Christmas at Ho-Ho-Hopefield
Visitors journey through a decorated Christmas Barn and a miniature Christmas Village before enjoying festive entertainment with Mrs Claus. Children meet Santa in his grotto to receive a gift and craft their own bear to take home at the Toy Factory. The experience also includes gingerbread and hot chocolate for kids, mulled wine and mince pies for adults, and general admission to explore the animal sanctuary.
Nov 28 – Dec 23, 2026
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Tickets
Adult: £10.58 including £0.58 fee. Child, age 2–15: £31.72 including £1.72 fee; includes Santa, a gift and bear building. Teenager, age 12–15: £10.58 including £0.58 fee; does not include a gift from Santa or bear building and must accompany a full-price child. Under 2s: £12.68 including £0.68 fee; includes Santa and a gift, but no bear building, and must accompany a paying child. Babies under 12 months: £0.00 and must accompany a paying child. Under-2s may attend alongside a booking containing at least one full-price child; bookings consisting only of adults and under-2s are not accepted. Bear building is included with full-price children’s tickets only and is not included with under-2s tickets.
Hours
Pre-booked timeslots between 9.30am - 3pm.
Ages
Family-friendly, but adult-only bookings are not permitted. Children under 2 have specific ticket options.
Food & Drink
Children receive gingerbread and hot chocolate, while grown-ups receive a mince pie and mulled wine.
Parking
Guests must arrive at the sanctuary before their booked time, allowing time to park and get to the Christmas Barn.
Pets
Dogs are welcome. A Santa Paws bag can be purchased for them during the chosen timeslot. The booking must include a child; adult-only bookings are not accepted.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book an individual ticket for every person in your party, as each child needs a ticket with their name and age.
- Arrive at the sanctuary with plenty of time to park and reach the Christmas Barn before your booked experience begins.
- Be ready to start at the Christmas Barn within your booked slot; late arrivals miss the experience, and bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Dress appropriately for the weather because the event goes ahead in rain, snow or shine and includes indoor and outdoor activities.
- If bringing an under-2, include at least one full-price child in the booking; adult-only bookings are not accepted.
Special Events & Promotions
- Babies under 12 months enter free when accompanied by a paying child.
- Teenagers aged 12–15 can book a ticket that excludes Santa’s gift and bear building, and must accompany a full-price child.
- December 21, 22 and 23 are premium dates.
- A Santa Paws bag for dogs can be purchased separately.
- This year, Santa’s Grotto timings have changed following feedback, to help the experience run more smoothly and reduce family waiting times.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Christmas experience designed for?
It is a family event designed for visitors with children; most activities are intended for children aged two and over. Adult-only bookings are not accepted.
Can under-2s and teenagers attend?
Under-2s can attend with a booking that includes at least one full-price child. Teenagers aged 12–15 must accompany a full-price child.
What happens during the experience?
Follow the Christmas Barn and miniature village, meet Mrs Claus and visit Santa’s Grotto. Children with full-price tickets can also build a bear, and general sanctuary admission is included.
What food and drink are included?
Children receive gingerbread and hot chocolate; grown-ups receive a mince pie and mulled wine.
Can I bring a dog, and can it receive a gift?
Dogs are welcome. A Santa Paws bag can be purchased for them during your chosen timeslot.
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