The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park
Visitors can wander through a mile-long illuminated woodland trail complete with light installations, soundscapes, and outdoor playgrounds. Families can navigate a giant yew tree maze, glide around a covered ice rink, or take an enchanted elevator ride to meet Santa and Mrs Claus in their log cabin. The park also hosts a festive pantomime featuring sing-alongs, colourful characters, and magic tricks.
What to Expect
Winter light trail, snowflake maze, covered ice skating, and Santa's grotto.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Stockeld Park
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate is available along the Winter Illuminations trail, and visitors can watch the covered rink from the Woodland Cafe.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Magical and family-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Gold Christmas Tickets: child tickets from £42.50 per person; adult tickets from £32.50 per person. Silver Christmas Tickets: child tickets from £31.00 per person; adult tickets from £21.00 per person. Illuminations, Forest & Maze Package: tickets from £18.50 per person. – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Assistance dogs are permitted in the adventure park, though other dogs are not allowed.
- Pets: Dogs are not allowed at the adventure park, except assistance dogs.
Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weekday for a quieter day with fewer crowds, and look at the Tinsel Tots or Illuminations Midweek Meal Deal tickets to save money.
- Book Gold if you want the panto, but note it runs on weekends until 13 December, then daily from 18 to 24 December.
- The woodland lights come on at dusk, so plan your trail walk for then and wrap up warmly for a mile on foot outdoors.
- Join the Stockeld Park newsletter to get subscriber discounts and early access to ticket launches, 24 hours before general sale.
- If you can't make it before Christmas Eve, the Winter Illuminations, ice skating and park activities stay open until 3 January 2027.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa's Arrival Weekend: wave as Santa and Mrs Claus tour the park in a unicorn-drawn carriage (21 and 22 November).
- Tinsel Tots: a weekday deal for pre-schoolers, Monday to Friday from 1 to 18 December. Pick one activity, with a second activity or Santa's Grotto at extra cost.
- Illuminations Mid-Week Meal Deal, Monday to Thursday until 10 December: a meal plus ice skating, a Playhive session or a train ride. Santa's Grotto can be added.
- New this year: an Off-Peak Christmas Membership with unlimited visits on selected dates. It covers the Illuminations, ice skating, the Enchanted Forest, the Snowflake Maze and a Playhive slot.
- Ice skating and Playhive can be added to Christmas tickets for an extra fee.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring kids to enjoy Christmas at Stockeld?
No. The Winter Illuminations and ice skating work well for a festive date night or a Christmas get-together with friends.
What's the difference between Gold, Silver and Illuminations tickets?
Gold covers the Christmas Theatre Show, Santa's Grotto, the Winter Illuminations, six outdoor playgrounds and the Snowflake Maze. Silver covers the same but not the theatre show. Illuminations tickets cover the Winter Illuminations in the Enchanted Forest and Snowflake Maze, plus the six outdoor playgrounds.
What's the Christmas show this year?
It's the panto 'Jack and the Beanstalk', produced by Talegate theatre. Expect sing-along music, magic tricks and colourful characters, and plenty of shouting "He's behind you!" It's included with Gold tickets.
Will we share our Santa visit with other families?
No. Each booking is one family meeting Santa at a time, and group visits only happen if you specifically ask for one. You go through the North Pole village and the enchanted elevator, then Mrs Claus greets you before you meet Santa.
Where can we get food and drinks?
There are hot chocolate stops along the mile-long light trail. You can watch the skaters from the Woodland Cafe, and the Playhive Pizzeria is open too.
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