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Families gather in the Lakes Restaurant to enjoy a festive Sunday carvery meal together. Children can work on activity sheets and write letters using special templates to Father Christmas. The experience also includes a meet and greet with Father Christmas, where young visitors receive a small gift.

What to Expect

Features a meet and greet with Father Christmas and children's activities.

Event Details

Ages

18+

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Stoke by Nayland Resort

Food & Drink

The event serves a festive carvery lunch; adults can choose one, two or three courses, while children can have a carvery or a main menu option.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Low

Budget

££

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Stoke by Nayland Resort
Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ
Leavenheath, Essex
CO6 4PZ

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Adults: one-course carvery £25.50; two-course carvery £31.50; three-course carvery £37.95. Children: carvery £15.50; main menu from £9.50. A £10.00 per person deposit is taken at booking and is non-refundable and non-transferable. – Get tickets
  • Hours: 12:30pm–3:00pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Book your table online ahead of time, and be sure of your plans, because the per-person deposit taken at booking can't be refunded or transferred.
  • Bring children aged 12 and under to the Father Christmas meet and greet, because each of them gets a small gift.
  • If a child doesn't fancy the carvery, they can order from the main menu instead, so picky eaters are covered.
  • Have the kids fill in a letter to Father Christmas template during lunch so it's ready to hand over at the meet and greet.
  • Adults choose between a one-, two- or three-course carvery, so agree on how many courses your group wants before you sit down.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: a different format from the previous Santa Sunday events, with a festive carvery and a Father Christmas meet and greet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Festive Carvery with Father Christmas best suited to?

It's a family Sunday lunch. Children up to 12 years old get a small gift when they meet Father Christmas.

What's included with the booking?

You get a carvery lunch in the Lakes Restaurant. There are also letter to Father Christmas templates and activity sheets for the little ones, plus a meet and greet with Father Christmas.

What are the meal options for adults and children?

Adults can choose a one-, two- or three-course carvery. Children can have the carvery or pick from the main menu.

Is this the same as the old Santa Sundays?

No. It's a different format from the resort's previous Santa Sunday events.

How do I book a table?

Tables are booked online. A per-person deposit is taken when you book, and it can't be refunded or transferred.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team