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
Christmas at Adventure Wonderland
Dates: 27th November - 23rd December 2021
Event lineup:
- The Santa Show
Advance booking: Required
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Winter Wonderland at Twinlakes
Dates: 26th November - 24th December 2021
Event lineup:
- Santa in his Grotto
- Christmas Train
Advance booking: Required
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
Christmas at Woodlands
Dates: 27th November - 23rd December 2021
Event lineup:
- Santa's Grotto
Advance booking: Required
