Santa's Winter Woodland 2025

Experience the true magic of Christmas at this immersive event!

Welcome!

Your Peace of Mind

Our new format for 2022 is fully Covid-safe, giving you and your family a real Christmas treat to enjoy. You’ll start indoors for some socially-distanced activities with our Teacher Elf, then move around our outdoor Woodland Realm at your own pace as a family.

Santa will return to West Boldon Lodge again in 2025 with an exciting experience for schools. Children can train as Elf Helpers in Santa’s Winter Woodland, for families at weekends through December.

Under 5’s can enjoy our Enchanted Forest Playschool, including a visit with Santa, during weekdays in mid-December. School pupils can experience the true magic of Christmas, including a class visit to Santa, during early December.

Pre-Booking Essential

Over 85% of tickets have now been sold!

Pre-booking is essential. All adults and participating children need tickets.

Personalisation

Upon booking we ask for some information so that your visit with Santa can be personalised and extra magical.

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Enchanted Forest Playschool

Your under 5’s will love taking their time to explore and play in our real enchanted forest! With an hour to follow their interests, there’s plenty of time to dress a snowman, play on Santa’s Woodland Express, or simply enjoy a hot chocolate around the campfire.

Everyone can meet Santa too, who has a present for all the children on his Nice list!

For schools

School Christmas trips

Make your class’ Christmas celebrations unforgettable with a visit to Santa’s Winter Woodland this December.

Your pupils will love exploring, working together, and celebrating the joys of Christmas in our Enchanted Woodland, before warming up with hot chocolate in the elves’ workshop, finishing with a story from Santa and chance for every child to speak with him before receiving gifts.

What former Elf School Graduates say

"When Santa told my daughter that he knew what she wanted for Christmas the look and amazement on her face will stay with me forever!"

Elf School Graduate Liz, 2020 Elf School graduate

"An amazing family experience; Covid-safe but with the same amount of Christmas magic!"

Elf School Graduate Ashleigh, 2020 Elf School graduate

"Love the fact nature was part of Christmas. Everything was well thought out and very festive! Can't wait for next year!!"

Enchanted Forest Playchooler Natasha, 2020 Enchanted Forest Playschooler