Love2Stay offers London escapes for Christmas

If you're looking for some Christmas holiday activities but fancy getting out of the city and avoiding the crowds on Oxford Street, look no further. Love2Stay offers an array of Christmas activities for all the family.

Situated near Shrewsbury, the venue includes five-star stopover options including glamping, cosy lodges and cabins all set within parkland as well as activities ranging from kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, cycling, gym classes, boot camps, archery, raft-building, bushcraft, den building - an outdoor adventure centre, with an army-style assault course, to more restful activities from clay modelling, stone painting, pot painting and planting.

This Christmas they have rustled up a packed programme including a Christmas Market, Light Trails and a visit to Mrs Claus.

The Twilight Trail is an enchanting Winter Wonderland walk with a Candy Cane Café available to stop-off for hot chocolate. You can gather round the fire in the woods  and enjoy Christmas-themed games. Open from 5pm to 8pm daily, from 29th November to 23rd December. Priced at £10 per person with under 3's free.

Santa’s Grotto – From 29th November to 23rd December, Santa welcomes families to his magical Grotto, along with his elves, who will be on hand to provide some festive enchantment for the evening. Priced at £15 per child, including a gift. Give the dog a festive experience with a visit to Santa Paws. For £8.00, dogs will meet Santa and receive a special treat, with toys tailored for different dog sizes.  

Storytime with Mrs Claus - Mrs Claus and her Elf are on hand to help Santa during the festive time.Get the little ones to join her for a story while enjoying a cookie and a baby hot chocolate. At the end of the session, children will get to take their story home with them so they can enjoy it over again. Don't forgot to bring your letter for Santa —Mrs Claus will pass it on! Priced £10 per child. 

Over at Love Plants – a five-minute walk from Love2Stay, a Christmas Market will take place from Friday 6th - Sun 8th December full of crafts, holiday gifts, and decorations from unique makers with 30 stalls. There will also be Christmas trees for sale with a 10% discount during the fair, Wreath Making workshops and Mulled Wine from 10am-7pm Friday and Saturday and 10-4pm Sunday.

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Love2Stay.

For more information visit www.love2stay.co.uk/Shrewsbury

Address: Love2Stay Shrewsbury is at Emstrey, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6QS

Written by Claire Selby 

Photography courtesy of Love2Stay