Our vibrant events are your passport to year-round fun and learning! Imagine your kids’ glee at Santa’s Grotto, a magical Christmas event. Our interactive kids’ trails are a perfect blend of fun and learning, stimulating young minds. Fancy a cozy afternoon? Our Sunflower Cafes offer lovely afternoon teas where you can relax and treat yourself to mouthwatering delights. For foodies, our Weber certified BBQ courses are a fantastic way to brush up on your grilling skills with expert help. And guess what? We even have special character visits to our store, turning your little ones’ dream of meeting their favorite characters into reality!
Family Shopping Event
Christmas Shopping Evening
Scotsdales, Great Shelford
Thursday 7th November – 6pm-9pm
Scotsdales, Great Shelford will be opening its doors for an after-hours Christmas shopping evening on Thursday 7th November. Enjoy delicious tasters and meet the makers of your Food Hall favourites. We will be offering a festive supper in our Sunflower Café.
Children's Meet and Greet Event
The Arrival of Santa
Scotsdales, Great Shelford
Saturday 16th November – 10am – 12pm
Santa is arriving at Scotsdales Great Shelford by festive procession at 10am on Saturday 16th November. He will be joined by other family favourites including the Ice Queen and Spider Hero. Join us for a family friendly morning to kick start your Christmas countdown.
Children's Activity
Santa's Grotto at Scotsdales Horningsea
Horningsea
Various Dates & Times throughout December
Join us for a traditional Grotto experience at Scotsdales Horningsea this festive season. You’ll be greeted by one of Santa’s elves before being introduced to Santa himself.
All good boys and girls will get the chance to choose a present they’ll love from Santa’s Toy Workshop.
Pre-booking is required.
Children's Activity
Santa's Grotto & The Enchanted Elevator
Great Shelford
Various Dates & Times throughout November & December
Join us for a magical journey on the Enchanted Elevator (new for 2024) to Santa’s Toy Workshop lead by our Head Elf to meet the jolly man himself.
All good boys and girls will get the chance to choose a present they’ll love from Santa’s Toy Workshop.
Pre-booking is required.
Social Activity
Knit And Natter Group
Fordham, Sunflower Café
Every Monday – 9am – 12pm
Do you knit? Do needlepoint? Lacing? Cross stitch? Join us every Monday between 9am and 12pm at our Sunflower Café in Fordham to meet like minded people and learn new skills. All abilities are welcome.
Social Activity
Tot-Tastic Tuesday
Fordham, Sunflower Café
Every Tuesday – 9am – 12pm
Parent and baby / small child group. Come and mingle with other mums, dads and children. Join us every Tuesday between 9am and 12pm at our Sunflower Café Marquee in Fordham.
Live Music
Family Jazz Afternoon
Cambridge Cancer Help Centre, Scotsdales Great Shelford
Saturday 20th July – 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Come join us for a fun-filled jazz afternoon at the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre! Bring your family and friends for a relaxing day filled with live music, refreshments, fun for the children and good vibes. Let the smooth tunes of jazz lift your spirits and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind and enjoy some quality time together. See you there!
Cafe Special
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Great Shelford
Sunday 10th March 2024 – From 2pm
Treat Mum to a special afternoon tea at the Sunflower Cafe. All mums will receive a bunch of daffodils.
Children's Meet & Greet Event
Spider Hero visit to Scotsdales
Great Shelford
Sunday 4th August 2024 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
Meet and greet the awesome Spider Hero. Come as you are, or why not dress up as your favourite hero or villain!
Children's Meet & Greet Event
Meet the Mermaid Princess
Great Shelford
Saturday 10th August 2024 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
Meet and greet the magical mermaid Princess. Come as you are, or why not dress up as your favourite Princess or hero!
An adult must accompany their child for
the duration of this even
Children's Activity
The Easter Trail
All Stores
Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April 2024
Join us for an Easter themed trail. Find all the giant eggs to receive a tasty treat!
Children's Activity
Easter Colouring Competition
All Sunflower Cafes
Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April 2024
Let’s get creative this Easter with a colouring competition with a seasonal theme!
Pick up a sheet from any Sunflower Café and add your colourful design to be in with a chance of winning a Magna-Tiles 32 piece set!
Winner will be notified on Monday 15th April.
Children's Activity
The Beach at Horningsea
Horningsea
Open Daily – 10am – 2pm
The giant sandpit is back at Scotsdales Horningsea for 2024. Children are welcome to use freely between 10am and 2pm daily starting from Saturday 25th May.
Bring your spades and buckets and encourage outdoor play in a safe and sheltered environment. Perfect for families and anyone looking to keep children entertained during the summer months.
Sunflower Café Special
Breakfast Deal
All Sunflower Cafés
Daily throughout July – 9am – 11am
Visit any of our Sunflower Cafe’s between 9am and 11am daily during July to take advantage of our special breakfast deal and grab yourself a free hot drink to accompany your cooked breakfast.
BBQ Demo
Weber BBQ Demo
Great Shelford
Saturday 8th June 2024 – 11am – 3pm
Horningsea
Sunday 9th June 2024 – 11am – 3pm
The Weber experts will be visiting Scotsdales Great Shelford to serve up mouth-watering tasters whilst answering your most grilling questions on all things Weber.
Gardening Activity
The Tallest Sunflower Competition
Grow the tallest sunflower to win a £100 Scotsdales voucher and your name on the Sunflower Shield!
Share a photo of yourself with your sunflower and a measuring tape on Instagram with the hashtag #ScotsdalesSunnies or send to Sunflowers@scotsdales.com.
Competition closes Sunday 1st September. The winner will be contacted directly after the competition closes. Competition open to all ages.
Children's Meet & Greet Event
Rapunzel Visit to Scotsdales
Great Shelford
Thursday 4th April 2024 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
Meet and greet the magical Princess Rapunzel. Come as you are, or why not dress up as your favourite Princess or hero!
Children's Café Special
Children's Easter Afternoon Tea
Great Shelford
4th, 5th, 11th & 12th April 2024. Available 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us for an Easter themed afternoon tea aimed at Children. £5.95 per person.
48 hour pre-booking required.
Meet and Greet Event
Roger Leivers Meet the Author & Book Signing
Great Shelford
Friday 5th & Saturday 6th April 2024. 9am – 5:30pm
Meet local history author Roger Leivers and get the chance to own a signed copy of his WWII books Stirling to Essen & Godmanchester at War.
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Cambridge Road
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5JT
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- Phone: 01223 842777
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 18:00PM
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