A Celebration of Christmas returns for another festive season, with more rides open than any other major theme park
The UK’s top theme park, Paultons Park, transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland from Saturday 5th December 2026 to Sunday 3rd January 2027, with Twixmas opening returning for the second year ever.
The Hampshire attraction, which is home to Peppa Pig World, is adorned with beautiful decorations and illuminations for the festive period and recently won Best Christmas Event in the UK Theme Park Awards for A Celebration of Christmas.
Families enjoy an enchanting walk-through experience, filled with twinkling lights and animatronic characters before reaching Santa’s Grotto. A professional, full-colour photograph is included in the Santa’s Grotto ticket price as a festive memento, and children receive a soft plush toy. The Grotto is open from Saturday 5th December until Thursday 24th December and early booking is advised.
Santa appears on stage for Santa’s Storytime and Santa’s Christmas Wish Show. The show brings lots of singing and dancing to get into the Christmas mood with popular characters Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Reindeer joining Santa on stage between December 5th and 24th for twice daily performances. Frosty the Snowman greets guests under a flurry of snowflakes by the show stage, and George and Peppa join the fun in Peppa Pig World dressed in their festive outfits, with meet and greets taking place daily.
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James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park, said: “Each year we strive to make A Celebration of Christmas even more magical than the year before and we are delighted that our win at the UK Theme Park Awards this year reflects the efforts of our entire team. We all strive for Christmas at Paultons to be the place where families make their favourite festive memories.
“For the second year ever, the magic of Christmas at Paultons carries on beyond Christmas Eve with thrilling rides, meet and greets, and our delicious festive menu available throughout the Christmas break and into the new year. There’s no better way to make the most of Twixmas and keep the festive spirit alive than a day out with the family before it’s time to go back to school.”
The majority of Paultons Park’s 70+ rides and attractions remain operational throughout the festive season, including spinning and swirling rollercoaster, Storm Chaser, the Cyclonator that swings guests 25 metres into the air, and the park’s brand-new Viking-themed land, Valgard.
Paultons Park recently took home an astonishing 11 trophies in the UK Theme Park Awards, including the highest accolade, Theme Park of the Year, further cementing its status as the UK’s favourite theme park.
Pre-book tickets online now for Paultons Park’s Christmas events. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Santa’s Grotto is an add on experience, and park tickets need to be booked separately.
