28 Nov – 24 Dec
Christmas Winter Wonderland at Conkers
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals · ASN & relaxed
- CONKERS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
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16 Christmas events in Derby
16 family Christmas events across 11 venues in Derby & Derbyshire. The first is on Saturday 28 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 4 of them on Christmas Eve.
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Meet Father Christmas at Clumber Park
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Clumber Park, Worksop
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28 Nov
Santa's Arrival Day
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- Ages 2–12
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa's Enchanted Journey 2026
Santa's grotto · Light trails & displays
- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - (Wirksworth,Station), Wirksworth
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 19 Dec
Santa's Winter Hideaway
Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed
- Creswell Crags, Creswell
- Ages 5+
- Indoor & outdoor
29 Nov – 18 Dec
Relaxed Santa Experience
Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed
- Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
29 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa Special Trains 2026
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Midland Railway (Butterley), Ripley
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
3–17 Dec
Storytime with Father Christmas for Toddlers at Clumber Park
Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling
- Clumber Park, Worksop
- Ages 0–5
- Indoor
5–20 Dec
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–20 Dec
Santa Special cruises from Hollingwood Hub
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Hollingwood Hub (Chesterfield Canal Trust), Hollingwood
- Ages 0–10
12–20 Dec
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Church Farm Tea Rooms & Childrens Farm, Anslow
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
19 Dec · 10am
Christmas Magic with Santa at Infinity Parks Derby
Santa's grotto
- Infinity Derby, Derby
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
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Where can we meet Santa in Derby?
16 Santa's grottos are listed in Derby.
- Christmas Winter Wonderland at ConkersCONKERS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Clumber ParkClumber Park, Worksop · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Arrival DayMatlock Farm Park, Matlock · Sat 28 Nov · Ages 2–12
- Santa's Enchanted Journey 2026Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - (Wirksworth,Station), Wirksworth · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Winter HideawayCreswell Crags, Creswell · 28 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 5+
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Derby?
15 events in Derby suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Christmas Winter Wonderland at ConkersCONKERS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Clumber ParkClumber Park, Worksop · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Arrival DayMatlock Farm Park, Matlock · Sat 28 Nov · Ages 2–12
- Santa's Enchanted Journey 2026Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - (Wirksworth,Station), Wirksworth · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Special Trains 2026Midland Railway (Butterley), Ripley · 29 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where can we see Christmas lights in Derby?
One Christmas light trail or display is on in Derby.
- Santa's Enchanted Journey 2026Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - (Wirksworth,Station), Wirksworth · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in Derby?
One panto or Christmas show is on for kids in Derby.
- Storytime with Father Christmas for Toddlers at Clumber ParkClumber Park, Worksop · 3–17 Dec · Ages 0–5
What Christmas events are there for babies in Derby?
13 events in Derby welcome babies under one.
- Christmas Winter Wonderland at ConkersCONKERS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Clumber ParkClumber Park, Worksop · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Enchanted Journey 2026Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - (Wirksworth,Station), Wirksworth · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Relaxed Santa ExperienceMatlock Farm Park, Matlock · 29 Nov – 18 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Special Trains 2026Midland Railway (Butterley), Ripley · 29 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Derby?
2 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Derby.
- Santa Special Trains 2026Midland Railway (Butterley), Ripley · 29 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Special cruises from Hollingwood HubHollingwood Hub (Chesterfield Canal Trust), Hollingwood · 5–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Derby?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 events in Derby are on that day.
- Christmas Winter Wonderland at ConkersCONKERS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
- Santa's Enchanted Journey 2026Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - (Wirksworth,Station), Wirksworth · Thu 24 Dec · 10:30am
- Santa Special Trains 2026Midland Railway (Butterley), Ripley · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa SpecialsPeak Rail, Darley Dale · Thu 24 Dec · 10:30am
Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Derby?
Yes — 3 additional support needs and relaxed sessions are on in Derby: quieter, calmer times with more space.
- Christmas Winter Wonderland at ConkersCONKERS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Santa's Winter HideawayCreswell Crags, Creswell · 28 Nov – 19 Dec
- Relaxed Santa ExperienceMatlock Farm Park, Matlock · 29 Nov – 18 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Derby?
15 events in Derby are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Christmas Winter Wonderland at ConkersCONKERS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Meet Father Christmas at Clumber ParkClumber Park, Worksop · 28 Nov – 23 Dec
- Santa's Arrival DayMatlock Farm Park, Matlock · Sat 28 Nov
- Santa's Enchanted Journey 2026Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - (Wirksworth,Station), Wirksworth · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Santa's Winter HideawayCreswell Crags, Creswell · 28 Nov – 19 Dec
