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9 Christmas events in the East of England
9 family Christmas events across 5 venues in East of England. The first is on Saturday 21 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 1 of them on Christmas Eve.
22 Nov · 12pm
The Santa Express - Lost In Lapland
Shows & storytelling
- The Cresset, Peterborough
- Ages 2–8
- Indoor
29 Nov – 23 Dec
Father Christmas at the Fen 2026
Santa's grotto
- National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, ELY
- Age not given
- Indoor
1–23 Dec
Post your letter to Santa throughout December
Santa's grotto
- National Trust - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable
- Age not given
- Indoor
5–6 Dec
Crafty Christmas Weekends at Dunstable Downs
- National Trust - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
12–23 Dec
Festive spotter trail: Help Santa find his reindeer!
Santa's grotto
- National Trust - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable
- Age not given
- Outdoor
Booking quickly across East of EnglandMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
More festive family days out
Planning Christmas in the East of England
Where can we meet Santa in the East of England?
4 Santa's grottos are listed in the East of England.
- Father Christmas at the Fen 2026National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, ELY · 29 Nov – 23 Dec · Age not given
- Post your letter to Santa throughout DecemberNational Trust - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable · 1–23 Dec · Age not given
- Meet Father ChristmasAnglesey Abbey, Lode · 5–23 Dec · Ages 3–10
What Christmas events are there for toddlers in the East of England?
3 events in the East of England suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- The Santa Express - Lost In LaplandThe Cresset, Peterborough · Sun 22 Nov · 12pm · Ages 2–8
- Meet Father ChristmasAnglesey Abbey, Lode · 5–23 Dec · Ages 3–10
What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in the East of England?
One panto or Christmas show is on for kids in the East of England.
- The Santa Express - Lost In LaplandThe Cresset, Peterborough · Sun 22 Nov · 12pm · Ages 2–8
Where are the Christmas parties for kids in the East of England?
One Christmas party or disco is on for kids in the East of England.
- GIRLYPOP LIVE: Christmas SpecialThe Cresset, Peterborough · Sat 5 Dec · 12pm · Ages 5+
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in the East of England?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 1 event in the East of England is on that day.
- Peter Pan - Pantomime 2026The Cresset, Peterborough · Thu 24 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in the East of England?
8 events in the East of England are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Tudor YuletideNational Trust - Paycocke's House and Garden, Colchester · 21–22 Nov
- The Santa Express - Lost In LaplandThe Cresset, Peterborough · Sun 22 Nov · 12pm
- Father Christmas at the Fen 2026National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, ELY · 29 Nov – 23 Dec
- Post your letter to Santa throughout DecemberNational Trust - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable · 1–23 Dec
- Meet Father ChristmasAnglesey Abbey, Lode · 5–23 Dec
