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Great Amwell

Our popular wreath workshops are back for Christmas 2023. Hosted again this year by local florist Anna of Folly Flowers you will be shown step by step how to make a beautiful festive wreath.

An opportunity to get creative, have fun and and make something truly personal to adorn your front door.  

All materials are hand selected and include a sustainable reusable moss based wreath together with seasonal foliage, berries and decoration.

Workshop spaces frequently sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.

The event takes place on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th of December 2023 between 6pm and 7:30pm.

Prices £65 per person.

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Guided by Santa’s little helpers, make your way to meet Santa himself sitting on his throne, as he awaits your arrival, and to receive a very special gift!

Book online via the dedicated booking site at Great Grotto's, simply choose the date you would like to attend and a time slot.
Your ticket will arrive via email on completion of the booking process.

Tickets to visit Santa cost £12.50* per child, booking online is required *(additional fee of £1.50 per family booking up to a maximum for 4).

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Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning Christmas circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hage this Christmas. 

The line up for Christmas is completely new acts, will include Ringmaster Attila Endresz, from Chile Kikin the Clown, Simon Deville on the stacking chairs and cube manipulation, Miss Iona hula hoops and aerial hoop, comedy trampoline antics with Mr Teimuraz, Miss Larysa foot-juggling, plus hair hanging, audience participation routines, and lots more.

The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.

For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk

Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.

16th December- 31st December
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm

General Ticket: £8.00
Family Ticket (up to 4 people, including a child): £28.00

Tickets are not required for children under 2 years old and they will not be allocated a seat, so may have to sit on a parent's knee.

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From T-shirts to designer coats, vintage vinyl albums to working mobile phones, pledge to become a regular supporter and have Isabel Hospice sell your donations to pay for the care and help local families need.
If you’re de-cluttering or having a clear-out, we can turn your unwanted items into nursing hours!
Drop off any unwanted items at Van Hage Great Amwell and we will pass on to Isabel Hospice.

Dates & Times

8th & 9th January 10am – noon (winter hours, subject to weather conditions)

12th & 13th February 10am – noon (winter hours, subject to weather conditions)

11th & 12th March 10am – noon (winter hours, subject to weather conditions)

8th & 9th April  10am – 2pm 

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