Christmas at Crealy
The theme park transforms into a winter wonderland with rides, festive attractions, and an evening light trail around the lake featuring an illuminated light tunnel. Visitors can watch the Cinderella pantomime, enjoy the Christmas Sooty Show, sing along with Buddy and Blossom, and ride the Snowflake Express. Other activities include mailing letters at Santa's Post Office and watching Santa ride through the park in his farewell sleigh parade.
What to Expect
Devon theme park holiday event featuring a pantomime and illuminated light trail.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Christmas at Crealy day ticket from £18.00 online. Entry is free for Annual Pass Holders; no pre-booking is required for their entry. Santa Meet & Greet is an optional upgrade: from £14.00 online, or from £10.00 online for pass holders; pass holders receive a discounted rate, but the exact discounted price is not otherwise specified. Only children under 16 require a ticket for the Santa experience, and up to 2 adults may accompany each child. Annual Pass friends & family discount is not valid with Christmas at Crealy or Santa Meet & Greet tickets. All concession tickets are excluded. Christmas shows are included in the Christmas at Crealy ticket. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10am - 6pm on each listed event date.
Tips & Advice
- Book the Santa Meet & Greet early at the end of your checkout, because slots are limited and pre-booking is essential.
- Stay until the end of the day for Santa's Farewell, when he rides his sleigh through the park to wave goodbye.
- Annual Pass Holders can just turn up with a valid pass, but any Santa visit still has to be booked online in advance.
- Bring the children's letters along so they can post them to the North Pole at Santa's Post Office.
- Settle your date before buying, since tickets are non-refundable and can only be moved 24 hours ahead for a small charge, subject to availability.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the Cinderella family pantomime, included in your ticket with no pre-booking needed.
- New this year: the Snowflake Express, the Safari Express re-themed for Christmas.
- Santa Meet & Greet is a separately sold upgrade with a time slot and a free gift for every child.
- Annual Pass Holders get free entry without pre-booking and a discounted rate on the Santa Meet & Greet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we book a visit to Santa?
The Santa Meet & Greet is an upgrade you add at the end of your Christmas at Crealy checkout, where you also pick a time slot. Slots are limited. Only children under 16 need a Santa ticket, and up to 2 adults can go in with each child.
What gift do children get from Santa?
After sharing their wishes with Santa, children go to his Toy Shop to choose a present from top quality branded toys.
Do we need to pre-book the Cinderella pantomime?
No. Cinderella and the other Christmas shows are included in your Christmas at Crealy ticket, and you don't need to pre-book any of them.
What shows and attractions are included?
Buddy & Blossom's Christmas Singalong on the Piazza stage, the Christmas Sooty Show, Tik & Tok pop-up performances, the Cinderella pantomime, the Snowflake Express train, Santa's Post Office and Santa's Farewell end-of-day parade, along with the park's rides and attractions.
How does it work for Annual Pass Holders?
Entry is free and doesn't need pre-booking. Just bring your valid pass on the day. A Santa Meet & Greet must still be booked online in advance, at a discounted rate. The friends and family discount doesn't apply to Christmas at Crealy or Santa tickets.
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