Join us this festive season for some Battersea Christmas magic

by | Dec 11, 2015 | Dartford Charities

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Join us this festive season for some Battersea Christmas magic

Here at Battersea our dogs and cats are getting into the festive spirit and we’re inviting you to come along and join in the Christmas fun at our Santa Paws events.

There will be lots of activities taking place across our three centres, Santa will be taking a break from his normal duties to pay us a visit and not forgetting the opportunity to visit our current kennel and cattery residents.

Santa Paws schedule of events

Happy holidays at Brands Hatch, Kent

Saturday 12 December, 10.30am – 2:30pm
•Our Snowy Santa’s Grotto will be open for children to meet our special guest from the North Pole
•Give your Christmas tree a spruce up this year by getting crafty and making your very own Christmas tree decoration
•Our animals want the purrfect present too – we’ll help you create a gift for them and your own pets
•Enjoy the seasonal merriment with some frosty cakes and refreshments.

Standard admission fees apply. Find out how to find us.

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