Paultons Park transforms into Christmas wonderland for festive season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 07:12 · Archive

Paultons Park in Hampshire will host its award-winning Christmas event from December 5 to January 3, with most rides open.

Paultons Park in Hampshire will host its award-winning Christmas event, A Celebration of Christmas, from Saturday, December 5, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027. The event recently won Best Christmas Event at the UK Theme Park Awards. The park will be decorated with twinkling lights and festive displays, and will have more rides open than any other major theme park during this period.

Visitors can enjoy a walk-through experience of lights and animatronic characters leading to Santa's Grotto, which runs until Christmas Eve. Children receive a soft plush toy and a professional colour photograph as part of the Santa's Grotto ticket price. The park will also feature Santa's Storytime and Santa's Christmas Wish Show, along with appearances by Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Reindeer.

James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park, said: 'Each year we strive to make A Celebration of Christmas even more magical than the year before and we are delighted that our win at the UK Theme Park Awards this year reflects the efforts of our entire team.' Early booking for Santa's Grotto is recommended.

How it is being reported

• Paultons Park to remain open for Twixmas with most of its 70-plus rides runningThe theme park will host its award-winning event, A Celebration of Christmas, which recently won Best Christmas Event at the UK Theme Park Awards.Romsey Advertiser · 6 Nov, 05:00
• Paultons Park to become Christmas wonderland with award-winning event returningA Hampshire theme park is transforming into a Christmas wonderland this festive season.Southern Daily Echo · 6 Nov, 03:30

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