Santa's Workshop
A magical festive experience. Make special memories together as you meet Santa and his elves in Santa's Woodland Workshop.
Watch the magic unfold as you wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour, newly transformed for 2025.
Open every evening from 4pm - 9pm.
Festive entertainment in the Tipi
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Tuesdays at 6pm - 8pm in the Tipi and Sundays at 4pm - 6pm in the Tipi.
4pm - 6pm on 21 December, Boxing Day, 28 and 29 December.
Festive entertainment in the Plaza
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 7pm - 9pm in the Plaza.
7pm - 9pm on 20 December, 22 December, 27 December and 30 December.
12pm - 2pm on Christmas Eve.
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Find a viewing spot anywhere along the route and get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
Saturdays and Wednesdays at 5pm. Available until Christmas Eve.
Little ones will be delighted as they watch magical storytellers bring our Winter Wonderland characters to life in this story time session.
Sundays and Thursdays at 9:30am, 10:15am and 11am. Available until 21 December.
You’ll receive your Letters to Santa pack when you arrive. Our special post box is located in Santa’s Woodland Village - post your letter before 2pm on Wednesday or Saturday for a magical reply during your break.
Final letters must be posted by 2pm on Saturday 20 December.
Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends
Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV, every evening from 6pm on the Center Parcs TV channel.
Festive activities
Get into the Christmas spirit and make special memories with a range of festive activities, which can be booked for an additional cost. From creative Christmas crafts to festive adventures just for little ones, there’s something for everyone.
Brunch with Santa
Santa is heading to Huck’s for a tasty brunch – and he’d love for you to join him! This experience includes brunch, entertainment at your table from our playful elves and a special visit from Santa with an early Christmas gift for each child.
Included in the cost of your break
Santa's Greetings
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
Messy Elves
Little ones will love to get stuck in to our marvellously messy and fabulously festive play session at the Activity Den. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Elf Pyjama Party
Little ones can join our elves for the party of the season - dressed in their best Christmas pyjamas! It's a festive adventure with Christmas crafts, party games and a magical storytelling session with their new elf friends. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Elf Academy
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become one of Santa's elves. This 3-hour fun training session is jam-packed with Christmas crafts, dancing, games and treats. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Elf Hunt
Uh oh - our elves need your help! Follow the trail, answer the riddles and find all the missing Christmas presents. Ages 2 to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Elf Pots for Tots
Little ones will love learning new painting techniques and decorating their very own festive masterpiece. Their creation will be professionally glazed and fired ready for you to display at home year after year as a special souvenir. Ages 1 month to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Festive Mini Trek
A festive twist on our aerial rope course activity! Little ones will make their way around the one-metre high course - can they find all the Christmas puzzle pieces? Age 2-5 years.
Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest.
Festive Pottery Painting
The activity that’s loved by all the generations and will leave you with a special Christmas souvenir to take home. Your festive masterpiece will be professionally glazed and fired overnight, so you can treasure it forever. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Available at all locations.
Festive Forest Discovery Trail
Explore the festive forest together! Navigate around the village, following the map to find the Christmas clues and solve the puzzles. Guide your little ones and learn all about the fascinating forest in this brand-new festive family experience. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at all locations.
Design a Santa Sack
Design a Santa sack ready to leave out on Christmas Eve in this festive arts and crafts session that's fun for all ages. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at all locations.
Festive Roller Skating
Ready to skate into Christmas? Pop on your Christmas jumpers, strap on your roller skates and glide around with a festive soundtrack and disco lights. Minimum age 6 years.
Available at all locations.
Festive shops and food
From Brunch with Santa to Forest Festive Fayre, the Christmas Shop to a decorations pack for your lodge, you’ll find plenty of Christmas treats to get the whole family feeling festive!
Brunch with Santa
Santa needs to fuel up for the big day, so why not join him at Huck’s American Bar and Grill for a delicious brunch together? Enjoy a visit from Santa at your table, a present for each child and roaming entertainment from Santa’s elves. This experience can be pre-booked for an additional cost. It’s popular, so don’t miss out!
Forest Festive Fayre
Forest Festive Fayre is your one-stop-shop for tasty treats, which you can enjoy in the cosy Tipi or as you’re exploring Santa’s Woodland Village.
Warm up with a luxury hot chocolate and mince pie, enjoy savoury dishes such as bratwurst and our festive snack pots. There’s no need to book, just turn up.
Christmas Tree, Lights and Decorations Pack
Transform your accommodation into a cosy Christmas hideaway by pre-ordering a real Christmas tree, lights and decorations pack, which will be waiting in your lodge when you arrive. Get the whole family feeling festive as you decorate your Christmas tree with baubles, beads and fairy lights.
