Eastbourne area attraction plans magical Christmas fun with a Farmyard Cinema

Sharnfold Farm, situated on the Hailsham Road at Stone Cross, will be hosting Farmyard Cinema: Festive Fun on the Farm from December 5-23.

It is going full steam ahead with the massive event despite the current lockdown, in a Covid secure environment, at a time when cinemas are closed.

They say it will give families the opportunity to do what families love to do at Christmas - watching a great movie.

Owner Donna Bull said: “We believe this will be incredibly popular. It is something very different and very, very special.

“It will be a truly unique experience of intimate magical wintry wonderland with a feast of festive film favourites.

“We have chosen 11 popular festive films and we think people are going to love them. Films to be shown include Home Alone, Love Actually, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Die Hard, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Elf, It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street and The Holiday.

But there is more fun on offer than simply watching a film.

The experience starts with a wander through the snow covered wintry woodland walk surrounded by Christmas trees adorned with festive lights and decorations.

Next, visitors can stroll through the mesmerising light tunnel that will transport them into the depths of the enchanted forest cinema space where they will watch the film.

Due to Covid, each filming is limited to 30 people but everything will comply with social distancing.

Guests will sit on giant comfy bean bags and there will be a bar with mulled wine, popcorn, gingerbread men and other drinks and snacks.

The attraction also has a whole host of family fun planned.

Santa’s cheekiest elves will be hiding in the trees of the woodland walk and children will be able to fill in an activities sheet as they go around.

The North Pole Express post box will be waiting for wish list letters for instant delivery to Santa and there will be a surprise video call from Santa Claus in Lapland and presents for all the children delivered direct from the elves’ busy workshop.

As people leave, they will be greeted by a beautiful Christmas tree and lights display for last minute photos .

Donna said: “As you can imagine, this will be a wonderful family experience for the whole family. Everything we do will fully comply with Covid regulations. Please be assured of that.”

The maximum number of bookings per group is six. Cost is £25 per person.

To book, visit www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk/farmyard-cinema/

For inquiries, email christmasatsharnfold@gmail.com

If the Lockdown is extended, then full refunds will be given minus the Eventbrite booking fee.

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