of the book. In the room is a wardrobe and members of the public follow in the footsteps of the child to enter the magic world of Narnia through the open wardrobe door, complete with snow-covered Christmas trees. The well-trodden path through the snow leads visitors to find Father Christmas in his sleigh with a gift for each and every child.
The White Witch is on her best behaviour and is allowing Christmas to happen. She also offers Turkish Delight and describes the scene at the door of the bedroom. Aslan the lion is also in Narnia ready to say hello to the children. There are also competitions for young visitors to enter. Throughout the day, the Disney film of the book will be shown and festive refreshments will be available.
White witch and Aslan at the wardrobe door
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