Adventure Island Christmas Wonderland
Children visit Father Christmas in a cozy cottage within the festive village and receive a voucher to pick out a gift in the toy store. Guests can enjoy festive activities including reindeer food making, letter writing, colouring, and appearances by Mother Christmas, the elves, and the Grinch for games and storytime. Admission also includes access to Funtopia indoor amusement park rides, The Polar Express Christmas Sleigh ride, and a multi-storey soft play area.
What to Expect
Visit Father Christmas, ride Funtopia attractions, and explore a magical toy store.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Southend seafront
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Stockvale Ltd.
Food & Drink
Children’s passports include a free hot chocolate or berry juice, and adults can have mulled wine; meal vouchers for Sands by the Sea or Feelgoods Diner are available when purchased alongside a full-paying adult.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Christmas Entry with one free accompanying adult: £40; Annual Pass Holders: £20; Annual Pass Holders’ Friends and Family: £32. Extra Adult: £10; Annual Pass Holders: £5; Friends and Family: £5. Photo in Magnet, Keyring, Folder or Snow Flake: £10; Annual Pass Holders: £8; Friends and Family: £8. The 3-for-2 photo option costs £20; Annual Pass Holders: £16; Friends and Family: £16. Photo in Snow Block: £15; Annual Pass Holders: £12; Friends and Family: £12. On the opening weekend, Wonderland admission is 50% off for all guests; Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure Annual Pass holders receive an additional 50% off their already discounted price. Babies under 6 months can visit Father Christmas free with a paying family, but do not receive a passport with vouchers. – Get tickets
- Hours: Opens from 10am; closing times are announced on the day.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at the Adventure Inside cashier desk 30 minutes before your slot to redeem your booking and collect your wristband and passport before heading to the departure lounge.
- If you miss your booked time you have to rearrange it with customer services, so leave enough travel time to get to the seafront.
- Each passport voucher has its own expiry date and can't be used after it, so plan when you'll use the golf, Sealife and meal vouchers.
- If every time slot shows as sold out when you book, check your basket, select remove all and try again, because a slot in your basket can hide the others.
- The free children's meal voucher for Sands by the Sea and Feelgoods Diner only works when bought with a full-paying adult meal, so plan to eat together.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening weekend: Wonderland admission is 50% off for all guests.
- Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure Annual Pass holders get half price on every Wonderland day, plus an extra 50% off that price on opening weekend.
- Photos with Father Christmas cost extra and come as a magnet, keyring, folder, snowflake or snow block, with a 3-for-2 option.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a child's Wonderland ticket include?
Each child's ticket includes one free accompanying adult and an Adventure Wonderland passport. The passport has vouchers for a free round of Adventure Golf, free Sealife Adventure entry for the child and one adult, and free games at Funtopia Arcade. It also covers access to all Funtopia rides, The Polar Express Christmas Sleigh ride and the soft play, plus a free hot chocolate or berry juice (mulled wine for adults).
What gift will my child get from Father Christmas?
Each child's passport includes a toy voucher. Children swap it at Father Christmas' Toy Store for a toy of their choice, from teddy bears to games.
Are the outdoor rides open on Wonderland days?
No. Only the Funtopia indoor rides, the 6-storey soft play and The Polar Express Christmas Sleigh ride are open. Height restrictions apply on rides, and the soft play is for children aged 10 and under.
Does my baby need a ticket to meet Father Christmas?
Babies under 6 months visit Father Christmas free with a paying family. They don't get a passport with vouchers.
Can we turn up without booking?
There are a limited number of walk-in slots each day, so arrive early to improve your chances of getting one.
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