Nutley Farm Christmas Lights & Reindeer Experience
Visitors follow an illuminated Christmas light trail filled with glowing tunnels, woodland displays, installations, and festive soundscapes. Guests can meet the resident Nutley reindeer, search for hidden figures along the elf trail, and enjoy children's funfair rides. The Christmas Courtyard features a giant illuminated tree, marshmallow toasting, and undercover seating in the festive marquee and barn bar.
What to Expect
Illuminated Dorset light trail featuring resident reindeer and festive courtyard gathering spaces.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Nutley Farm Events
Food & Drink
Options include pork burgers, hot dogs, jacket potatoes, loaded fries, nachos, crepes, waffles, toasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, sweets, alcoholic and soft drinks, and hot beverages, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The listed prices for the event dates are £0.00 to £15.00. Father Christmas’s Grotto requires additional tickets, and children’s funfair rides are payable separately; no prices for those extras are stated. One carer’s ticket is valid per order, address and name, subject to the stated documentation and confirmation requirements. – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Carer tickets are available with supporting documents emailed at least 7 days ahead, and you show a confirmation letter on arrival.
Tips & Advice
- Book early if you want a weekend or Christmas holiday date, because peak dates sell out every year and are already getting limited.
- Choose a midweek or off-peak night for a quieter, calmer evening, as those dates still have good availability.
- Book an early evening slot to catch the sunset over the farm, then walk the trail again once the lights are glowing.
- Bring extra money for the children's funfair rides, since they are paid for separately on the night.
- Carers should email their supporting documents at least 7 days before the visit, or they will have to pay full entry on the night.
Special Events & Promotions
- New lights, displays and surprises on the Christmas Light Trail this year.
- Pop-up live music on selected dates.
- Children's funfair rides, paid for separately on the night.
- Father Christmas's Grotto needs extra tickets and is sold out.
- New this year: transfer your ticket to another available date up to 72 hours before your visit, with optional booking insurance at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's on the Christmas Light Trail?
Thousands of lights, glowing tunnels, lit-up woodland scenes, walk-through installations and interactive displays, all with festive soundscapes. You can walk the trail again as many times as you like.
What food and drink is there?
Hot pork burgers, hot dogs, jacket potatoes, loaded fries and nachos, plus filled crepes and topped waffles. There's also Mother Christmas's Hot Chocolate Hut, a sweet shop and marshmallow toasting. The fully licensed bar serves alcohol, soft drinks and hot drinks, and there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Is there anywhere to sit under cover?
Yes. The Nutley Farm Arms is in the festive barn, and there's a large Christmas marquee in the Christmas Courtyard.
Is a visit to Father Christmas included?
No. Father Christmas's Grotto needs a separate ticket, and it has already sold out.
How do carer tickets work?
You get one carer ticket per order, address and name. Email your supporting documents at least 7 days before your visit, and show the confirmation letter you get back when you arrive. The award letter must state 1:1 care. Groups should book carer tickets by email.
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