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Christmas on the Farm

Children can enjoy a personalised meeting with Father Christmas in his grotto followed by selecting a toy from the Present Room. Little ones can build a cuddly friend at the Teddy Bear Workshop and ice sweet treats in the Gingerbread Kitchen. The event also features meet-the-animals experiences, indoor and outdoor play barns, and firepits for marshmallow toasting.

What to Expect

Personalised Santa visits, teddy bear building, and gingerbread decorating on the farm.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

Cotswold Farm Park Limited

Food & Drink

The Ox Shed serves a festive menu with hot chocolate and Christmas treats, plus smaller plates for children; marshmallows can be toasted around the firepits.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children, toddlers and babies

Vibe

Festive and hands-on

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Farm Park access and activities included with the ticket are available from 9:30am; choose a grotto time slot.
  • Accessibility: The venue strives to provide an inclusive experience with good access throughout the park.

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive at the Farm Park at least 15 minutes before your grotto slot, though you can do the other activities any time during the day.
  • If you're bringing toddlers, choose a weekday date rather than a weekend for gentler crowd levels during your visit.
  • Buy a Christmas Experience ticket for every child taking part, then add tickets for the adults with them on the next booking page.
  • Head for the indoor Animal and Discovery Barns and Activity Barn if it's wet, and expect fewer animals out in the fields in winter.
  • Stay into the evening to toast marshmallows and make s'mores around the fire pits, after bouncing on the bouncy pillows during the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the Christmas Experience best for?

It suits all children but is designed mainly for younger ones, toddlers and babies. The baby ticket includes a personalised meeting with Father Christmas and a choice of gift from the toy shop.

What does a child's ticket include?

Each child gets a personalised visit to Father Christmas, a gift from the Present Room, the Teddy Bear Workshop and the Gingerbread Kitchen. Ticket holders also get into the Farm Park and can use the included activities all day.

Is the rest of the Farm Park open?

Yes, the whole Farm Park is open. In winter, though, not all the animals are out in the fields.

What is there to do indoors?

The Animal and Discovery Barns and the indoor Activity Barn are open. There are both indoor and outdoor play areas, so the day works rain or shine.

Where can we get food?

The Ox Shed restaurant serves festive treats and smaller plates for children. There's also hot chocolate, and marshmallows and s'mores at the fire pits. The gingerbread in the Gingerbread Kitchen is baked fresh and allergen friendly.

Tags

Santa visitsfamily friendlychildrens activitiesinteractive displaysfestive foodholiday seasonseasonal activitiescommunity celebrationmeet the animals

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team