Twinkling woodland lights, busy elves and a cosy grotto: there’s plenty to get little ones excited about Christmas at Mother Shipton’s. With storytelling, reindeer food and even owl mail, this festive adventure has lots to enjoy alongside meeting the man in red.
A warm welcome from Santa’s elves
Follow the lights into the Christmas Village, where Santa’s elves will be waiting to welcome you. Every child with a Santa Experience Ticket receives a festive activity pack, and Chief Elf Chestnut will help build the excitement before your family’s visit to Santa.
Meet Santa in his cosy grotto
Time to share those Christmas wishes! Families will enjoy a personal meeting with Santa in his cosy grotto, with a soft toy gift for each child with a Santa Experience Ticket to take home.
There’s more to explore in the woodland, too. Settle down for festive tales with storyteller Holly Berry in the beautifully lit tipi, fill a bag with reindeer food ready for Christmas Eve and send your wishes to Santa by owl mail at the Snowy Owl Sorting Office.
Christmas wishes and hot chocolate
Look out for the Christmas wishing trees, filled with handwritten hopes and dreams, and explore the Cave, Petrifying Well and Wishing Well, weather permitting. Need to refuel? Head back to the Christmas Village for hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows, mince pies and other seasonal treats. With seating in a heated tipi and rustic log gazebos, there are plenty of cosy places to stop and warm up before heading home.
Tickets and useful information
- Family admission by car or on foot: £44 to £46 for up to five people.
- Santa Experience Ticket: £18 to £19 per child aged 0 to 12, payable in addition to the family admission ticket.
- Peak dates: 28 and 29 November and 18 December.
- Super peak dates: 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 24 December.
Prices vary by date. Dogs are not permitted during the Christmas event.
