Christmas At Aylings
Late Night shopping & Market
Get into the festive spirit at our late night shopping event.
Join us on our special open evening and enjoy Prosecco and a mince pie as you stroll round and get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up.
Soak up the atmosphere in our craft market, listen as a local choir sing carols and visit Father Christmas courtesy of Midhurst Lions Club.
Some of our suppliers will also be on hand and offering tastings and testers as well as talking about their products.
Magical displays
Our beautifully curated Christmas displays are ready for you explore, with themes including Ski Lodge, which draws inspiration from the simple charm of traditional Scandinavian Design mixed with Gingerbread; Our Nostalgia collection, which brings back memories of childhood festivities, as well as our Hedgerow themed display including hollow tree with and themes of mushrooms and hedgerow berries mixed with animals from the wood.
Customers can also browse our cool icy white themed Winters Tale display, inspired by the North & South Poles and a land that’s completely frozen in whites and blues, or take a trip to the Ballet with hints of the nutcracker. There are also smaller collections of Nativity, featuring angels and Nativity sets, and our robin themed display with everything from doormats to mugs trays and ornaments featuring this much loved bird.
Festive Food
Indulge yourself this Christmas with our range of festive foods and drinks at Aylings. From classic Italian panettone to our delicious assortment of biscuits and tempting Chocolates, you’re sure to find something to make your celebrations extra special. They make great gifts for loved ones to enjoy too!
Fancy something more Savory? Why not try our delicious Crisps in seasonal flavours including festive prawn cocktail and pigs in blankets to get everyone’s appetite ready for their Christmas dinner!
With our range of cooks meals and range of Italian food and every day provisions, our Food hall is the place to go for hassle free top ups and special winter treats.
Catch up at Christmas
Take a break from shopping and relax in our cosy tearoom, serving hot drinks and delicious treats, complete with seasonal themed menus. For an extra special treat, why not book one of our delicious Christmas lunches?
Visit Father Christmas
Father Christmas will arrive at Aylings on our late night opening event on Thursday 28 November, where he will stay in residence in his grotto for children to visit for FREE on weekends in the lead up to Christmas. Run by the Midhurst Lions Club, children will get the chance to meet Father Christmas, waiting to hear their Christmas wishes; as well as meeting the ever popular singing reindeer who make a return to the garden centre after a couple of years away.
Wreath making workshop
Join our plant team in this friendly hands on workshop where you can make and decorate your very own Christmas wreath to adorn your front door. All materials are provided to create a simple rustic wreath with decoration. Tea or Coffee and mince pies.