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Visit Santa on the Nature Reserve

Children meet Santa on the nature reserve and receive an eco-friendly Christmas gift. While waiting for their scheduled time slot, visitors can participate in wildlife- and holiday-themed eco-friendly crafts and activities held outdoors on the reserve and inside classrooms by the woodstove. Parents are permitted to take photos of their children with Santa.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Ages

3-11

Going?

Location

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre · Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot, OX14 4TE Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children aged 3 to 11

Vibe

Festive and nature-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book ahead because places are limited and booking is essential.
  • Bring an adult to accompany every child, as children cannot attend on their own.
  • Dress for outdoor activities as well as indoor crafts, since some activities take place on the reserve.
  • Keep children’s paid tickets in mind: only children with paid tickets receive a gift from Santa.
  • Do not attend if you or your child are unwell or testing positive for an infectious illness.

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  • Younger siblings can attend at no additional cost, but only children with paid tickets receive a gift from Santa.

Links & Contact

Run by The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages is the event aimed at?

It is aimed at children aged 3–11. Younger siblings may attend too, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Do children need to book, and are places limited?

Booking is essential because places are limited.

What can children do while waiting to see Santa?

They can take part in Christmas- and wildlife-themed eco-friendly crafts and activities, both outdoors and in the classrooms.

Does every child receive a gift, and can families take photos?

Each child with a paid ticket receives an eco-friendly Christmas gift. Parents are welcome to take photos of their child with Santa.

Can visitors get there by public transport?

Regular buses serving Milton Park connect with Didcot Parkway railway station, and the stop is a few minutes’ walk from the centre.

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