Christmas with the Clauses

21st Nov 2026 - 24th Dec 2026

Christmas magic needs you!

An all-new live Christmas adventure at Fairytale Farm, complete with personal visit to Father Christmas in his grotto.

Selected dates from 21 November to 24 December 2026

✨BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE✨

This Christmas, you will not simply watch the story – you will become part of it.

Step through the doors of Christmas HQ and join Santa, Mrs Claus and a cast of mischievous festive characters in Christmas with the Clauses, a brand-new interactive adventure created by Fairytale Farm with TaleGate Theatre Productions.

The Cheer-O-Meter is running low, the reindeer food is not ready and Santa’s sleigh cannot leave without your help. Can your family sing, wish, make and play its way through Christmas HQ and create enough cheer for Christmas Eve?

Your journey also includes a warm, personal visit with Santa, a special gift for every child with a gift ticket, sparkling illuminations, festive activities, the Journey to Alice’s Wonderland ride and admission to Fairytale Farm.

One ticket. A complete Christmas adventure. Memories to treasure long after the decorations come down.

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Not just a Santa visit – a story your family helps to tell

Follow your elf guide through a sequence of live, interactive scenes in which every member of the family has a part to play.

Begin your journey through Christmas Fairytale

Collect your Christmas Passport at Elf Check-In before discovering the Dancing Penguins, peeping into the Toymaker’s Cabin and seeing Santa’s glistening sleigh.

Meet Santa in his cosy grotto

Travel through the Snowy Forest for a personal visit with Santa, just for your family. There is time to share Christmas wishes and capture that special festive moment together.

Story Time with Gingerbread Man

Help the Gingerbread Man with his Christmas story and bring the characters to life!

Fill the Clauses’ Parlour with wishes

Meet Christmas Cheer Elfs, add your family’s wish to Santa’s tree and put the Cheer-O-Meter to the test. Will it be enough to power Christmas?

Help Mrs Claus in her kitchen

Mrs Claus has forgotten the reindeer-food recipe – and without it, the reindeer will never fly. Help her mix a great big batch, then take your own reindeer food home for Christmas Eve.

Join the Reindeer Games

Make friends with Santa’s playful reindeer and tackle a lively series of reindeer challenges. Cheer each other on and see whether your family can finally send the Cheer-O-Meter soaring.

Even more Christmas magic around the farm

Your ticket includes the complete Christmas Fairytale experience:

• Fairytale Farm’s dazzling Christmas illuminations and new displays for 2026;
• Festive Mouse Town and the Christmas Gingerbread Adventure;
• Jolly’s Elf Post Sorting Station – write to Santa, learn Elf Etiquette and earn a Trainee Elf certificate;
• the Clauses’ Christmas Countdown Riddle Trail and an I’ve Been Elfed award;
• Fairy Dell sparkling beneath a canopy of lights;
• the glowing festive Dino Dig;
• friendly animal encounters and Christmas stocking fun;
• a festive journey aboard the Journey to Alice’s Wonderland ride;
• admission to Fairytale Farm and its family attractions.

Warm up with mulled wine, hot drinks, mince pies and seasonal treats available to purchase during your visit.

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Santa’s Sensory Sessions

We want as many families as possible to share the Christmas magic. Our dedicated Santa’s Sensory Sessions are created especially for families with children and young people with SEND, offering a quieter and more relaxed way to enjoy the complete Christmas with the Clauses experience. The experience is the same as the main Christmas with the Clauses, but taken at a slower, quieter pace.

Santa’s Sensory Day

Wednesday 16 December, 10am-5pm

Santa’s Sensory Evenings

5pm-6pm on Saturday 28 November, Sunday 29 November, Friday 11 December and Friday 18 December

These sessions are reserved for SEND visitors and their accompanying families. Free carer admission continues to apply.

✨BOOK A SENSORY SESSION✨

A detailed guide to the sensory adjustments and accessibility arrangements will be published before the event.

Dates and opening times

Date	General event hours	Sensory session
Sat 21-Sun 22 November	10am-5pm	–
Sat 28-Sun 29 November	10am-5pm	5pm-6pm both days
Sat 5-Sun 6 December	9am-7pm	–
Thu 10 December	10am-5pm	–
Fri 11 December	10am-5pm	5pm-6pm
Sat 12-Sun 13 December	9am-7pm	–
Wed 16 December	–	Sensory Day, 10am-5pm
Thu 17 December	10am-5pm	–
Fri 18 December	10am-5pm	5pm-6pm
Sat 19-Wed 23 December	9am-7pm	–
Thu 24 December	9am-5pm	–

Tickets

One ticket includes Fairytale Farm admission, the complete Christmas with the Clauses live journey, your Santa visit, Christmas activities, illuminations and the Journey to Alice’s Wonderland ride.

Ticket	Price
Child Christmas Adventure – special gift included	£25.99
Adult, senior or older child – no gift	£18.99
Under 2 Christmas Adventure – special gift included	£12.99
Under 2 – no gift	Free
Registered carer	Free

Typical family price: two adults and two children, £89.96.

Tickets are available online only. The live journey has limited capacity, so early booking is strongly recommended for the best choice of dates and times.

✨CHOOSE YOUR DATE AND BOOK✨

Important information

• The time printed on your ticket is when you check in at Elf Check-In and begin the Christmas journey.
• You may arrive at Fairytale Farm earlier and stay for the rest of the day, subject to the published opening time.
• We recommend arriving before 4pm if you would like to see the animal area in daylight.
• Jolly’s Elf Post Sorting Station closes at 6pm on late-night opening dates.
• Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Much of Fairytale Farm is outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
• Under-2 tickets, including free no-gift tickets, must be booked so that we can manage capacity.

Schools and group visits

Give your class a festive adventure filled with storytelling, participation and Christmas discovery. Special rates are available for schools and organised children’s groups on selected dates.

Email schools@fairytalefarm.co.uk for availability and prices.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same event as last year?

No. Christmas Fairytale has been completely reimagined for 2026. For the first time, Fairytale Farm has partnered with TaleGate Theatre Productions to create a live, actor-led adventure in which families move through interactive scenes and help the story unfold.

Is the Santa visit private?

Yes. Your meeting with Santa is for your booked family group, giving you time to share wishes and take photographs.

Does every child receive a present?

Every child booked on a ticket that includes a gift will choose a special present from the Elf Village Shop. A free no-gift ticket is available for children under two.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes admission to Fairytale Farm, the Christmas with the Clauses live journey, a personal Santa visit, Christmas activities, illuminations and the Journey to Alice’s Wonderland ride. Food, drink and retail purchases are additional.

How long should we allow?

Please allow 3 hours for the complete visit. Your booked time applies to the start of the Christmas journey; you may arrive earlier to enjoy the farm.

Are annual passes valid?

We have special discounted prices for Annual Pass holders. Please click on the booking link and select the Member prices. You will need to show your pass on arrival.

What happens in poor weather?

The event includes both indoor and outdoor elements and normally operates in winter weather. Please dress warmly and check Fairytale Farm’s terms and conditions when booking.