Christmas events for kids 2026 in England

30 Santa's grottos are listed in England.

• Christmas DaytimesBeamish - The Living Museum of the North, Stanley · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Age not given
• Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec · Age not given
• Meet Father Christmas at Newark ParkNational Trust - Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge · 28 Nov – 14 Dec · Age not given
• Father Christmas at the Fen 2026National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, ELY · 29 Nov – 23 Dec · Age not given
• Meet and Greet with Father ChristmasNational Trust - Quarry Bank, Wilmslow · 5–23 Dec · Age not given

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30 events in England suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

• A Lilidorei ChristmasLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 16 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 2–12
• Robin Hood (2026 Pantomime)Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield · 20 Nov – 10 Jan · Ages 3–12
• The Santa Express - Lost In LaplandThe Cresset, Peterborough · Sun 22 Nov · 12pm · Ages 2–8
• The Wind in the WillowsRose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames · 25 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 4–12
• Storytelling with SantaKingston Lacy, Wimborne · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–12

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One Christmas light trail or display is on in England.

• Winter Lights at The Alnwick Garden and LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 20 Nov – 3 Jan

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5 pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in England.

• The Santa Express - Lost In LaplandThe Cresset, Peterborough · Sun 22 Nov · 12pm · Ages 2–8
• The Wind in the WillowsRose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames · 25 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 4–12
• A Christmas CarolAlbany Theatre, Coventry · 5–24 Dec · Ages 6+
• Dear Santa LiveWorthing Connaught Theatre & Studio, Worthing · 8–9 Dec · Ages 1+
• Tinsel and Sparkles Christmas AdventureBarnsley Metrodome, Barnsley · Tue 22 Dec · 2pm · Ages 2–8

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One Christmas market or fair is listed in England.

• Christmas Cracker Festive Shopping ExtravaganzaPaxton House, Berwick-upon-Tweed · 5–6 Dec

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11 events in England welcome babies under one.

• Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
• Storytelling with SantaKingston Lacy, Wimborne · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–12
• Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play spaceNational Trust - Quarry Bank, Wilmslow · 2 Dec – 3 Jan · Up to 12
• Meet Father Christmas in his Festive Rock DwellingNational Trust - Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Stourbridge · 5–20 Dec · Up to 10
• Christmas StorytimeCanons Ashby, Daventry · Tue 15 Dec · 10:15am · Up to 5

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