When are the festivities?
Our Christmas event at Paultons takes place on selected open dates during December 2026 - 3rd January 2027.
Where is the Christmas event?
The Celebration of Christmas event takes place at Paultons Park on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire.
See Peppa Pig World decorated for Christmas and meet Peppa and George in their festive outfits!
Festive Family Fun
- Santa’s Storytime (Until 24th Dec).
- Magical Illuminations around the Park
- Meet Frosty the Snowman and enjoy a flurry of Snowflakes (Until 3rd Jan).
Beautiful Decorations
See the Park decorated for the holiday season from 27th December - 3rd January (excluding New Year's Day).
Plus Meet Frosty the Snowman and enjoy a flurry of Snowflakes at the Show Stage. Check the Park App for Show Times.
Our Show Stage features an undercover seating area, so you can snuggle up with the kids and enjoy the action. No pre-booking required for the Show and it is included in Park tickets.
Amazing Rides
Tornado Springs will be open for Christmas along with rides in Lost Kingdom and Critter Creek! Our new ride Ghostly Manor will also be open.
View our Christmas Park Map to see the selection of rides and attractions that will be open for Christmas.
Food, drinks & gifts
Festive Food
Christmas Shopping
Ticket Availability:
Dates coming soon!
What rides are open during the Christmas at Paultons event?
A large number of rides will be open during the Christmas at Paultons event, a selected number of rides will be closed for winter maintenance during December:
| Rides open during Christmas at Paultons | Rides closed during Christmas at Paultons |
|---|---|
| Farmyard Flyer | The Edge |
| Storm Chaser | The Cobra |
| Cyclonator | Digger Ride |
| Al’s Auto Academy | Seal Falls |
| Windmill Towers | Splash Lagoon |
| Buffalo Falls | Muddy Puddles |
| Trekking Tractors | Water Kingdom |
| Rio Grande Train Ride | |
| Peppa’s Big Balloon Ride | |
| Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club | |
| George’s Dinosaur Adventure | |
| Grandpa Pig’s Little Train | |
| Daddy Pig’s Car Ride | |
| The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride | |
| Windy Castle Ride | |
| Miss Rabbit’s Helicopter Flight | |
| Grandpa Pig’s Boat Trip | |
| The Flight of the Pterosaur | |
| Velociraptor | |
| Boulder Dash | |
| The Dinosaur Tour Co. | |
| Dino Chase | |
| Cat-O-Pillar Coaster | |
| Professor Blast’s Expedition Express Ride | |
| The Victorian Carousel Ride | |
| Pirate Ship | |
| The Tea Cup Ride | |
| Viking Boats | |
| Kontiki | |
| The Sky Swinger | |
| Ghostly Manor |
How do I book a visit to Santa’s Grotto?
To make a booking to see Santa, simply head over to our ticket page and book a valid December date, then add the Grotto at the 'Any Extra's' step. If you already have an Annual Pass or Official Short Break for December, you can add the Santa's Grotto experience separately.
Please note that bookings must be made prior to the day of visit and we would advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
What are the opening times for Christmas at Paultons Park?
Paultons Park opens at 10.00am and rides close at 4:30pm during December. Please see our Opening Times for further details.
Can I book a Christmas Short break at Paultons Park Theme Park?
Yes, you can! Head over to our Paultons Breaks site and book your short break at Paultons Park this festive season! All official breaks include:
· Entry to all our theme parks, plus your 2nd park day FREE
· An overnight stay at a family-friendly hotel near to Paultons Park
· A delicious breakfast to set you up for your 2nd day of Christmas fun at Paultons Park
Can I see Santa during Christmas at Paultons with my admission ticket?
Yes! Santa can be seen on stage this December as part of the Christmas Wish and Santa's Storytime live stage shows until 24th December. This is included in your admission ticket.
You can also book to meet Santa in his magical grotto in selected December dates. An additional charge applies. Must be pre-booked at the 'Extra's' step of the checkout process when purchasing tickets, or separately if you already have tickets here.
Where can I find a Christmas theme park near me?
Join us at Paultons Park for festive fun this December! Come and see Peppa Pig World transformed into a winter wonderland or experience Christmas with a wild west twist at Tornado Springs! Join is at Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, The New Forest, Hampshire, SO51 6AL.