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Questions parents ask about Christmas in the UK
Where can we meet Santa in the UK?
895 Santa's grottos are listed in the UK.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
- LaplandUK AscotLapland UK, Winkfield Row · 7 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- LaplandUK at Lapland ManchesterLaplandUK Manchester, Siddington · 7 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Grotto at Folly FarmFolly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Begelly · 7 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in the UK?
849 events in the UK suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
- LaplandUK AscotLapland UK, Winkfield Row · 7 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- LaplandUK at Lapland ManchesterLaplandUK Manchester, Siddington · 7 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Grotto at Folly FarmFolly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Begelly · 7 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
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Are there free Christmas events for kids in the UK?
Yes — 15 events in the UK are free to go to.
- Glasgow's Winter Wonderland on the GreenGlasgow Green, Glasgow · 20 Nov – 3 Jan
- Arrival of SantaRufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton · 21–22 Nov
- CRAFTEDDundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee · 21–22 Nov
- Reverse Rett Christmas Panto and PartyLanthorn Community Education Centre, Livingston · Sat 21 Nov · 12pm
- Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas FairScampston Hall & Walled Garden, Scampston · 28–29 Nov
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What Christmas events are on for kids in the UK this weekend?
This weekend (Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November), 7 events are on in the UK.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · Sat 7 Nov
- LaplandUK AscotLapland UK, Winkfield Row · Sat 7 Nov
- LaplandUK at Lapland ManchesterLaplandUK Manchester, Siddington · Sat 7 Nov
- Santa's Grotto at Folly FarmFolly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Begelly · Sat 7 Nov · 10am
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · Sat 7 Nov
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Where can we see Christmas lights in the UK?
8 Christmas light trails and displays are on in the UK.
- AGLOW 2026 Christmas Light Trail at Auckland PalaceAuckland Palace, Bishop Auckland · 20 Nov – 3 Jan
- A Fairytale Christmas at Scotney Castle (21 November - 3 January)National Trust - Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells · 21 Nov – 3 Jan
- Santa's Arrival Weekend at Stockeld ParkStockeld Park, Wetherby · 21–22 Nov
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- Hatton's Enchanted Christmas Kingdom at Hatton Adventure WorldHatton Adventure World, Warwick · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
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What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in the UK?
49 pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in the UK.
- The Santa Express: Lost in LaplandWhitehall Theatre, Dundee · Sat 14 Nov · 12pm · Ages 2–8
- Santa's StoriesPrinces Street, Edinburgh · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 1–8
- Arrival of SantaRufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton · 21–22 Nov · Ages 3–12
- Santa's Arrival Weekend at Stockeld ParkStockeld Park, Wetherby · 21–22 Nov · Ages 3–12
- Stories with Santa at Warwick CastleWarwick Castle, Warwick · 21 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 0–10
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Where can kids do Christmas crafts in the UK?
17 Christmas craft sessions and workshops are on in the UK.
- Watercolour Christmas card workshopStourhead, Warminster · Fri 6 Nov · 10:30am · Ages 13+
- Christmas Clay Forest WorkshopBowhouse, Anstruther · Sat 14 Nov · Ages 12+
- Family Christmas craftingNational Trust - Upton House and Gardens, Banbury · 14 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 4–13
- Gingerbread Man TrailNational Trust - Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells · 21 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 4–13
- LEGOLAND at ChristmasLEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Windsor · 21 Nov – 2 Jan · Ages 0–10
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Are there Christmas markets for families in the UK?
25 Christmas markets and fairs are listed in the UK.
- A Dorset Christmas Market 2026The Tank Museum, Bovington · 14–15 Nov
- Christmas MarketColdharbour Mill, Uffculme · Sat 14 Nov · 11am
- Ffair Nadolig Dinefwr | Dinefwr Christmas FairNational Trust – Dinefwr, Llandeilo · 20–22 Nov
- CRAFTEDDundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee · 21–22 Nov
- Methilhill Community ChristmasMCCI Centre, Leven · Sat 21 Nov · 1:30pm
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What Christmas events are there for babies in the UK?
724 events in the UK welcome babies under one.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
- LaplandUK AscotLapland UK, Winkfield Row · 7 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- LaplandUK at Lapland ManchesterLaplandUK Manchester, Siddington · 7 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Grotto at Folly FarmFolly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Begelly · 7 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
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Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in the UK?
83 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in the UK.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- A Christmas CarouselBamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 14 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 1–12
- Santa Express at High Legh Miniature RailwayHigh Legh Miniature Railway, High Legh · 14 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
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Where are the Christmas parties for kids in the UK?
23 Christmas parties and discos are on for kids in the UK.
- Ardeer Rec Bowling Club's Christmas Kids PartyArdeer Recreation Bowling Club, Stevenston · Sat 21 Nov · 12pm · Ages 2–10
- Reverse Rett Christmas Panto and PartyLanthorn Community Education Centre, Livingston · Sat 21 Nov · 12pm · Ages 2–12
- Chopsy Pops' Tea Party with Santa 2026Mumbles Pier, Mumbles · Thu 3 Dec · 4:30pm · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Inflatable Take Over - Michael WoodsMichael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre, Glenrothes · Sat 5 Dec · 10am · Up to 12
- GIRLYPOP LIVE: Christmas SpecialThe Cresset, Peterborough · Sat 5 Dec · 12pm · Ages 5+
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What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in the UK?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 280 events in the UK are on that day.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · Thu 24 Dec
- LaplandUK AscotLapland UK, Winkfield Row · Thu 24 Dec
- LaplandUK at Lapland ManchesterLaplandUK Manchester, Siddington · Thu 24 Dec
- Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026Blenheim Palace, Woodstock · Thu 24 Dec
- A Christmas CarouselBamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
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