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Christmas at Watergate Bay
Family activities in the games room, wreath workshops, (hobby) reindeer racing on the beach, Father Christmas in The Living Space snug, seasonal festive menus, and live music throughout. Here's what to expect based on last years itinerary.
Itineraries are subject to change
From midday
Leave your luggage with our front desk team and it will be in your room waiting for you.
Mince pies and mulled wine and apple juice in The Living Space.
Check in from 3pm
Drop in family wreath making workshop
3-5pm in The Living Space snug
Kids' Zone sessions
6-9pm - Crafts and games (5-9 years)
6-9pm - Taskmaster-style games night (8-12 years)
Live music in The Living Space
7-9pm
Restaurants
12-9pm Lunch and dinner in The Living Space or The Beach Hut
5-8.30pm dinner in Zacry's
Breakfast in The Living Space dining room
7.30-10.30am
Hobby reindeer making drop in session
8.30-10am in the Games Room
Family hobby reindeer races
With hot chocolate and s'mores
11.30am on the beach
Kids' Zone sessions
Toddler festive fun (6 months-2 years)
Elf workshop (3-8 years)
1-3pm
Festive jumper cookie decorating
1-3pm in the dining room
Carols and quintet
4pm in The Living Space
Father Christmas and reindeer snack station
4pm, front desk area
Kids' Zone sessions
Cinema club (5-9 years)
Cinema club (8-12 years)
6-8pm
Music in The Living Space
7-9pm
Restaurants
12-9pm Lunch and dinner in The Living Space
12-9pm Lunch and dinner in The Beach Hut
5-8.30pm dinner in Zacry's
Happy Christmas / Nadelik Lowen
Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7.30am-10.30am
A story with Father Christmas and gifts for the children
10-11am In The Living Space snug
Movies
from 5pm in The Living Space snug & Games room
Restaurants
12.30-4pm - Christmas Day lunch in The Living Space dining room
Sample menu6.30-9.30pm - Christmas Day buffet in The Living Space dining room
Breakfast in The Living Space dining room
7.30am-10.30am
Boxing Day bodyboard with Wavehunters
11am-1pm
Bookable
Family LEGO club
11am-3pm
In the Games Room
Afternoon Kids' Zone sessions
1-3pm - Toddler festive fun (6m-2 years)
1-3pm - Gingerbread party (3-8 years)
Evening Kids' Zone sessions
6-9pm - Silent disco party shuffle (5-9 years)
6-9pm - Silent disco party shuffle (8 - 12 years)
Music in The Living Space
8-10pm
Restaurants
9.30am-9pm - Lunch and dinner in The Beach Hut
12-9pm - Lunch and dinner in The Living Space
5-6pm Kids early supper in The Living Space dining room
5-8.30pm dinner in Zacry's
Breakfast in The Living Space dining room
7.30am-10.30am
Breakfast cinema club
9-11am
In the Games Room
Bookable (5 years+)
Check out at 11am
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