NEW: Guide to Christmas at UK Theme Parks 2021

With the Christmas season quickly approaching and plenty of festive events to choose from, we've rounded up this year's highlights at UK theme parks.

We'll be updating this page regularly with the latest updates from every theme park in the UK.

+ - Christmas at Adventure Island

Dates: 4th - 24th December 2021

Event lineup:

  • ChristmasVille
  • The Father Christmas Experience
  • Christmas Toy Store
  • Entertainment for all ages
  • Rides and attractions

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Adventure Wonderland

Dates: 27th November - 23rd December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • The Santa Show

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Alton Towers

Dates: 27th November 2021 - 2nd January 2022

Event lineup:

  • Festive Day Out - with selected rides ideal for families including CBeebies Land and Gangsta Granny: The Ride
  • Christmas Market - free entry (until 23rd December)
  • Lightopia Seasonal Wonderland - Europe’s largest light and lantern festival

Advance booking: Required

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Stay overnight: Santa's Sleepover

+ - Christmas Grotto Wonderland at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Dates: 20th November - 24th December 2021

Event lineup:

  • Visit Santa Claus in his Grotto.
  • Enjoy a delicious warming hot chocolate with marshmallows.
  • Stroll along Heidi Strasse and enjoy Christmas themed games.
  • Take a ride on the enchanting Alice in Wonderland.

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Santa at Camel Creek Adventure Park

Dates: 27th November - 23rd December 2021

Event lineup:

  • Santa’s Grotto
  • Christmas Tree Forest
  • Christmas Light Tunnel
  • Elf Workshop
  • Dina’s Christmas Shack
  • Christmas Shop

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Winter's Tail at Chessington World of Adventures

Dates: 27th November 2021 - 3rd January 2022

Event lineup: 

  • Meet Father Christmas
  • Magical Christmas Kitchen
  • The Wild Christmas Panto
  • Elmer's Christmas Story Time
  • 10 rides and attractions

Advance booking: Required

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Stay overnight: Father Christmas Sleepovers

+ - Christmas at Crealy

Dates: 27th November - 24th December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • The Elves & The Toymaker Ice Show
  • Santa's Toy Shop (including a FREE gift and a photo opportunity with Santa)
  • Santa's Farewell Parade
  • Buddy & Blossom's Christmas Bash

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Magical Christmas at Drayton Manor

Dates: 13th November - 31st December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • 25 rides and attractions
  • Grotto Experience (extra charge)
  • A Christmas Wish - Live Show
  • Magical Fireworks

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Drusillas

Dates: 20th November - 23rd December 2021

Event lineup:

  • Santa's Grotto
  • Husky Cave
  • Festive Face Painting
  • Giant Christmas Tree
  • Festive Food
  • Stocking Fillers

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Flamingo Land

Dates: 4th - 24th December 2021

Event lineup:

  • Santa's Grotto
  • Santa's Magical Toy Shop
  • Mrs Claus' Kitchen
  • Reindeer Paddock
  • A Letter to Lapland
  • Decoration Station
  • Award Winning Zoo
  • 5 rides for children

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Gulliver's Land

Dates: 4th - 23rd December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Selected festive rides and attractions for all the family
  • Explore the magical Winter Wonderland
  • Children choose their own gift from the Elf Workshop
  • Santa will be making appearances throughout the day
  • Special appearances from Bing and Flop

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Gulliver's Valley

Dates: 27th November - 23rd December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Selected festive rides and attractions for all the family
  • Explore the magical Winter Wonderland
  • Children choose their own gift from the Elf Workshop
  • Santa will be making appearances throughout the day

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Gulliver's World

Dates: 27th November - 30th December 2021

Event lineup:

  • Selected festive rides and attractions for all the family
  • Climb aboard the North Pole Express
  • Explore the magical Winter Wonderland
  • Children choose their own gift from the Elf Workshop
  • Santa will be making appearances throughout the day

Advance booking: Required

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+ - LEGOLAND at Christmas

Dates: 27th November 2021 - 3rd January 2022

Event lineup:

  • 25 rides and attractions
  • DUPLO Puppet Pantomime
  • Holiday Harbour Lights Show
  • LEGO Make and Takes
  • Father Christmas

Advance booking: Required

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Stay overnight: Santa Sleepovers

+ - Christmas at Lightwater Valley

Dates: 4th - 22nd December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Festive fairground rides
  • Sing-a-long Santa Show
  • Elf Express Christmas Train
  • Virtual Reality Christmas Train
  • Meet Santa!
  • Snowflake House
  • Festive Food & Drink
  • Christmas Stalls
  • Elf Hunt

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World

Dates: 4th December - 23rd December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Peppa Pig World decorated for Christmas
  • Santa's Christmas Wish Show
  • Frosty's Snowtime
  • Santa’s Storytime
  • Magical Illuminations
  • Marvellous Musical Christmas Tree
  • Meet Frosty the Snowman and the Snow Princess
  • A selection of rides and attractions will be open for Christmas
  • New for 2021: Tornado Springs at Christmas

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas Spectacular at Sundown Adventureland

Dates: 20th November - 24th December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Night Before Christmas Ride
  • Santa’s Magical Grotto
  • The Market Place

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Winter Wonderland at Twinlakes

Dates: 26th November - 24th December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Santa in his Grotto
  • Christmas Train

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Santa Safari at West Midland Safari Park

Dates: 26th November - 24th December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Santa's Grotto
  • Elves’ Workshop
  • Mrs Claus’ Kitchen
  • Sea Lion Theatre
  • VR Sleigh Ride

Advance booking: Required

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+ - Christmas at Woodlands

Dates: 27th November - 23rd December 2021

Event lineup: 

  • Santa's Grotto

Advance booking: Required

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