Chester Zoo launches Dine with Santa experience and gives sneak peek at Lanterns event

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Families can enjoy tucking into a meal with Father Christmas at Chester Zoo this year. A Dine with Santa experience is opening at the attraction, with a grotto inside The Oakfield pub at the heart of the zoo.

Visitors can choose from either breakfast with Santa or a turkey dinner, with vegan offerings at both times. "Enjoy a delicious full English breakfast or traditional Christmas lunch prepared by Santa’s helpers, in our stunningly festive Garden Room with views overlooking the zoo," says the zoo's website. READ MORE: Manchester's Christmas Parade and Toy Processions are back for 2023 with city's FREE Festive Sundays READ MORE: Manchester's biggest ice rink opens and will stay until the New Year "Each child will get a personal meet and greet with Santa.

Children will also receive a special gift, all the way from the North Pole." The experience is available Friday to Sunday from November 24 to December 17, excluding December 10 and then daily from December 19 to 23.

Tickets cost £25 for adults and £35 for children and can be booked online. Zoo tickets need purchasing separately. It comes as the zoo has revealed details of some new additions to its Lanterns and Light event this year.