Visit Santa: Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience
Visitors take a ride on a vintage sleigh and explore festive 1950s-inspired Christmas décor and vintage cars. Children can meet Santa to share their holiday wishes, choose a gift in the Elves' Toy Shop, and take home a Christmas goody bag. The experience also includes an annual museum pass for two adults and one child.
Dec 5 – Dec 23, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
£27.50 (one child, two adults). Children under 1 do not need a ticket and can attend free, but will not receive a gift or goody bag. The listed Peak and SEN/Early Years prices are both £27.50 for one child and two adults.
Hours
Sessions run every 30 minutes. Peak: Fridays 3.30pm–5pm; Saturday–Sunday 10am–4pm; Monday 21–Wednesday 23 December 10am–4pm. SEN/Early Years: Fridays 3pm only; Saturday–Sunday 9.30am and 4.30pm; Monday 21–Wednesday 23 December 9.30am and 4.30pm.
Ages
All ages (with specific SEN/Early Years sessions)
Neighborhood
City Centre
Accessibility
SEN/Early Years quiet-time sessions offer a calmer visit for smaller children and children with additional needs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Select your date and 30-minute session carefully when booking, because tickets cannot be refunded, transferred, or exchanged for another date or time.
- Bring under-one children without buying a ticket; they attend free, but will not receive a gift or goody bag.
- Check goody bags before sharing items with younger children, as some contents may only be suitable for children aged three and over.
- Choose an SEN/Early Years quiet-time session if smaller children or visitors with additional needs would benefit from a quieter visit.
- Remember the annual Museum pass covers two adults and one child and can be redeemed up to 60 days after your visit.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the Vintage Sleigh's 70th anniversary, with a 1950s "Driving Home for Christmas" theme, vintage cars and 1950s-inspired décor.
- SEN/Early Years quiet-time sessions run on Fridays, weekends and 21–23 December. They're held at the start and end of the day, with one early session only on Fridays.
Links & Contact
Run by CV Life
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the experience include?
A ride on the vintage sleigh and a visit with Santa, who hears the children's Christmas wishes. Each child then picks a gift in the Elves' Toy Shop and gets a goody bag. You also get an annual Museum pass for two adults and one child, which you can redeem up to 60 days after your visit.
Who does one ticket cover?
There's only one ticket type. It covers one child plus up to two adults, or it can be used for one extra adult.
Does my baby need a ticket?
No. Children under 1 go free without a ticket, but they don't get a gift or goody bag.
Are there quieter sessions?
Yes. SEN/Early Years quiet-time sessions are ideal for smaller children and children with additional needs.
Can I change my booking date?
No. Tickets are non-refundable and can't be exchanged or moved to another date or time, so choose carefully.
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