Christmas at the Retreat - Bring Your Pet to Meet Santa Paws!
Guided by an elf, visitors and their pets travel through three themed winter wonderland rooms. The Village features photo props and a station to decorate a personalized pet bauble. In the Snug, pets can meet Santa Paws for photos, followed by a stop in The Grotto to pick out a pet gift to take home.
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Plan Your Visit
Food & Drink
Human snacks and a bag of treats for pets are included.
Pets
All pets are welcome, including cats, dogs, hamsters, and frogs.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Pet owners and their families
Vibe
Festive and pet-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Tips & Advice
- Wait at reception until your group is called forward, as visitors must not enter the facility before then.
- Keep your pet a safe distance from other pets during the visit.
- Follow your elf from room to room; the event operates a one-in, one-out policy for its rooms.
- Bring your pet along to receive the included treat bag and choose a gift in the Grotto.
Special Events & Promotions
- Digital prints are available for an additional cost.
- A printed photo with Santa Paws in a photo frame is available at extra cost; frame choices are subject to availability.
- A printed photo in a keyring is available at extra cost.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which pets can attend?
All pets are welcome, including cats, dogs, hamsters, and frogs.
What happens during the visit?
An elf guides each group through three themed rooms: the Village, the Snug to meet Santa Paws, and the Grotto to choose a pet gift.
What is included with a ticket?
The visit includes a personalised pet bauble to decorate, a bag of pet treats, photo opportunities, digital photos sent by email, a pet gift, and human snacks.
Can I buy printed photos or other keepsakes?
Yes. Framed printed photos and photo keyrings are available as additional purchases; frame choices are subject to availability.
How should visitors manage their pets during the visit?
Wait at reception until called forward, follow your elf between rooms, and keep a safe distance from other people’s pets.
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