Christmas at Alderford
Visitors can glide across a real ice rink, meet real reindeer, and toast marshmallows around lakeside fire pits. The event also features a sub-zero Woodland Ice Bar filled with hand-carved ice sculptures, as well as boat trips to visit Santa. Seasonal food stalls, hot chocolate, and mulled wine are available to keep guests warm.
What to Expect
Lakeside festivities featuring a real ice rink, ice bar, and reindeer.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Alderford
Food & Drink
Seasonal food stalls, hot chocolate and mulled wine are available; the Ice Bar visit includes a shot served in an ice glass and a warming glass of mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and festive groups
Vibe
Festive and lakeside
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Children under 10 can visit for free. The page gives no other ticket prices; it directs visitors to the booking platform for product details and prices. – Get tickets
- Parking: Free parking for 3 hours; all-day parking is £5.
Tips & Advice
- Wrap up warm before you go into the Woodland Ice Bar, because it can drop to -12°C and almost everything inside is made of ice.
- Book the Santa Island Experience, skating and Ice Bar online ahead of time, because places for selected Christmas experiences need to be booked to be secured.
- Stay on after your booked experience to toast marshmallows at the fire pits, meet the real reindeer and get a hot chocolate or mulled wine.
- Parking is only free for three hours, so pay for all-day parking if you plan to combine skating, Santa and the Ice Bar.
- Bring the younger ones along, because children under 10 can visit for free.
Special Events & Promotions
- Special themed skating sessions on the real ice rink.
- Festive nights out with the Woodland Ice Bar and a Drive-In Cinema.
- The Woodland Ice Bar is booked separately and includes a shot from the ice luge plus a glass of mulled wine.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I book for Christmas at Alderford?
You can book the Santa Island Experience, where you sail to meet Santa. You can also book the real ice rink, the Woodland Ice Bar or one of the special themed skating sessions.
Is it only for families?
No. Families are a big part of it, but there are also festive nights out, group visits, and food and drink for mixed groups.
What is the Woodland Ice Bar like?
It's hidden in the woodland and can drop to -12°C. Almost everything inside is made of ice, including hand-carved sculptures. Your visit includes a shot in an ice glass poured through the ice luge, followed by a glass of mulled wine.
What else is there besides my booked experience?
You can toast marshmallows around the fire pits and meet the real reindeer. There are also seasonal food stalls, hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Where can I park?
Parking is on site. It's free for the first three hours, and all-day parking is paid.
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