Welcome to Sledmere’s 2025 Magical Santa Experience: Festive fun for all the family!

Sledmere’s Magical Santa Experience: Bring the magic of Christmas alive at Sledmere Barns with a cosy visit to Santa and Mrs Claus! Start your journey in Mrs Claus’ cheerful kitchen before helping her add some sparkle to the decorations in the hall! Once everything looks just right, Santa will arrive to say thank you and invite you into his snug study for a sing-along or a fun parlour game. There’ll be time for a family photo, the chance to pick a present from the Elf’s Toy Shop, and even a tractor ride to visit the Red Deer to finish off a truly magical day together.

PLUS NEW FOR 2025: Shorter sessions for pre-schoolers (aimed at children 4 and under):

Our Preschool Days make Christmas at Sledmere Barns extra special for little ones! You’ll stroll through the Claus’ cosy kitchen and twinkling hall, taking in the decorations without the need to stop for activities – just the right pace for tiny adventurers. Then it’s time for the big moment: meeting Father Christmas! With bells in hand, children can join him for a lively chorus of “Jingle Bells,” before enjoying a chat, and a family photo. Every child will also choose a present from the Elf’s Toy Shop, and visit the herd of red deer on the tractor ride, making this a magical memory to treasure.

With plenty of festive cheer and excitement - there’s fun for all the family!

Here’s what you can enjoy on your festive day at Sledmere…

- This year’s immersive experience – an actor-led walk through journey with Rusticus Theatre Company – meeting Mrs Claus before meeting the big man himself in the Grotto - be sure to tell him what’s on your wish list! (The shorter, pre-school sessions on Fridays will just meet Santa.)

- Enter the Elf Toy Shop to choose your very own present!

- Enjoy a festive Tractor and Trailer ride to see our beautiful herd of Red Deer and a chance to see if you can spot Rudolph while he waits for Santa with his friends.

- Tickets include full access to the Parkland, Walled Garden, Rare Breed Farm Park and Adventure Play Area all day!

Dates available:

General Admission - pre-booked timeslots available from 9.20am - 4pm

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December

Monday 22nd December

Tuesday 23rd December

Pre-school Sessions - pre-booked timeslots available from 9.30am - 2.35pm

Friday 12th December

Friday 19th December

Length of visit:

Timeslots are for when your immersive experience begins, which leads on to meet Santa, followed by the Elf Toy Shop and then immediately on to the Deer Ride. Please ensure you arrive no more than 10 minutes before your timeslot at the sign-posted entrance, near The Woodyard Shop, on the opposite side of the road to the Sledmere Main Entrance.

General Admission: We recommend that you allow approximately 1 hour 25 minutes for the Magical Santa Experience. Additionally, you can spend further time enjoying the main Sledmere site in your own time.

Pre-school sessions: We recommend that you allow approximately 1 hour for the Magical Santa Experience. Additionally, you can spend further time enjoying the main Sledmere site in your own time.