THE festive spirit is already flowing through The Old Railway Line Garden Centre with an array of imaginative and inspiring Christmas displays, showcasing some of the best Christmas decorations, gifts and festive foods on the market this year.

The garden centre, crowned ‘Best Garden Centre in Wales and the West’ for six consecutive years, always impress in the build-up to Christmas through a number of events and magical experiences for children.

Excitement is building, especially amongst local children, as visits from Santa and his reindeer to the garden centre draw near. Open to children of all ages, the Old Railway Line Garden Centre’s grotto experience helps bring the magic of Christmas to life, says manager Katie Eckley.

She added: “Our grotto experience is packed with festive magic, including real life reindeer and a meeting with Santa, as well as a toy and sweets for the children. On selected days throughout December our Breakfast and Afternoon Teas with Santa offer something different to the traditional grotto visit. Families can enjoy a delicious meal in the Railway Restaurant before Santa distributes presents at each table.

“Santa’s Grand Arrival is always a very popular event and is planned for the evening of Friday, November 24 from 5pm, including a fun disco, bouncy castle and games, with Santa arriving on his sleigh at 6.30pm.

“We also have a Christmas VIP Night for adults planned for Thursday, December 14, which includes a mulled wine demonstration and live music on arrival, two course meal and 20% off Christmas decorations, gifts and homeware for one night only.”

For more about any of these events call 01497 847055 or visit www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.