Experience Christmas at Kent Life
Families embark on a festive day out featuring a visit to Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto, where children choose a gift from the toy shop. Visitors can ride The Jingle Express, watch a live seasonal show, decorate gingerbread at the Pavilion, and visit the friendly farmyard animals. Adults receive a complimentary mince pie alongside a mulled wine or non-alcoholic alternative.
What to Expect
Visit Father Christmas with toy shop gifts and all-day farm access.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Sandling
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Planning Solutions Ltd
Food & Drink
Dotty’s Tea Room offers lunch or snacks, and adults receive a complimentary mince pie with mulled wine or a non-alcoholic alternative.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 28 and 29 November: adults £13.56; children 1–15 years £18.36; under 1 year £9.60; family (2 adults and 2 children) £62.40. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December: adults £15.45 member-discounted / £16.95 non-member; children 1–15 years £21.05 member-discounted / £22.95 non-member; under 1 year £11.00 member-discounted / £12.00 non-member; family (2 adults and 2 children) £71.10 member-discounted / £78.00 non-member. All ticket prices include all-day access to Kent Life. Members’ discounts are claimed with a membership card number in the promocode box at checkout; they cannot be used with other promotions or discounts, and cannot be used on 28 or 29 November because those dates already have a 20% discount. Disabled children pay the full child price and may bring a carer free. Small additional charges apply to building a Be My Bear teddy bear, feeding the animals and making reindeer food. – Get tickets
- Hours: Open daily 9:30am–5:30pm; 24 December 9:30am–3:00pm.
- Accessibility: Disabled children pay the full child price and can bring a carer free. Carer tickets don't need to be booked in advance.
Tips & Advice
- Book early, because a date that no longer shows on the booking system has sold out.
- Arrive early to enjoy the show, the train and the animals before your grotto slot, then be at the grotto entrance at least 15 minutes beforehand.
- Bring a little extra money for the Be My Bear teddy, animal feed and reindeer food, because these carry small additional charges.
- Choose your date and slot carefully, because bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable and time slots cannot be changed once booked.
- Members should enter their card number in the promocode box at checkout, but the discount won't work on 28 and 29 November.
Special Events & Promotions
- 28 and 29 November tickets are already 20% off for everyone
- Members' discount on December dates, claimed with your card number at checkout
- Extra-charge add-ons: build a Be My Bear teddy, feed the animals, or make reindeer food to take home
- Shorter opening hours on Christmas Eve
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a Christmas ticket?
Your ticket includes: - a visit to Father Christmas in his grotto, where children choose a gift from the toy shop - a live show - a ride on The Jingle Express - gingerbread decorating at the Pavilion - the farmyard animals - a free mulled wine or non-alcoholic alternative with a mince pie for adults - all-day access to Kent Life
What costs extra?
Building a Be My Bear teddy, feeding the animals and making reindeer food each have a small extra charge.
Where can we get lunch?
Dotty's Tea Room serves lunch and snacks.
Can we arrive before our grotto time?
Yes. Your booked time is your grotto slot, and you're welcome to arrive earlier for the other activities. Just be at the grotto entrance at least 15 minutes before your slot.
How do member discounts work?
Enter your membership card number in the promocode box at checkout. The member discount can't be combined with other offers and doesn't apply on 28 and 29 November, which are already 20% off.
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