T’S A hot festive ticket, so bookings should be made as early as possible for Christmas in the Park.

This annual event at Queen Elizabeth Country Park between Petersfield and Clanfield attracts scores of families, with Santa in his grotto, a festive nature trail, tractor rides and children’s craft sessions.

These are two-hour sessions, starting at 10am, running over the weekends in the run-up to the big day.

A variety of Christmas gifts will be on sale in the shop and Christmas trees will be available to buy too.

The dates are December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 22, and the cost if £12 per child.

For more information, call the park on 03 959 5040