The Best UK Santa Sleepovers And Christmas At Theme Parks 2025
Santa Sleepovers are all the rage. And why not? Can you think of any better thing to do at Christmas with kids than combining a visit to one of the best theme parks in the UK at Christmas with a Santa visit?
If you can’t get away for a short break, you can still visit one of these theme parks at Christmas and enjoy lots of festive activities during the day.
These festive theme park breaks do get booked up in advance so make sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
Looking for more Christmas ideas for Christmas breaks? Make sure to check out our more comprehensive guide to UK Christmas breaks for families. We also have guides to the best Santa Train Rides in the UK, Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Light Trails.
For the ultimate family Christmas break – how about booking your own DIY Lapland trip? Our post gives all the tips for booking Lapland on a budget.
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Santa Sleepovers at Theme Parks
These are the main UK theme parks offering Santa sleepovers and short breaks:
Alton Towers Resort
Alton Towers Resort Santa Sleepover
Alton Towers is a Merlin Attraction. See here to find out what’s going on at other Merlin attractions at Christmas.
With the Alton Towers Santa Sleepover, you’ll have entry to the Theme Park to enjoy all of the rides but during the Christmas season, you can expect something magical.
This Alton Towers resort short break at Christmas will include:
- A visit Santa’s Grotto (including a gift for each child)
- Entry to the new Towers Christmas Market
- Entry to Gardens Lights Walk: Twinkling Stars
- Additional Theme Park seasonal entertainment
- A festive evening meal
- An overnight stay in one of the themed hotels including breakfast
- Entry to the wacky Caribbean themed Waterpark
- 9 holes of crazy golf
Dates: Select dates from end of November to 23rd December.
Ticket Price: From £415 per family of 4 staying overnight in a themed hotel with 2 days park entry.
Location: Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB.
Check current prices and availability here.
Just visiting for the day? Get your Alton Towers tickets here.
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Santa Sleepover
The Santa Sleepover packages at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort include an overnight stay and access to The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort during the Christmas season for 1 day to enjoy selected rides and attractions.
Families are also able to see Santa riding through the resort on his sleigh and enjoy festive entertainment whilst in the park. This event runs on selected dates through November & December.
Not staying over? We still recommend visiting Legoland Windsor. It is the perfect family day out from London and one of the best attractions near London for kids. Book your day tickets here.
See here for our Legoland Windsor review.
Dates: Weekends from end of November.
Ticket Price: From £377 for family of 4 (1 Night/1Day).
Location: The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Winkfield Road, Windsor, SL4 4AY.
Check current prices and availability here.
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Photo Credit: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle Santa Sleepover
During the day you will have access to Warwick Castle, one of the most impressive castles in England, where you can enjoy the glittering trees and festive decorations in the Great Hall and enjoy a Christmas scavenger hunt.
Overnight accommodation is in a cosy wooden cabin in the Knight’s Village. You’ll find festive touches all around and Christmas-themed entertainment in the evening provided by the Knights of Warwick Castle.
In the morning, the sound of sleigh bells will wake you, followed by your very own Elf wake-up call. The Elves will visit your lodge to wish you a Merry Christmas and deliver a gift for the children.
Later, you get to spend time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hearing festive stories.
Dates: Weekends from end of November to 24th December.
Ticket Price: From £389 for family of 4 staying overnight in the Knight’s Village with 2 days castle entry.
Location: Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH.
Check current prices and availability here.
Just visiting for the day? Get your Warwick Castle tickets here.
Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures Father Christmas Sleepover
This festive family break at Chessington World of Adventures includes an overnight stay on a Bed & Breakfast basis in one of the themed hotels, 1 day entry to the Winter’s Tail Event, Zoo & SEA LIFE centre and a meeting with Father Christmas in his grotto.
Dates: Weekends from end of November to 23rd December.
Ticket Price: From £289 for a family of 4 staying overnight in a themed hotel with 2 days park entry.
Location: Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE.
Check current prices and availability here or get your park tickets here. Read our review of Chessington here.
You might also like to read our guide on other Christmas events in Surrey and things to do in Sussex this Christmas.
Photo credit: Chessington World of Adventures
Santa Sleepovers at Holiday Parks
Some of the top holiday parks in the UK have Santa Sleepovers of sorts. Here’s where you can enjoy all things festive and meet Santa at Holiday Parks in the UK.
Bluestone
Bluestone Christmasland breaks
Bluestone is one of our top recommendations for cheaper alternatives to Center Parcs and is a lovely place for a Christmas sleepover.
Dates: Early November to just before Christmas.
Ticket Price: From £579 for 4 people in a lodge for 3 nights.
Location: Bluestone Resort, Canaston Wood, The Grange, Narberth, SA67 8DE.
Check current prices and availability here.
Photo Credit: Bluestone Wales
Ribby Hall Village
Dates: From mid November to early January.
Ticket Price: From £489 for 4 people in a lodge for 3 nights.
Location: Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Lancashire, PR4 2PR.
Check current prices and availability here.
Center Parcs
Center Parcs Winter Wonderland holidays
Dates: Beginning of November to beginning of January.
Ticket Price: From £559 for 4 people in a lodge for 3 nights.
Location: Center Parcs at Christmas is at all of their locations.
Check current prices and availability here.
Photo Credit: Center Parcs
Christmas at Theme Parks
Gulliver’s Land
Gulliver’s at Christmas
Dates: Weekends from beginning of December.
Ticket Price: From £26.00 per person (Under 90cm £5.00).
Location: Warrington, Milton Keynes, Rotherham, Matlock Bath.
Check current prices and availability here.
Chessington World of Adventures
1 Day Winter’s Tail
Dates: Select dates from end of November to beginning of January (meet Father Christmas available until 24th December).
Ticket Price: From £20.00 per person.
Location: Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE.
Check current prices and availability here.
Photo credit: Chessington World of Adventures
Drayton Manor
Drayton’s Magical Christmas
Dates: Through December.
Ticket Price: From £235 for a family of 4 for 1 night.
Location: Drayton Manor Park, Near Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW.
Check current prices and availability here.
Paultons Park
Christmas at Paultons
Dates: Through December.
Ticket Price: From £185 per family (based on 2 adults and 1 child).
Location: Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL.
Check current prices and availability here.
Alton Towers Resort
Alton Towers Resort at Christmas
Dates: From end of November to early January.
Ticket Price: From £16.00 per person.
Location: Alton Towers Resort, Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB.
Check current prices and availability here.
Photo Credit: Legoland
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort at Christmas
Dates: From end of November to early January.
Ticket Price: From £32.00 per person.
Location: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Winkfield Road, Windsor, SL4 4AY.
Check current prices and availability here.
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Flamingo Land Resort
Christmas at Flamingo Land
Dates: TBC.
Ticket Price: From £35.00 per person. Under 4 – FREE.
Location: Flamingo Land, Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX.
Check current prices and availability here.
Photo Credit: Flamingo Land
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We have a whole heap of Christmas information on our blog. Head over to our Christmas section for more inspiration including where to visit Santa in London or the best things to do at Christmas with kids in London.
