AN ALTERNATIVE TO LAPLAND UK - AND CHEAPER!!!

[Merlin]

Check out www.laplandnewforest.co.uknear Bournemouth.

Looks like a similar idea but cheaper and maybe easier to get to for those of us down this way!!

Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean is supposed to be excellent at christmas - google it for pictures, it looks amazing! We will DEF be going this year!

I just looked at the newforest one - still quite expensive for me at the moment - but maybe in the future when they are both old enough to remember it! it looks fabulous doesn't it!

I don't work for them by the way - just saw it in the local paper and thought I would share!!!

Anyone know of anything similar in Scotland?

oooooooo Merlin, my credit card is trembling, what have you done

I haven't booked myself yet teapot - am pondering!!! Looks good though!

I am going to sleep on it for a day or two. Am trying to find a replacement for Stapehill Abbey which had become something of a tradition but they stopped it as it is up for sale.

Another vote for Clearwell Caves

NOT buggy friendly though

Hey teapot see my birthday thread and have a drink with me!!!!

Is there anything similar nearer to Cambridge?

Just booked for December 20th. {grin}

Hope it is better than Lapland UK at Bedgebury last year. That was a real waste of money. {sad}

I went to Lapland Uk in Kent last year and it was awsum. The kids loved it. I've heard lots of people moan about the cost. When we got there the kids visited the toy shop and were given puzzles to assemble with the elves. Then they decorated gingerbread men with mrs Clause in another log cabin,visited the animals,had lunch,had stories in a teepee,met Santa and got a gift and their pics taken. It was very pretty with snow all over the cabins and forest. It was £25 per person but my kids had such a good time and lovely memories of it i don't begrudge what it cost at all !

Thanks Merlin was was thinking of a trip further afield but the site nr Bournmouth ideal for us.

geordieminx, I'm sure I read about a fabulous place in scotland that had a reindeer farm. No idea where but maybe worth a google?

just thought I would mention, Lapland UK this year is at Bewl Water Estate, approx 3 mins from Bedgebury and it five times the size and all the nigely bits have now gone.

Not that many tickets left though but well worth the visit.

D

forgot to say: www.laplanduk.co.uk

D

That Bournemoth one is just down the road from the caravan park we stayed at this year.

I also would love there to be a Scotland one.

and 5 times the price. £75 per person at bedgebury now isn't it?

Am ve about the one near bournemouth as have read that it doesn't yet have planning permission and that the final decision isn't due until November.

Wondered when Dorothy would show up.....

wanneBe, where did you hear that then?

geordieminx - not sure if it is on a par but falkirk wheel is meant to be a magical expereince at christmas time...

experience

Anything like this in south yorkshire at all???

There was one in Scotland in Aviemore last year, I think it was Macdonalds hotel group. sorry I lost the link. We were really tempted but I was v pregnant so we gave it a miss. Its got reviews online but I prefer word of mouth. Its out of the question for us this year as we're too skint. i think it was about £250 for 2 nights with d b&b. Let me know if you go []

I cannot believe Dot is back trying to promote Lapland UK again!!!!