Illustration of a family walking past houses covered in colourful lights with a sleigh on a rooftop (Enchanted at Knowsley Safari)

Enchanted at Knowsley Safari

Visitors follow an illuminated trail through the Foot Safari, exploring dazzling light displays, glowing animal installations, and woodland scenes. Guests can toast marshmallows over crackling fire pits, enjoy festive food and warming drinks, and take a spin on family amusement rides. Visits can also include meeting Santa in his grotto, where each child receives a plush toy gift.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Tickets from £9.95. Book before 1 November and free marshmallow toasting is included with every ticket. Refreshments, rides and Santa’s Grotto are not included in the admission price.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Festive food, seasonal treats and warming drinks are available from the event's food and drink outlets; refreshments are not included in admission.

Accessibility

A dedicated Enchanted SEN Night offers a calmer, more accessible evening for families of children with additional needs.

Going?

Location

Knowsley Safari · Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive, glowing and magical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Book early for your preferred date, because a number of dates sold out in advance last year and the trail is bigger for 2026.
  • Book before 1 November so free marshmallow toasting is included with every ticket in your group, ready for the fire pits along the trail.
  • Leave at least 30 minutes before or up to an hour after your trail slot for a Santa visit, so the two bookings don't clash.
  • Arrive ahead of your allocated trail time to enjoy the rides and food outlets first, because your timeslot only sets when you enter the trail.
  • Dress warmly for an evening outdoors, because the trail winds through the woods of the Foot Safari after dark.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New for 2026: Enchanted SEN Night, a quieter and more relaxed evening for families of children with additional needs, booked separately.
  • Book before 1 November and free marshmallow toasting is included with every ticket.
  • Santa's Grotto needs a separate ticket, and every child gets a large plush toy gift.
  • New this year: an all-new, extended illuminated trail through the Foot Safari.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Enchanted ticket include?

Your ticket covers the illuminated trail through the Foot Safari. Refreshments, the amusement rides and Santa's Grotto are all paid for separately.

Can we arrive before our trail time?

Yes. Your timeslot is your entry time for the trail. You can come earlier and enjoy the rides, food outlets and other festive experiences before you join it.

How do we fit in a Santa visit?

Book the Grotto as a separate ticket and make sure it doesn't clash with your trail slot. Allow at least 30 minutes before, or up to an hour after, your trail. Every child who visits Santa gets a large plush toy gift.

What food and drink is there?

There are festive food and drink outlets with warming drinks and seasonal treats. You can also toast marshmallows at the fire pits.

Is there a quieter session for children with additional needs?

Yes. Enchanted SEN Night is new for 2026. It's a dedicated, calmer and more relaxed evening on the light trail, created with families of children with additional needs in mind.

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