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Santa is back at Fairwood Lakes with more festive fun provided by his elves. This year, the elves welcome you to explore the magical 12 doors of Christmas on a yuletide story trail of discovery.
Start your journey in our festive Christmas Carriage learning about the 12 doors of Christmas and remember its secrets, before you set off on our twinkling trail towards Santa’s Grotto. As you walk along our trail, discover more surprises in each of the Christmas story doors, from Lords a Leaping to Maids a Milking! Visit Santa with your family for an exclusive grotto experience. While you are in the grotto, sit in our Snowing Lapland scene or visit Santa’s Workshop. Have a picture with Rudolph, sit in Santa’s sleigh, or check out our interactive Naughty or Nice machine. There’s plenty to see and do while you wait to see the jolly man himself.
Wrap up your festive Fairwood visit with a warm welcome at our cafe where your child’s free hot chocolate awaits, alongside plenty of other treats to purchase for the grown-ups. Visit the play park for indoor soft play and outdoor play in the Fairwood Forest.. Our cafe will be serving a range of food and drink to keep you warm and refuelled.
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The 12 Doors of Christmas and Santa’s Grotto tickets start at £32 for one child family. Included in the ticket price is the illuminated trail, your visit to Santa’s Grotto, a thoughtful craft- based gift per child including a hot chocolate for each child.
If you would like to include an additional adult in your family ticket (up to six people; for example, 2 children and 4 adults), extra adult tickets can be added on to your family ticket at £7 per additional adult. Additional adults tickets must be purchased via our Reception team. Please note that additional adult tickets can only be purchased up to 6 people in total. Please call 01373 826792 for additional adult tickets or further information about your booking.
| Season (2 Dec 2026 - 24 Dec 2026) |
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* Please arrive at Fairwood Lakes to check-in 30 minutes before your booked time slot to allow time to enjoy the magical visit to the park and walk along the illuminated trail to the Grotto. You may arrive earlier in the day to enjoy the parks facilities. Please note that the last tickets in the evening may restrict play time in the park due to closing one hour after the last grotto visit. Please note wellies are required and some delays may occur on your time slot if we are busy in the Grotto. Please ensure your children wrap up warm.
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