Discover the Magic of Christmas at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park!
Are you searching for the perfect Christmas event to create lasting memories with your family? This Christmas, Lincolnshire Wildlife Park has transformed into a winter wonderland filled with magical activities, exciting encounters, and plenty of festive cheer. From meeting Santa to enjoying cosy fireside treats, we have something special for everyone. If you’re on the lookout for Lincolnshire Christmas events, we invite you to join us for some of the best family days out this festive season!
The Big Switch-On: Kicking Off the Christmas Spirit!
The Christmas season starts with a spark at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park! Join us on Sunday, 29th November 2026, for a spectacular Switch-On event with Santa and The Grinch. In 2025 The Beonna choir illuminated the night at the Enchanted Grotto, bringing festive magic to our wildlife park. In 2026 enjoy a festive market with plenty of independent gift stalls for everyone to explore. This fun-filled day also includes discounted tickets, making it a wonderful and affordable way to kick off the season. Plus, annual pass holders and subscribers enter for free!
Be sure to stay for the Christmas Carols after the switch-on, making it a truly memorable start to your Christmas celebrations. Santa’s Grotto will also be open for those spontaneous moments of festive joy!
Santa’s Grotto: A Magical Encounter for Kids
Nothing says Christmas quite like a visit to Santa, and at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, we’re proud to host one of the best grottos in Lincolnshire! Running on selected days from 1st to 23rd December, kids can visit Santa and receive an experience they’ll never forget. The grotto is open from 2pm to 5pm. To add to the magic, you’ll start your adventure when collecting your grotto passes at Elf HQ, where our enchanting elves await to welcome you and check you’re on the Nice List.
It doesn’t end there: Festive Food & Christmas Eve Family gatherings!
When visiting throughout December, we will have an array of festive treats on offer in The Rainforest Diner and North Paul’s North Paul’s is a dedicated food outlet near the Reindeer enclosure. Toast a marshmallow by the open fire, warm up with a hot chocolate or grab a snack on-the-go!
Have you got family visiting this Christmas? Then bring them along to your favourite Wildlife Park on Christmas Eve for a chilled out festive day before the Christmas Day rush. Open 10am – 2pm on Thursday 24th December, you can enjoy all the treats that North Paul’s has to offer, as well as our spectacular animals. Kick-start your Christmas celebrations with us and create memories that will last a lifetime.
