About Christmas Wonderland
St Johns Plant Centre for all the family garden needs and requirements
Christmas Wonderland Description
An ideal trip out for all the family. Choose from our range of Christmas lights and Gifts or journey through the mountains on the Santa Express with over 15, 000 square feet of gifts and products to get you in the Christmas mood, at prices you won't believe. Our Santa Express (opens Saturday 9th November) and will run every day from 9: 30am - 4: 30pm Mon to Sat and 9am - 4pm Sun.
Reviews
We are open this week from the 27th - 30th December, 9am - 5pm. Come while stocks last!
Well, that's all folks! We hope everyone has a lovely Christmas eve and is looking forward to tomorrow.
This Rock Crawler remote control rally car, at £59.99, is an exciting gift for your kids to play with this Christmas.
Okay, last minute shoppers your time has come… we are open now until 2pm, don't leave it any longer and see the great range of gifts we have available for kids, young and old, mums and dads, nans and grandads, wives and husbands and anyone else you have left to buy for!
Last minute table décor, Christmas crackers, candles, wrapping paper are all available here, why not drop in tomorrow! We open at 9:30am.
These dolls at £8.99 are the perfect Christmas gift for a special little girl! Come down to our Christmas Village and see for yourself!
Congratulations to our competition winners!
Last two days to ride the Christmas train to the North Pole or See Santa, don't forget to come!
Have you seen our Spin Off Mickey Mouse toys for £19.99? They are a great game for kids to play this Christmas!
Have any budding star wars enthusiasts in your family? This Millennium Falcon is just the perfect Christmas gift at £49.99.
We will be closing today at 5:00pm
Are you looking for something a bit different to a selection pack? We have some lovely sweeties and biscuits still available to buy in our Christmas village.
Want to give the Grandkids a treat? Come and see our magical Christmas Village. We have Santa, a train to the North Pole and a cup of tea for the weary traveller too!
We have Christmas trees, lights for both indoor and outdoor use, and a breathtaking variety of ornaments to decorate with.
All aboard the Christmas train leaving tomorrow from 10am! We look forward to seeing you!
These Lanka Kade educational puzzles children are available at £17.99. Different varieties available, perfect for Christmas gifts.
Don't panic if you don't have all your gifts yet! Drop in today and finish up your Christmas shopping with us!
The clock is ticking down an we have five days of shopping left. We have toys, confectionary, décor and trees available, so come and see us tomorrow we open at 9am.
What a fun way to celebrate the start of the Christmas holidays than to bring your children to see our Christmas Village.
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What a wonderful place. Really enjoyed visit yesterday. I haven't got any small children but was still a great place to visit. Didn't have any problems with traffic. Can't believe that it was nearly going to be closed. Would have been a shame.
Went last year and was fantastic price was very reasonable. The queue was not so great. Perhaps have the option of booking online and allocated times to minimise the queuing time?
We came this morning at 9.40am
It was lovely and quiet. My 2 kiddies had ana amazing experience, thank you so much and mummy was able to buy some lovely new Christmas lights, decorations and a lovely blossom tree. Thank you will definately be back next year!
We brought our 9 month old daughter here on Friday and we thought it was brilliant! Was devastated earlier in the week when you had closed but so pleased you were able to reopen! We didn’t expect to see Santa on the train ride and want to thank him for giving our baby a cuddly penguin instead of a chocolate (although I would have enjoyed the chocolate on her behalf!) thank you to everyone, we will be back next year ~ have a lovely Christmas xxx
Took our granddaughter who is nearly 2 it was truly magical for her, her mum and us her grandparents. The thought and wonder and friendliness off all the staff was fantastic keep going ����� merry Christmas to you all.
Took my little girl here today and we absolutely loved it. Expected queues after reading other reviews and there were no queues, we had about a 5 minute wait for the train if that. We absolutely loved the Christmas train ride, meeting Santa and seeing real reindeer, plus all the the amazing scenes and characters to look at. Such good value for money, and lovely, helpful, friendly staff to. Would highly recommend it. The shop is also great for Christmas decorations and toys. Bought some lovely bits and such good prices. Would recommend the place for Christmas shopping too! Glad we went x
Took my daughter today and we thoroughly enjoyed it, yes the queue is long but that's to be expected and worth it & all the staff were great. Had no trouble parking either. Wrap up warm though and get there early.
My husband, 3 children and I went to go on the train Saturday to see santa like we do every year. The kids were so excited. We usually go first thing in the morning to avoid the queue but unfortunately couldn't, when we joined the queue we were told it was over an hours wait, whilst talking to your member of staff we explained that two of our children have autism and that we'd have to come back another day but instead she put us straight on the next train. This small gesture meant so much to us and made what could of been a horrible experience for my children a magical one instead. All the staff were so lovely to them, thank you so much and Merry Christmas.
I loved the train and so did my 6 year old son and 2 year old daughter. It was a little pricey for what you got and they could have had a time slot so queues weren't as bad. But it was worth it to see the looks on my children's faces �
Fantastic magical experience! Very well organised, helpful staff, the perfect santa and a great way to get in the Christmas mood! Perfect for younger kids who can be a little daunted by meeting Father Christmas - thank you!
Definitely the place to go for the best Christmas atmosphere!! Hopefully the Scrooge’s will let this place stay open!! Ba humbug to them!
I love the old vintage carousel and our three year old loved the train, Father Christmas and not forgetting the singing reindeer!!
We went last year and waited over two hours at the weekend. So we did a week day after school this time and only waited about 45 mins. Lovely place only thing that let it down was the toilets were shut. Im pregnant and had my 5 yr daughter with me and squatting behind the toilet was not ideal
We visited today 2 adults, our 3 year old son & 6 month old daughter. Our son visits with his grandparents every Xmas & he really enjoys it. We decided to go back today as we had to exchange something he had brought on his last visit.
Today we headed straight for the train & we were surprised there wasn’t a big q & the place in general was not busy at all which was gd.
I thought the train was great & a lot of effort & work has gone into the scenery you see whilst on the train. There are also reindeers to see at the start.
I thought santa was a bit rude in how he spoke to us telling me to hurry up & take a photo as they were running late. Not the sort of thing I would expect santa to say. Especially in front of the children. He didn’t really have any time to talk to us.
My son likes the dancing bears, carousel & looking round at all the decorations & lights.
The snack/food bar could do with a bit more variety of food. The only hot food you could buy was hot dog (which had sold out by 1230) & jackets pots & soup.
The car park could do with some work as was very un even with pot holes & very wet.
Overall we all enjoyed our visit
Had a lovely time yesterday on the Santa Express. My son absolutely loved his time here. No issues with parking or traffic but it was around 3:45pm when we arrived. It was very cold but then I guess being in the North Pole it would be
Came yesterday and manage to park easily. Ok the queue is long for Santa’s train said about 1 hour from where we starting to queue but it was actually 1hr 40 mins. However well worth it. The train ride was a lovely way to seeing Santa and all the effort put in was great. Plus I never realise how big u guys are, certainly be coming back again much earlier next year to purchase xmas decs.
lovely garden centre which gets you into the xmas spirit. have to get there early as possoble to avoid queing for the train to see santa. nice little train ride but son is allergic to milk products so a chocolate santa was very disappointing as was the price considering. if your child has allergies avoid!
Took our 3 boys here today! Was really looking forward to it as there has been so much hype about it! Wasn’t overly impressed! The car park was flooded, and we were covered in mud. Also as we entered, the floor inside was soaking wet and slippery, so dangerous. Train ride and seeing Santa was good but kids were disappointed they only got a chocolate Santa not a toy. I feel your venue isn’t fully ready for a huge foot fall of general public. Considering your advertising on tv, radio etc you going to busy but need to be more prepared!
I enjoyed looking at the tree decorations. There is every colour that you can think of. Some parts aren't so interesting - a wall full of gift bags...I appreciate that some parts are outside and just covered for the weather but the entrance area was so cold. It was just too cold to sit and have coffee. Also - please sort the pot holes in the parking area. They really need filling in!
We have been going every year since it’s opened, and we have been supporters. We went today and there wasn’t a long queue, which was a wonderful surprise. However, the driver drove so fast we could hardly see any of the displays and could not see the live reindeer. It felt as if he was trying to get to the end as soon as possible. It spoiled our whole experience and we probably won’t be back
What a wonderful place. Really enjoyed visit yesterday. I haven't got any small children but was still a great place to visit. Didn't have any problems with traffic. Can't believe that it was nearly going to be closed. Would have been a shame.
Went last year and was fantastic price was very reasonable. The queue was not so great. Perhaps have the option of booking online and allocated times to minimise the queuing time?
We came this morning at 9.40am
It was lovely and quiet. My 2 kiddies had ana amazing experience, thank you so much and mummy was able to buy some lovely new Christmas lights, decorations and a lovely blossom tree. Thank you will definately be back next year!
We brought our 9 month old daughter here on Friday and we thought it was brilliant! Was devastated earlier in the week when you had closed but so pleased you were able to reopen! We didn’t expect to see Santa on the train ride and want to thank him for giving our baby a cuddly penguin instead of a chocolate (although I would have enjoyed the chocolate on her behalf!) thank you to everyone, we will be back next year ~ have a lovely Christmas xxx
Took our granddaughter who is nearly 2 it was truly magical for her, her mum and us her grandparents. The thought and wonder and friendliness off all the staff was fantastic keep going ����� merry Christmas to you all.
Took my little girl here today and we absolutely loved it. Expected queues after reading other reviews and there were no queues, we had about a 5 minute wait for the train if that. We absolutely loved the Christmas train ride, meeting Santa and seeing real reindeer, plus all the the amazing scenes and characters to look at. Such good value for money, and lovely, helpful, friendly staff to. Would highly recommend it. The shop is also great for Christmas decorations and toys. Bought some lovely bits and such good prices. Would recommend the place for Christmas shopping too! Glad we went x
Took my daughter today and we thoroughly enjoyed it, yes the queue is long but that's to be expected and worth it & all the staff were great. Had no trouble parking either. Wrap up warm though and get there early.
My husband, 3 children and I went to go on the train Saturday to see santa like we do every year. The kids were so excited. We usually go first thing in the morning to avoid the queue but unfortunately couldn't, when we joined the queue we were told it was over an hours wait, whilst talking to your member of staff we explained that two of our children have autism and that we'd have to come back another day but instead she put us straight on the next train. This small gesture meant so much to us and made what could of been a horrible experience for my children a magical one instead. All the staff were so lovely to them, thank you so much and Merry Christmas.
I loved the train and so did my 6 year old son and 2 year old daughter. It was a little pricey for what you got and they could have had a time slot so queues weren't as bad. But it was worth it to see the looks on my children's faces �
Fantastic magical experience! Very well organised, helpful staff, the perfect santa and a great way to get in the Christmas mood! Perfect for younger kids who can be a little daunted by meeting Father Christmas - thank you!
Definitely the place to go for the best Christmas atmosphere!! Hopefully the Scrooge’s will let this place stay open!! Ba humbug to them!
I love the old vintage carousel and our three year old loved the train, Father Christmas and not forgetting the singing reindeer!!
We went last year and waited over two hours at the weekend. So we did a week day after school this time and only waited about 45 mins. Lovely place only thing that let it down was the toilets were shut. Im pregnant and had my 5 yr daughter with me and squatting behind the toilet was not ideal
We visited today 2 adults, our 3 year old son & 6 month old daughter. Our son visits with his grandparents every Xmas & he really enjoys it. We decided to go back today as we had to exchange something he had brought on his last visit.
Today we headed straight for the train & we were surprised there wasn’t a big q & the place in general was not busy at all which was gd.
I thought the train was great & a lot of effort & work has gone into the scenery you see whilst on the train. There are also reindeers to see at the start.
I thought santa was a bit rude in how he spoke to us telling me to hurry up & take a photo as they were running late. Not the sort of thing I would expect santa to say. Especially in front of the children. He didn’t really have any time to talk to us.
My son likes the dancing bears, carousel & looking round at all the decorations & lights.
The snack/food bar could do with a bit more variety of food. The only hot food you could buy was hot dog (which had sold out by 1230) & jackets pots & soup.
The car park could do with some work as was very un even with pot holes & very wet.
Overall we all enjoyed our visit
Had a lovely time yesterday on the Santa Express. My son absolutely loved his time here. No issues with parking or traffic but it was around 3:45pm when we arrived. It was very cold but then I guess being in the North Pole it would be
Came yesterday and manage to park easily. Ok the queue is long for Santa’s train said about 1 hour from where we starting to queue but it was actually 1hr 40 mins. However well worth it. The train ride was a lovely way to seeing Santa and all the effort put in was great. Plus I never realise how big u guys are, certainly be coming back again much earlier next year to purchase xmas decs.
lovely garden centre which gets you into the xmas spirit. have to get there early as possoble to avoid queing for the train to see santa. nice little train ride but son is allergic to milk products so a chocolate santa was very disappointing as was the price considering. if your child has allergies avoid!
Took our 3 boys here today! Was really looking forward to it as there has been so much hype about it! Wasn’t overly impressed! The car park was flooded, and we were covered in mud. Also as we entered, the floor inside was soaking wet and slippery, so dangerous. Train ride and seeing Santa was good but kids were disappointed they only got a chocolate Santa not a toy. I feel your venue isn’t fully ready for a huge foot fall of general public. Considering your advertising on tv, radio etc you going to busy but need to be more prepared!
I enjoyed looking at the tree decorations. There is every colour that you can think of. Some parts aren't so interesting - a wall full of gift bags...I appreciate that some parts are outside and just covered for the weather but the entrance area was so cold. It was just too cold to sit and have coffee. Also - please sort the pot holes in the parking area. They really need filling in!
We have been going every year since it’s opened, and we have been supporters. We went today and there wasn’t a long queue, which was a wonderful surprise. However, the driver drove so fast we could hardly see any of the displays and could not see the live reindeer. It felt as if he was trying to get to the end as soon as possible. It spoiled our whole experience and we probably won’t be back
What a wonderful place. Really enjoyed visit yesterday. I haven't got any small children but was still a great place to visit. Didn't have any problems with traffic. Can't believe that it was nearly going to be closed. Would have been a shame.
Went last year and was fantastic price was very reasonable. The queue was not so great. Perhaps have the option of booking online and allocated times to minimise the queuing time?
We came this morning at 9.40am
It was lovely and quiet. My 2 kiddies had ana amazing experience, thank you so much and mummy was able to buy some lovely new Christmas lights, decorations and a lovely blossom tree. Thank you will definately be back next year!
We brought our 9 month old daughter here on Friday and we thought it was brilliant! Was devastated earlier in the week when you had closed but so pleased you were able to reopen! We didn’t expect to see Santa on the train ride and want to thank him for giving our baby a cuddly penguin instead of a chocolate (although I would have enjoyed the chocolate on her behalf!) thank you to everyone, we will be back next year ~ have a lovely Christmas xxx
Took our granddaughter who is nearly 2 it was truly magical for her, her mum and us her grandparents. The thought and wonder and friendliness off all the staff was fantastic keep going ����� merry Christmas to you all.
Took my little girl here today and we absolutely loved it. Expected queues after reading other reviews and there were no queues, we had about a 5 minute wait for the train if that. We absolutely loved the Christmas train ride, meeting Santa and seeing real reindeer, plus all the the amazing scenes and characters to look at. Such good value for money, and lovely, helpful, friendly staff to. Would highly recommend it. The shop is also great for Christmas decorations and toys. Bought some lovely bits and such good prices. Would recommend the place for Christmas shopping too! Glad we went x
Took my daughter today and we thoroughly enjoyed it, yes the queue is long but that's to be expected and worth it & all the staff were great. Had no trouble parking either. Wrap up warm though and get there early.
My husband, 3 children and I went to go on the train Saturday to see santa like we do every year. The kids were so excited. We usually go first thing in the morning to avoid the queue but unfortunately couldn't, when we joined the queue we were told it was over an hours wait, whilst talking to your member of staff we explained that two of our children have autism and that we'd have to come back another day but instead she put us straight on the next train. This small gesture meant so much to us and made what could of been a horrible experience for my children a magical one instead. All the staff were so lovely to them, thank you so much and Merry Christmas.
I loved the train and so did my 6 year old son and 2 year old daughter. It was a little pricey for what you got and they could have had a time slot so queues weren't as bad. But it was worth it to see the looks on my children's faces �
Fantastic magical experience! Very well organised, helpful staff, the perfect santa and a great way to get in the Christmas mood! Perfect for younger kids who can be a little daunted by meeting Father Christmas - thank you!
Definitely the place to go for the best Christmas atmosphere!! Hopefully the Scrooge’s will let this place stay open!! Ba humbug to them!
I love the old vintage carousel and our three year old loved the train, Father Christmas and not forgetting the singing reindeer!!
We went last year and waited over two hours at the weekend. So we did a week day after school this time and only waited about 45 mins. Lovely place only thing that let it down was the toilets were shut. Im pregnant and had my 5 yr daughter with me and squatting behind the toilet was not ideal
We visited today 2 adults, our 3 year old son & 6 month old daughter. Our son visits with his grandparents every Xmas & he really enjoys it. We decided to go back today as we had to exchange something he had brought on his last visit.
Today we headed straight for the train & we were surprised there wasn’t a big q & the place in general was not busy at all which was gd.
I thought the train was great & a lot of effort & work has gone into the scenery you see whilst on the train. There are also reindeers to see at the start.
I thought santa was a bit rude in how he spoke to us telling me to hurry up & take a photo as they were running late. Not the sort of thing I would expect santa to say. Especially in front of the children. He didn’t really have any time to talk to us.
My son likes the dancing bears, carousel & looking round at all the decorations & lights.
The snack/food bar could do with a bit more variety of food. The only hot food you could buy was hot dog (which had sold out by 1230) & jackets pots & soup.
The car park could do with some work as was very un even with pot holes & very wet.
Overall we all enjoyed our visit
Had a lovely time yesterday on the Santa Express. My son absolutely loved his time here. No issues with parking or traffic but it was around 3:45pm when we arrived. It was very cold but then I guess being in the North Pole it would be
Came yesterday and manage to park easily. Ok the queue is long for Santa’s train said about 1 hour from where we starting to queue but it was actually 1hr 40 mins. However well worth it. The train ride was a lovely way to seeing Santa and all the effort put in was great. Plus I never realise how big u guys are, certainly be coming back again much earlier next year to purchase xmas decs.
lovely garden centre which gets you into the xmas spirit. have to get there early as possoble to avoid queing for the train to see santa. nice little train ride but son is allergic to milk products so a chocolate santa was very disappointing as was the price considering. if your child has allergies avoid!
Took our 3 boys here today! Was really looking forward to it as there has been so much hype about it! Wasn’t overly impressed! The car park was flooded, and we were covered in mud. Also as we entered, the floor inside was soaking wet and slippery, so dangerous. Train ride and seeing Santa was good but kids were disappointed they only got a chocolate Santa not a toy. I feel your venue isn’t fully ready for a huge foot fall of general public. Considering your advertising on tv, radio etc you going to busy but need to be more prepared!
I enjoyed looking at the tree decorations. There is every colour that you can think of. Some parts aren't so interesting - a wall full of gift bags...I appreciate that some parts are outside and just covered for the weather but the entrance area was so cold. It was just too cold to sit and have coffee. Also - please sort the pot holes in the parking area. They really need filling in!
We have been going every year since it’s opened, and we have been supporters. We went today and there wasn’t a long queue, which was a wonderful surprise. However, the driver drove so fast we could hardly see any of the displays and could not see the live reindeer. It felt as if he was trying to get to the end as soon as possible. It spoiled our whole experience and we probably won’t be back