Christmas Eve
Only on: 24th December 2026
🎄✨ Join Us for a Magical Christmas Eve Celebration! 🎅🌟
Get ready to spread Christmas cheer as we wave off Santa and his crew! Tickets for this merry event fly off the shelves, so book ahead to secure your spot for a day filled with festive fun! Scroll down for more!
From morning until dusk, the park buzzes with excitement as we prepare to bid Santa farewell on his global journey! Don't miss your chance to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their jolly elves – it's a day packed with unforgettable memories!
Park hours: 10:30 am to 4:15 pm, with the highlight being Santa’s Send-Off at 4:15 pm — a heartwarming moment you won’t want to miss! The park closes shortly after the Send-Off. Scroll down for more details!
🎅🎁 Twinlakes Winter Wonderland – Christmas Eve Family Day Out in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire 🎄✨
As dusk falls, join us for a heartwarming moment as we wave off Santa, accompanied by his friends and a delightful elf-sized fireworks display that lights up the winter sky! Capture the magic with a special family photo.Santa’s Grotto – The Best in the Midlands Experience the magic of Santa’s Grotto at Twinlakes, voted one of the best Christmas Grottos in the Midlands! Embark on a journey through animated scenes, cheerful elves, Santa’s signing badger, and a real sleigh ride that takes you to Santa’s cozy log cabin. Glide through twinkling forests, snowy North Pole scenes, and festive lights — the ultimate Christmas family adventure. Meet Santa by the crackling fire as he listens to your child’s wishes. With our golden ticket system, every child receives a special gift to take home. Whether it’s your first visit or a festive tradition, this is a must-do Christmas family experience in Leicestershire.
Important Grotto & Park Timings
Last entry to see Santa: 3:30pm
Rides close: 4:10pm
Santa Send-Off & Fireworks: 4:15pm
Park closes: After Santa’s Send-Off
Don’t forget to visit the Elves’ Workshop before the Santa Send-Off to pick your own gift!
Festive Family Activities
Meet Rudy, our Christmas reindeer
Decorate gingerbread* to take home (small charge applies)
Take part in the Snowman Hunt
Enjoy rides, sparkling lights, and festive fun
Capture magical family moments with photos
Tickets & Booking Information All visitors must pre-book a Twinlakes Christmas Eve day ticket to enter the park. If you want to visit Santa’s Grotto, you can add a Grotto ticket to your day ticket. Only children need a Grotto ticket — adults accompanying children enter for free. Your Grotto ticket includes:
Access to Santa’s Grotto
The sleigh ride through the winter scenes
The golden ticket gift experience
Annual pass holders pay just £5 per person on Christmas Eve — a 70% saving from the standard £16.50 ticket! Pre-booking is required to secure your place. Capture the memories with photos in the Grotto with Santa – available on the day (small charge applies). Twinlakes offers the ultimate family Christmas day out in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, combining magical festive experiences with fun rides, seasonal entertainment, and memorable family moments. Celebrate with us and enjoy the heartwarming Santa Send-Off and elf-sized fireworks display, creating memories that last a lifetime! Book your tickets online now to secure your place at Twinlakes this Christmas Eve and give your family a truly magical festive experience!
