Christmas at Bluebells 2026
Climb aboard the Candycane Express tractor ride through the farm to meet Santa in his woodland cabin for a personalised visit. Children can create a cuddly reindeer at the Christmas Cuddle Company, watch a toy arrive down a chimney at the Toy Emporium, and mix reindeer food to take home. The festive day also features real reindeer, letter writing at Santa's Post Office, interactive elf shows, and animal petting sessions.
What to Expect
Tractor ride to a woodland cabin for a personalised Santa visit.
Event Details
Duration
The visit to Santa takes approximately 45 minutes; guests can enjoy the rest of the Christmas activities around the farm at their leisure.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Bluebells Dairy
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate made with milk from the farm’s cows is served at the cosy Alpine Bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Magical, festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Under 1s go free, but their ticket does not include a toy, bear or hot chocolate. Select an “under 1” ticket when booking. Book a child ticket if you want a present and Create-a-bear for an under-1. Animal petting sessions are included in the ticket. – Get tickets
- Hours: Arrive anytime from 8:30 am; the booked timeslot is the start time for the visit to Santa. The farm is open from 8.30am and closes at 7pm.
- Accessibility: One standard wheelchair can be accommodated per tractor ride, but the event is not suitable for mobility scooters or motorised wheelchairs.
- Pets: No dogs are allowed in the experience except guide dogs.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before your Santa slot to check in, because late arrivals can't move to another slot and may miss part of the experience.
- Pre-book your tickets, as the event usually sells out and only leftover timeslots, if any, go on sale on the day.
- Dress for a winter day on a farm, since the Christmas event now lasts all day and you can explore the farm outside.
- Bring a baby carrier for children under 1, because pushchairs aren't allowed on the tractor ride or in Santa's cabins.
- You can edit your child's Good List details until 7 days before your visit, so you don't have to finish them when booking.
Special Events & Promotions
- Reduced-capacity SEN sessions with a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere run on 8 and 29 November and have their own tickets.
- New for 2026: the Candycane Express tractor ride and Santa's woodland cabin, where Santa knows each child's name.
- New for 2026: the Christmas Cuddle Company, where children make a cuddly reindeer to take home.
- Lichen for feeding the real reindeer, Sven and Oaken, is available to buy during your visit.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new for 2026?
There's a brand-new Candycane Express tractor ride through the farm to Santa's new woodland cabin, where Santa knows each child's name and why they're on his Good List. The Christmas Cuddle Company is also new; children make their own cuddly reindeer to take home.
How long does the Santa visit take?
About 45 minutes, covering the tractor ride, Santa's cabin and the Toy Emporium. Afterwards you're free to enjoy the rest of the Christmas activities around the farm at your own pace.
Do babies under 1 need a ticket?
Under-1s go free, but select the under-1 ticket when booking. That ticket doesn't include a toy, bear or hot chocolate, so book a child ticket if you want those.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The whole event is undercover and heated, so it goes ahead in wet and windy weather. It's cancelled only if conditions are unsafe, and then the farm will try to move you to another day. Some areas of the farm may close in bad weather.
Can we see Santa with friends?
Yes, as long as you book the same timeslot. If your slots are different, your Santa visits are separate, but you can still do the rest of the activities together.
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