Havering Christmas Land
Visitors explore an outdoor lights walkway in the Secret Garden featuring thousands of sparkling lights, decorated festive scenes, and numerous photo opportunities. The historic Harrow Lodge House is illuminated for the occasion, and nightly refreshments include mulled wine, German beer, and food. Families can also book a separate visit to Santa's Grotto to meet Santa and receive a wrapped gift.
What to Expect
Magical charity lights trail and illuminated house in Harrow Lodge Park.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Havering Mind
Food & Drink
Food and refreshments are served nightly, and the beverage hut sells mulled wine, German beer and soft drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Walkway entry from £5.50 per person; babies under 2 go free; no concessions. – Get tickets
- Parking: There is a free public carpark next to Christmas Land, but it may fill quickly; it has some disabled parking. Visitors are asked to use public transport if possible and to enter the park from Hornchurch Road, not Abbs Cross Lane or Upper Rainham Road.
- Accessibility: Christmas Land is wheelchair and buggy friendly, with disabled parking available in the adjacent public car park.
- Pets: Dogs are not allowed in the Garden Walk Way and Grotto, except assistance dogs and on the 2 dog friendly nights. The page also says dogs or other animals are not permitted inside the Garden Walk Way except assistance dogs.
Tips & Advice
- Book your walkway tickets in advance, as the organisers strongly advise it, and remember tickets are non-refundable unless the attraction is cancelled.
- Use the Hornchurch Road entrance, because the Abbs Cross Lane and Upper Rainham Road entrances mean walking through a very dark park.
- Come by public transport if you can, since the free car park next to Christmas Land can fill up quickly.
- Buy a grotto ticket for every child, babies included, and note that no more than six people can be in the grotto at once.
- Have your whole group arrive at the gate together at your booked arrival time, as entry is staggered to keep queues down.
Special Events & Promotions
- SEN-friendly session on 7 December, with fewer people booked in and quieter music.
- SEN-friendly Santa's Grotto on 7 December.
- Two dog-friendly nights during the run.
- Santa's Grotto visits are a separate ticket and include a wrapped gift for each child.
- Christmas Jackpot Lottery tickets are on sale, and Santa draws the winner on Christmas Eve.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa's Grotto included with walkway entry?
No, the grotto is booked separately. Each child gets a wrapped Christmas gift for their age group, and you can take your own photos.
Where is the grotto?
It isn't inside the Garden Walk. It has its own queue, which is clearly signposted.
Can I bring my dog?
Only assistance dogs are allowed, except on the two dog-friendly nights.
What's there to eat and drink?
Food and refreshments are served nightly. The Beverage Hut sells mulled wine, German beer and soft drinks. Outside alcohol isn't allowed, and Challenge 25 applies.
Are there toilets?
Yes, there's a toilet on site, and a baby changing area is available on request. Don't use the leisure centre next door unless you're a member.
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