Is chessington Garden center REALLY worth the ££

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TheHouseonHauntedHill · 04/10/2014 19:47

It will take us about 40 mins to get there, its quite pricey 11 per child, is it really worth it? or shall we do westfield...

would be very grateful for feedback

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Benguinsmummy · 05/10/2014 15:49

Do Westfield, when I was younger (a few moons ago) my parents used to -drag-- take me there... Every. Single. Year. The decs are pretty, I'll give them that, I took my eldest about 10 years ago and it was a little village with windows to look thru set up... But honestly... Would I travel 40 minutes to it... No, I'd sooner go christmas shopping at Westfield and see Santa there instead! :D

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TheHouseonHauntedHill · 05/10/2014 18:35

thanks benguin;

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Benguinsmummy · 05/10/2014 20:57

You're welcome :)

chanie44 · 05/10/2014 21:21

We did Westfield Stratford last year. I we went into a 'play den' with a sledge and a few building blocks whilst the elves came and took picture of the children.

Then we went into a cinema room and watched a cartoon where the children's picture and names appeared on screen.

Then, the whole group met Santa, we each got a turn and then posed for a picture. It was pretty good.

WorkingBling · 05/10/2014 21:25

I think chessington is great. But I wouldn't drive for 40 minutes. Find somewhere local to you, even if less elaborate.

Penfold007 · 05/10/2014 21:27

Chessington is good but £11 and 40 min drive? I wouldn't bother .

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TheHouseonHauntedHill · 05/10/2014 21:43

This is my problem no where decent near by.

I happened to be in the garden center when they did tea with santa and it was utterly shite.

as we were sat there he came round to us, and it was awful.

all the other ones are crap too.

maybe I will give westfield a shot.

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