The Merry Mile

🎄✨ The Merry Mile 2026 ✨🎄

Dash, dance, skip or stroll your way into Christmas with Forest Holme Hospice Charity!

Get ready to make spirits bright at The Merry Mile, our brand-new festive fundraising event!

Join us for a fun-filled 1-mile festive adventure along the beautiful seafront, starting at the Branksome Dene Room, making your way to Branksome Chine Beach, and back again. Whether you're a speedy Santa, a merry walker, a dancing elf, or prefer to jingle all the way at your own pace, this event is for everyone.

🎅 What's included?

• A festive 1-mile fun run/walk
• Your very own Festive Hat
• A delicious hot drink, sausage rolls & festive cookies at the finish - kindly provided by Patisserie Mark Bennett
• Plenty of Christmas cheer, music, and festive fun!

And the fun doesn't stop at the finish line...

🎁 Upgrade your experience and visit Santa's Grotto! After you've crossed the finish line, pop into Santa's cosy grotto for a magical festive visit that's guaranteed to put you on the nice list.

🎟 Ticket Prices

🎄 Merry Mile – £10.00 Includes entry to the Merry Mile, festive hat, hot drink, sausage roll & festive cookie.

🎅 Merry Mile + Santa's Grotto Visit – £15.00 Perfect for little elves! Includes entry to the Merry Mile, a magical visit to Santa's Grotto, festive hat, hot drink & sausage roll & festive cookie. Please note: Santa's Grotto visits are available for children aged 15 and under only.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Ticket – £55.00 Includes:

• 2 x Merry Mile Entries
• 3 x Merry Mile & Santa's Grotto Visits (for children aged 15 and under)
• Festive hats for everyone
• Hot drinks, sausage roll & festive cookie

Fundraise for Forest Holme (No minimum target)

So dig out your best Christmas fancy dress, round up your festive crew, and join us for a morning that's guaranteed to be snow much fun!

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