insideKENT Magazine Issue 93 - December 2019 | Page 46

CHRISTMAS BROADDITCH FARM at Christmas THE 500-ACRE BROADDITCH FARM HAS BEEN FARMED BY THE HARRIS FAMILY FOR OVER 150 YEARS. IT IS NOW RUN BY JOHN AND MARK HARRIS, THE 6TH GENERATION OF HARRIS’S, UNDER WHOSE PASSIONATE STEWARDSHIP THE FARM HAS EVOLVED TO ITS PRESENT DAY OFFERING, INCLUDING THE POPULAR FARM SHOP. CHRISTMAS IS A SPECIAL TIME AT THE FAMILY-RUN FARM, AND THE HARRIS FAMILY ARE HANDS-ON IN PASSING DOWN THEIR OWN LOVE OF CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND PRODUCTS ON OFFER; WITH FRIENDLY, EXPERT, CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE HEART OF ALL THEY DO. Broadditch Christmas Trees & Christmas Shop ‘Farmer Christmas’ Open from 23rd November, the Christmas Barn is is packed with an array of stunning decorations and Christmas lights, and is a magical Christmas shopping experience. The ‘elpful elves’ are on hand to help you choose your perfect Christmas tree. And Broadditch knows all about Christmas trees! They have been selling high-quality trees since 1990, selling over 1500 each Christmas season, and have been supplying the Tower of London’s tree for over 20 years! Choose from the popular low needle drop, Nordmann Fir, or the traditional Norway Spruce; with its unmistakable pine-needle aroma for the perfect scent of Christmas; with trees available in a range of sizes, from 3ft to up to 20ft! Buying a tree at Broadditch Farm is yet another way to experience Broadditch’s top notch customer service; the knowledgeable team will remove the netting and allow you to view as many trees as you need until you find your perfect Christmas showstopper. And once chosen, the team will re-net it and help you to your car, or can offer delivery within a 10-mile radius. Complete your festive look with a range of homemade wreaths, mistletoe and inspired decorations. Broadditch Farm Shop As well as hosting a huge Christmas Market every November; which sees over 40 stalls of locally produced food, drink and crafts; the farm shop also takes a seasonal turn, offering tempting treats and seasonal favourites, perfect for helping you create your traditional Christmas dinner. Discover seasonal farm-grown produce, which goes from field to shop within a few hours of harvesting, as well as locally sourced vegetables, chutneys, cheese and more, from a host of regular local producers. Create an ideal Christmas present with a Broadditch Festive Hamper. Packed with an array of delicious goodies, the team can also provide gluten free hampers too. Climb on board the tractor sleigh and journey into the enchanted wood. Be greeted by elves and escorted to meet Farmer Christmas himself, in his cosy cabin! Enjoy the wonder of Christmas as Farmer Christmas reads you one of his festive stories, (written by Mark Harris himself no less!), before all the children receive a present. Time: Various dates and times, please see website for details. Price: £12 per child, £4.00 per accompanying adult (maximum of 2 adults with each child, children must be accompanied by an adult). Christmas Eve Breakfast with Santa! New for 2019, join Santa and his elf Tinsel Tina for a very special breakfast or brunch on Christmas Eve morning. Children can choose from a stack of pancakes or waffles, with lots of yummy toppings, and a juice or hot chocolate; whilst a well- behaved accompanying adult can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Santa and Tinsel Tina will make their way round the breakfast tables to talk to each child, so don’t forget your camera! Each child will also receive a chocolate gift and candy cane. Time: 9am, 10.15am and 11.30am. Price: Child £15, Adult £5. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information and to book visit www.farmerchristmas.co.uk Broadditch Farm Shop / New Barn Road / Southfleet / Kent / DA13 9PU / 01474 834 161 / [email protected] / www.broadditch.co.uk 46