Celebrating its 16th year, Sundown Adventureland’s hugely popular Christmas Spectacular returns to the under 10s theme park this weekend, kicking off the area’s festive season with a bang.
The team spends two jam-packed weeks transforming the park, removing all traces of its spooky Halloween decorations and unveiling the mesmerising winter wonderland, complete with picturesque snowy scenes, piles of presents, elaborate Christmas trees with colourful baubles, nutcrackers and plenty of twinkling lights.
Taking place from 15th November until 24th December, all generations are invited on a journey through a winter wonderland at the Christmas Spectacular before heading to Santa’s Grotto via the park’s iconic ‘The Night Before Christmas Ride’.
The ride takes families on a magical expedition through an enchanted forest before arriving at the cosy woodland grotto, where they sit by the fireplace to reveal all their hearts’ desires and receive a present from Santa himself.
Sheltered from any wintery weather, the Four Seasons Arena is brimming with seasonal entertainment taking place throughout the day, including live performances from popular entertainers and ventriloquists ‘Andy and Lewis’, and dancing sessions in fake snow with Sundown’s mascots Honey and Sunny Bear. During their time in the arena, guests can also enjoy festive treats and chat with Mrs Claus and her band of cheeky elves.
During the Christmas Spectacular, all of Sundown Adventureland’s rides, attractions and play areas will be open to explore. Make the most of the festive surroundings by heading to Santa’s Sleigh Ride, show off driving skills in mini jungle-themed monster trucks at Monkey Mayhem Driving School, or hop aboard the Robin Hood’s Merry Adventure to meet Robin’s merry friends and uncover surprises at every corner.
No matter the weather there is something for the whole family to enjoy, like challenging the children to a race down the slides at Sundown’s two indoor soft plays, Crash Landings and Rodeo Corral. Both locations also serve lunches, refreshments and other festive treats including mince pies, crepes and creamy hot chocolates.
Sundown Adventureland also encourages independent and imaginative play through its Storybook Village, Market Square and Toy Town.
Shaun Malvern, director at Sundown Adventureland who oversees the opening of the festive event, said: “Over the last two weeks, the Sundown team has been as busy as Santa’s elves, transforming the park with decorations to dazzle every guest and setting up a special grotto that celebrates everything that’s magical about this time of year.
“As well as the specific Christmas activities, the wider park also embraces the festivities with beautiful decorations and its wholesome, nostalgic and fun atmosphere, created by all the individual rides and attractions, makes for a memorable family day out.”
For those looking to extend their stay and return to their favourite rides over and over, the park’s on-site accommodation, Wild Acre Village, is open throughout the festive period.
Available with flexible arrival options and stays, the lodges feature king-size beds for the adults and bunk beds for the kids, with interconnecting doors available for larger groups of up to 10, offering the best of both worlds in closeness and privacy. Many cabins are also equipped with luxurious private hot tubs, ideal for warming up after a chilly day.
“The joyous Christmas feeling extends to our overnight accommodation too, as we decorate the exterior of the lodges with lights, colourful garlands and a beautiful Christmas tree. When coming to Sundown Adventureland, we want our guests to feel completely immersed in our world and bring their imaginations to life, so treating yourselves to a pre-Christmas getaway is a wonderful way to do this whilst making core memories to last a lifetime,” added Debs Griffin, also director at Sundown.
Tickets for the Christmas Spectacular start from £20 for adults and from £24 for children, with discounts available for the over 65s and disabled guests. Tickets include the visit to Father Christmas’ grotto and access to the wider park.
Please refer to the website for dates for the live entertainment at the Four Seasons Arena.
To book tickets, view opening times and prices, please visit the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk.
To enquire about prices and to book Wild Acre Village, please visit: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk/wild-acre-village/
Posted on 14 November 2025
