Christmas at Woolley Animals
Visitors can see Santa in his Gingerbread Grotto set inside a decorated festive barn. The celebration features Winter Wonderland snow themes, photo opportunities, and festive animals with animal handling and feeding. Guests can also browse a festive market filled with stallholders offering crafts, refreshments, and festive food.
What to Expect
Visit Santa in his Gingerbread Grotto inside a decorated festive barn
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Woolley Animals Ltd
Food & Drink
Festive market stallholders sell refreshments and festive food.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children who enjoy santa visits and animals
Vibe
Festive and hands-on
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Farm park admission charge applies; no price amount is stated.
Tips & Advice
- Book your Santa slot through the link on the Christmas 2026 page before you go, so your family's visit to the Gingerbread Grotto is set.
- Bring a camera or phone, because the festive barn has Winter Wonderland snow themes and photo opportunities as well as Santa's grotto.
- The farm is on the A3124 just outside Winkleigh, and the what3words address ///monkeys.snowboard.fools takes you straight to it.
- Leave room in your plans for the festive market, where stallholders sell crafts, refreshments and festive food under the same roof as the grotto.
- Traders wanting a stall should email info@woolleyanimals.co.uk early to register interest, as only a limited number of stalls are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Christmas at Woolley Animals?
You can visit Santa in his Gingerbread Grotto inside a decorated festive barn, see the festive animals, enjoy Winter Wonderland snow themes and photo opportunities, and join in animal handling and feeding.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. The festive market has stallholders selling refreshments and festive food, as well as crafts.
Is it indoors or outdoors?
Everything festive is under one roof, including the grotto, the festive market and the winter displays.
How do I book a visit with Santa?
Santa slots are booked through the link on the farm's Christmas 2026 page.
How can I get a stall at the festive market?
A limited number of trader stalls are available. Email info@woolleyanimals.co.uk to register interest, and download the information sheet for market traders from the Christmas page.
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