Lancaster festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Lancaster & the Lakes

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Lancaster & the Lakes. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 15 events across Lancaster & the Lakes
  • Updated 3 November 2026

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15 Christmas events in Lancaster

15 family Christmas events across 13 venues in Lancaster & the Lakes. The first is on Saturday 21 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 1 of them on Christmas Eve.

4–23 Dec

Christmas at Levens Hall

Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals

  • Levens Hall, Kendal
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

5–6 Dec

Meet Santa at Ford Park

Santa's grotto

  • Ford Park Plant Nursery & Walled Garden, Ulverston
  • Ages 0–10
  • Outdoor

5 Dec · 10am

SEN Santa’s Grotto

Santa's grotto

  • Gregson Arts & Community Centre, Lancaster
  • Age not given
  • Indoor

5–20 Dec

The Tinsel Train 2026

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides

  • Haverthwaite Station, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Ulverston
  • Ages 3–10
  • Indoor

19–24 Dec

The Gingerbread Boy

Santa's grotto · Crafts & workshops

  • The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Ages 3+
  • Indoor

23 Dec · 10am

Meet Mrs & Mrs Claus

Santa's grotto

  • Ragtag Arts & Community Scrapstore, Kendal
  • Age not given
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Lancaster & the LakesMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Lancaster

Where can we meet Santa in Lancaster?

15 Santa's grottos are listed in Lancaster.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Lancaster?

10 events in Lancaster suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Where can kids do Christmas crafts in Lancaster?

One Christmas craft session or workshop is on in Lancaster.

  • The Gingerbread BoyThe World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness-on-Windermere · 19–24 Dec · Ages 3+

What Christmas events are there for babies in Lancaster?

8 events in Lancaster welcome babies under one.

Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Lancaster?

One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in Lancaster.

  • The Tinsel Train 2026Haverthwaite Station, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Ulverston · 5–20 Dec · Ages 3–10

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Lancaster?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 1 event in Lancaster is on that day.

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Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Lancaster?

13 events in Lancaster are indoors — handy if the weather turns.