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NEW FOR 2026! Santa's Chocolate Countdown!

Children can create their very own chocolate advent calendar using a mix of milk, white, and dark chocolate. They decorate their treats with a variety of festive Christmas toppings to make them colorful and fun. While the creations chill and set, participants enjoy a festive Christmas activity pack before packing their treats into an advent calendar box to take home.

Nov 22 – Nov 23, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

All participants require a ticket: £14.95. Prices may vary on different dates and sessions; they will be confirmed when you make your selection.

Food & Drink

Milk, white and dark chocolate are used to make the treats; no other food or drink options are described.

Location

Cherry Hill Garden Centre · Stokesley Road, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9DY Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Children and families who enjoy hands-on christmas activities

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book ahead because spaces are limited for this activity.
  • Make sure every child participating has a ticket, as all participants require one.
  • Allow time for children to decorate their chocolates and complete the activity pack while the chocolate sets.
  • Plan to take home the advent calendar box containing the chocolates children have made.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The chocolate advent calendar activity is new for Christmas 2026 at Cherry Hill.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the activity for?

It is described as an activity for children and little chocolate lovers, but no age range is given.

What will children make?

Each child can create a chocolate advent calendar using milk, white and dark chocolate, then decorate the chocolates with festive toppings.

What happens while the chocolate sets?

Children have a Christmas activity pack to keep them entertained while their chocolate creations chill and set.

Can children take their creations home?

Yes. Their chocolates are packed into an advent calendar box to take home.

Should families book ahead?

Yes. Spaces are limited, and the event encourages families to book in advance. Each participant needs a ticket.

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