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About The Christmas Experience

Get ready to step into the magic of Christmas at Wroxham Barns, where a whole day of festive fun and special moments awaits!

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be transported into a world of Christmas magic, with festive activities, magical characters and plenty of surprises to discover along the way.

And, of course, no Christmas Experience would be complete without a very special visit to Santa…

Meet Santa

Enjoy a private visit with Santa, just for your family and friends. Santa will already know something special about each child, making your visit feel personal and creating those unforgettable moments when little faces light up with wonder.

After meeting Santa, children can visit Santa’s Toy Shop and use their very own golden coin to choose a special Christmas gift to take home.

There's plenty more to discover...

Your Christmas adventure continues as you explore the rest of the Experience, with festive activities and Christmas fun included in your ticket.

Become a North Pole Helper and write your letter to Santa himself.

Choose your own Christmas gift from Santa’s Toy Shop.

Join Mrs Claus for her festive show and enjoy a little Christmas magic.

Explore Whoville and meet you-know-who along the way!

Visit Reindeer HQ, get stuck into a special craft and make some reindeer food to leave out for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.

Hop aboard our festive train ride, meet the animals on the farm, enjoy Adventure Play and discover even more festive fun around Wroxham Barns.

One ticket gives you a whole day of festive fun, magical moments and Christmas memories to take home with you.

Frequently asked questions

How much are tickets?

Children (2+) £25 | Adults £15 | Infants £10

What are the Christmas Experience dates?

The Christmas Experience will be running on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd December. Choose your preferred date and time when booking and get ready for a magical day of festive fun!

Can we visit without booking?

The Christmas Experience is a ticketed event, so you’ll need to book your tickets in advance. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred date and time.

Is it all outside?

Being on a farm, you will be outdoors, however, each of our activities are all either undercover or inside. We do recommend wrapping up warm and wearing suitable footwear.

How long will the experience last?

The Christmas Experience lasts as long as you like! You're welcome to join us anytime from when we open to when we close, with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained. Meet and greets with our mischievous green friend will take place at various times throughout the day, and you can also enjoy all the usual farm antics and adventure play activities alongside the various Christmas activities. With so much to see and do, every moment is full of festive fun!

Does every child receive a gift?

Yes! Santa will give each child a golden coin which they can spend in our spectacular toy shop on a gift of their choice. All toys are categorised in age groups to make it easier to find a suitable toy.

How does the Santa visit work?

Your family will enjoy a private visit with Santa, just for you and your group. Before your visit, we’ll ask you to provide a few details about your children, which we’ll pass on to Santa so he can make your visit feel personal and magical.

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