Games & Activities
At A Very Tasty Christmas, the excitement doesn’t stop with shopping and food—we’ve got a whole lineup of games and activities to keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re taking on the thrill of virtual reality games, competing in giant lawn games or climbing wall challenges, or enjoying family-friendly fun with playdough parties, storytime, and crafts, there’s something for every age. Plus, don’t miss your chance to meet Santa, enjoy magical Christmas performances, and soak up the festive atmosphere.
The Giltrap Audi Chocolate Factory
Step into a world of chocolatey wonder at the Giltrap Audi Chocolate Factory. Watch Michelin-starred restaurant chef Nico Bonnaud of Honest Chocolat bring the art of chocolate-making to life with live demonstrations throughout the weekend. Don’t miss the chance to purchase a limited-edition Audi chocolate, crafted exclusively for A Very Tasty Christmas!
Cookbook Author Q&As and Book Signings
Meet cookbook authors during exclusive Q&A sessions and book signings! Enjoy insights, tastings, and stories from authors like Mark Gregory (Christmas at the Castle), Ashia Ismail-Singer (The Laden Table), and Tony Astle (Let Them Eat Tripe). A must for foodies and book lovers alike!
Christmas Fairies, Elves & Clown Performances
Bring the magic of Christmas to life with enchanting live performances featuring elves, fairies, and clowns. Perfect for kids and families, these festive shows will keep everyone entertained. Over the weekend, enjoy singing and dancing and on Sunday a magical bubble elf.
Join in on the festivities
Thrill Zone Virtual Reality
Dive into a world of adventure with our virtual reality games from Thrill Zone. These immersive experiences are perfect for gamers of all ages. Compete against your friends and family and see who has what it takes.
Meet Santa & Family Photos
No Christmas event is complete without a visit from the big man himself! Stop by the Santa corner, brought to you by MySanta, for a magical meet-and-greet and capture the moment with a festive photo.
Kids' Crafting Workshop
Get creative with hands-on crafting workshops led by Rachel Clare, author of Play Wild. Perfect for kids of all ages, these sessions inspire imagination with wristbands and nature wands.
Henna & Facepainting
Add a touch of sparkle to your day with beautiful henna designs or festive face painting. These fun additions will brighten your Christmas experience.
X Climb Pro Mobile Climbing Wall
Ready for a challenge? Test your skills on the mobile climbing wall and see if you can make it to the top! Perfect for thrill-seekers and families. The team also will be running competitions and you'll have the chance to win fun prizes and discount vouchers.
Kids' Area with Activities
Keep the little ones entertained with a dedicated kids’ area featuring storytime, playdough parties, colouring and crafts.
Sparkle & Spell
Step into a world of enchantment as Sparkle & Spell brings their magic potion demonstrations to life this weekend. Perfect for kids (and grown-ups who believe in a little magic). Be among the first to see the Fairy Fantasy Magic Potion Kit in its stunning pink and purple colourway or the Wizard’s Wish Kit, where blue and yellow transform into a magical green potion. Don’t miss their special edition Wickedly Good Potion Kit, inspired by the Wicked musical, featuring green and pink magic swirls and a magical crystal. Plus the Christmas releases including, Twinkle Tonic Christmas Potion Kits and the 12 Days of Witchmas Advent Box.
Giant Lawn Games
For all ages, our giant lawn games offer endless fun. Available all weekend.