Who'd have thought it – Ice Cream in the Cold!

A great idea as summer isn't the only time for ice cream.

The Ice Cream Farm has a calendar of events that will appeal to visitors through the chillier months.

The following will be available as the autumn programme rolls out:

• QUIET fireworks
• pumpkin picking
• potion making
• free indoor play
• and a whole lot more!

Jonathan Fell (CEO & owner of The Ice Cream Farm) said:
"Our visitors are diverse, and so the team has worked hard to make our autumn and winter schedule as inclusive as possible.

"We've got a 'no bangs' fireworks display for parents with younger children; free entry to our indoor sand and water attraction for families on a budget; dedicated SEN Santa's Grotto sessions for little visitors who need a quieter festive experience; and new events at the world's first Ice Cream Drive In next door."

The start is Pumpkin Picking at The Ice Cream Drive In, and The World of Wizardry at The Ice Cream Farm – the latter including a Special Educational Needs (SEN) session.

Then on October 16th, In celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary, visitors can have Lunch with Mickey Mouse at Sticky Paws.

To celebrate Bonfire Night there are Fireworks and Fun on November 4th -(sold-out event)

The end of November sees the start of the run up to Christmas, with:

• Santa's Grotto and Elves' Workshop
• Bottomless Breakfast with Santa
• a Winter-themed Escape Room
• Cookie Making with Mrs Claus
• and Storytime with Santa.

Jonathan added:"I'm conscious that funds are stretched for some families this year. That's why we've made Honeycomb Canyon indoor play area free to enter this winter; have a late afternoon reduced Entry Ticket price of £1; kept our annual Family & Friends Membership at £30 for four people; and organised a shuttle bus for the school holidays from Chester Train Station."

There are also new coffee outlets (opened in recent months) within two of the existing play areas thanks to a partnership with The Lost Barn near Malpas.

Managing Director Katie Lewis said: "Our hope is that by making the Honeycomb Canyon free this winter, and offering complimentary WiFi in The Fun Factory, parents will find a trip to The Ice Cream Farm more affordable, and consider us as a 'third place' to work while the kids are entertained."

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