Christmas at Wicksteed Park
Visitors can meet Santa Claus and collect a special gift from the Elf’s Workshop. Guests can board the Wicksteed Park Railway at the North Pole station, meet animals at Wicky’s Farmyard, play a round at Pig ‘N Putt crazy golf, and ride attractions such as the Carousel and Cups and Saucers. The event also offers festive crafting, reindeer food making, and a Wishing Tree along the trail.
Dec 5 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Standard tickets: £17 per adult and £22 per child. Exclusive opening weekend deal: children’s tickets £20 and adult’s tickets £16. Rides-only tickets: £15 per person or £50 for a family of 4; these do not include meeting Santa Claus, the Elf’s Workshop gift, reindeer food or Christmas crafts. Each child receives a golden ticket with entry to collect a gift from the Elf’s Workshop. Santa photo mementos are available to purchase separately.
Hours
Rides: 10am–5pm; Christmas Eve rides close at 3pm. Pig ‘N Putt closes daily at 4pm. Santa meeting slots: 09:20am, 09:40am, 10am, 10:20am, 10:40 am, 11am, 11:20am, 11:40am, 12noon, 1:20pm, 1:40pm, 2pm, 2:20pm, 2:40pm, 3pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm, 4pm, 4:20pm. On Christmas Eve, the last bookable slot is 3pm.
Food & Drink
Festive food and refreshments are available from the Northern Lights Café and Garden Café.
Parking
Car parking charges apply. Pay via the app or at one of the parking machines prior to departure.
Accessibility
Wicksteed Park is a member of BALPPA and welcomes visits by people with disabilities to its amusement park.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book the opening weekend of 5 and 6 December to get the discounted adult and child tickets.
- Get to Ho Ho HQ in good time to collect your welcome pack, because missing your slot means missing Santa.
- With a later Santa slot, collect your pack once the park opens and use the rides and crafts before your visit.
- Play Pig 'N Putt early in the day, because the crazy golf closes before the rides do.
- Bring a bank card, since card payments are preferred at the cafés, and pay for parking before you drive out.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tickets are discounted on the opening weekend, 5–6 December.
- Rides-only tickets are sold for families who don't want to meet Santa.
- Photos of your visit with Santa are sold separately in Wicky's Gift Shop.
- On Christmas Eve the last Santa slot is earlier and the rides close early.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Christmas ticket include?
A visit to Santa Claus at your booked time slot. Each child gets a golden ticket for a gift from the Elf's Workshop. Tickets also cover the Christmas Craft Space, reindeer food making, the Wishing Tree, the festive trail and the open rides.
Can we just do the rides?
Yes, rides-only tickets are sold. They don't include meeting Santa, the Elf's Workshop gift, reindeer food or Christmas crafts.
Where do we go when we arrive?
Collect your welcome pack from Ho Ho HQ, which is Reception. Then head to the Santa Claus Gateway to his Grotto in time for your slot.
What happens if we miss our Santa time slot?
Unfortunately you'll miss the chance to visit Santa that day. Allow plenty of time to collect your pack and walk to the Grotto.
Where can we eat?
The Northern Lights Café and the Garden Café serve festive food and refreshments. Card payments are preferred.
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