Our Christmas events are now available to book online. From Ice Skating to Santa Claus in his Grotto, or Breakfast with Santa – Elsa and brand new for Christmas 2023, A Dash of Magic a fantastic VR ride. The traditional favourites remain too including Wreath Making, Toddler Skates and, of course, our amazing SEN sessions skating and with Santa.

All Christmas events can be found HERE – Ho ho ho-nly at Whilton Lots – sorry Locks, Winter Wonderland.

So here’s our epic feature. Make sure your sound is on as you watch.

Whilst some bah humbugs may be thinking it is surely far too soon to mention the C Word, it isn’t too early to book and secure your Christmas entertainment at Whilton Locks Winter Wonderland. The best slots, the best times and the best prices are available NOW. So don’t miss out!

Whilton Locks Winter Wonderland. It’s skating, it’s Santa and snow much more!

So don’t miss out. Don’t pull your hair out – get ready to pull your skates on! Book now here:
https://whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product-category/christmas/

There’s a whole host of festive fun this weekend at Whilton Locks Garden Village

Breakfast with Santa
Always popular, always magical. Join us for Breakfast with Santa this weekend. Saturday’s first session is completely sold out but there are very limited spaces available for Saturday at 10am and Sunday. Book now to avoid missing out.
#WLGV #IBelieve #Bacon #FullEnglish #Hohoho

Santa’s Grotto
An amazing response to Santa’s Grotto this year – and why not as his helpers have really pulled out all the stops for a grotto that is bigger, better and more beautiful than ever before. There is no online booking for Santa’s Grotto – and he will see every child that will wait for him. There’s lots of free activities for kids whilst they queue. Santa’s Grotto is open 11:15am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Each special child will receive a premium toy. Accompanying adults enjoy free entry.
#WLGV #IBelieve

Ice Skating
Sessions are available all day. You can book online, to secure a time, or just turn up. There are hot drinks available by the rink too! Ice Skating is open 10am – 6pm Saturday and 10am – 5pm Sunday
#whhhaaahey

Meet Elsa
Saturday’s Afternoon Tea with Elsa is now completely sold out.
There are very limited spaces available for Saturday 16th. Book now to avoid missing out.
#DoYouWantToBuildaSnowman

Phew! But there’s more…

Festive Food
There’s fab food in our Canalside restaurant with all day breakfasts available …er all day and Sunday sees our delicious Sunday Lunch. Lighter bites are available too and did we mention cake?!
#Tasty

Deck the Halls
There’s savings on Christmas cards, decorations and wrap – THREE for TWO on most lines and we have fantastic prices on both real and artificial trees – with sparkling deals on lights to go on them too!!
#Save

Don’t forget your pets – it’s Christmas for them too. We are pet friendly and even love to welcome your (behaved) pets on the site. We have a huge selection of tasty treats for those with paws or claws.
#HappyChristmutt #CattyChristmas #HappyChristmouse #CanYouDoBetter?

…and even more.

Frosty our fifty-foot-of-fab-fun inflatable snowman will be available for good boys and girls.
#boing #bounce #fun

…and finally some of the best Christmas displays for miles around. The lights, the colour, the sounds and the fun of Christmas THIS WEEKEND. Ho ho ho-nly at Whilton Locks Winter Wonderland.
#excited #hashtaggedout

Are you Naughty or Nice?
Santa’s elves are busy sorting out the good and the bad so make sure you aren’t on the naughty list.
It’s one of the highlights you can see in Santa’s workshop – just part of his grotto display this year. It’s bigger, better and more beautiful than ever before.
Toys for Girls and Boys
Santa has a beautiful grotto with toys for good girls and boys.

Here’s what you said:
“Lovely visit yesterday with my 3 boys. I can’t praise the staff enough for their kindness and all round helpfulness. From the Santa’s grotto which is beautiful and traditional with an awesome Santa, to the ice skating staff and cafe servers. A really enjoyable few hours spent. Can’t believe the queues weren’t bigger! my little boy hasn’t put down his gingerbread man teddy he received.”
Rachel Sears

“Today we had a fabulous day at Whilton Locks Garden Village. Our 2 year old granddaughter and her little friend enjoyed face painting, visiting Santa in his grotto, and they got to hold some of the animals in the cuddles session. Lunch in the restaurant was very tasty and very reasonably priced. Got to say that Santa’s grotto is magical and extremely good value for your money. Well done to all the staff who worked so hard to make our visit so enjoyable. Would highly recommend it and well worth a try .”
Lesley Smith.

“Visited today and I wasn’t disappointed. We were absolutely AMAZED by the grotto. A lot of effort has gone into this and the staff should be proud of what they have achieved. The present that was given was lovely and they were given a choice not just handed one. The photo was brilliant and the choices of what they can be put in is good and good value. The decorations to buy were plentiful and the trees around were decorated beautifully.”
Lucy Judkins