Christmas at Wicksteed Park

Christmas at Wicksteed is back for 2026!

Join us at Wicksteed Park this festive season to experience a day full of Christmas magic the whole family can get involved with.

Make unforgettable memories as you meet Santa Claus, then explore the open attractions at your leisure. Take a ride on Wicksteed Park Railway boarding at the North Pole station, meet the animals at Wicky’s Farmyard, play a game of crazy golf at Pig ‘N Putt, and twirl on the Carousel, Cups and Saucers or our Heritage Toy Roundabout to your heart’s content.

Then head to our Christmas Craft Space to create your own festive masterpiece and prepare special reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve. You can also leave your wish on our magnificent Wishing Tree and then explore our festive trail.

Photo mementos from your meet and greet with Santa Claus will be available to purchase from Wicky’s Gift shop. Festive food and refreshments will be available from our Northern Lights Café and Garden Café.

Time slots to meet Santa Claus are*:

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; the rides also close at 3pm. Pig ‘N Putt will close daily at 4pm.

Please note:

Tickets purchased for this experience are non-transferable and non-refundable.

All family members must purchase a ticket to the event; all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The rides only tickets do not include meeting Santa Claus, collecting a gift from the Elf’s Workshop, making reindeer food or Christmas crafts.

Car Parking charges apply, please pay via the app or at one of the parking machines prior to your departure.

Card Payments are preferred at our food and beverage outlets.

All guests must collect their welcome pack from Ho Ho HQ (also known as Reception) on arrival, please leave plenty of time to collect your pack and make your way to the Santa Claus Gateway to his Grotto for your designated timeslot. If you miss your timeslot on the day regrettably you will miss the opportunity to visit Santa Claus.

For guests who have a time slot later in the day you are welcome to collect your packs any time from 10am and make full use of the other activities on offer before you visit Santa Claus.