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Santa returns to Christmas at the Town Hall for 2024
-7th December 2024
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Address: Barnsley
Venue: Barnsley Town hall
Website: www.barnsley.gov.uk
7th Dec
Santa returns to Christmas at the Town Hall for 2024
Barnsley Town Hall
www.barnsley.gov.uk
This year’s free event will take place on Saturday 7 December, from 11am to 3pm, where Santa and his little helpers will be waiting to welcome you to our magical town hall. Father Christmas, will be arriving at the town hall in his sleigh at 10.55am ready to officially open the event. He will then head straight to his grotto ready to meet the children of Barnsley and hand out gifts to those on his good list.
This needs to be booked in advance!
Santa’s grotto is just one of many attractions throughout the day - here’s a festive flavour of the fun and treats in store:
- Get creative and have fun with a range of Christmas crafts and activities.
- Browse our craft, book and gift stalls.
- Try your luck on our legendary festive tombola - with all money raised going to the Mayor’s Charities.
- Meet some mischievous guests from our local pantomime.
- Join our Family Hubs team for lots of activities and festive fun.
- Enjoy some refreshments whilst enjoying festive music from the Barnsley Singers, who will be performing at 11am and 1pm on the town hall staircase.
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Meet the Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr John Clarke JP, who will be offering children (and adults) the opportunity to dress up as him in the traditional mayoral robe and chains.