Christmas at farms and zoos near Timperley 2026

There are 34 farm and zoo Christmases within 75 minutes of Timperley this Christmas, 2 of them free. The nearest is Father Christmas at the Farm at Tatton Park (22 min, from Sat 21 Nov). 1 is selling fast or sold out. Many farm parks fold a Santa visit into a day with the animals, and December weekends go first.

Updated Monday 26 October. We look for new ones every week and add them as they're announced.

Under half an hour away 4

Father Christmas at the Farm Tatton Park, Knutsford · 22 min Selected dates, 10:30am-4pm£14 a child, adults £12.50 · £53 for a family of four

Deer Feed Trailer Ride with the Rangers (Christmas holidays) Tatton Park, Knutsford · 22 min Wed 16 Dec 2026, 9.30-11am; meet at Main Car Park£10–25

Festive Junior Farmers at Kenyon Hall Farm (indoor tree forest, tractor ride, craft) Kenyon Hall Farm, Croft, Warrington · 25 min Date unconfirmed · Every weekend from Sat 21 Nov; 45-60 min sessions (end date not yet published)On sale Sun 1 Nov£10–25

The North Pole Experience Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport · 30 min 9:30am-4:30pm£42.50–£59.50 a child, adults £15 · £119.75 for a family of fourSEN session

Under 45 minutes away 14

Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo Adventure (ages 3-5) Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington · 35 min Mon 30 Nov, 10.30am–12pm£10–25

Reindeer Day at Lowe's Farm Shop (with Hollands) Lowe's Farm Shop, Moss Lane, Byley, Middlewich · 35 min Date unconfirmed · Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec; the farm shop is open all weekend, specific reindeer times not published yetFree, adults free

Christmas at the Zoo (guided tour of the Children's Zoo plus bauble craft) Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington · 35 min Selected dates 5–19 Dec, 10.30am–11.30am session£10–25

Christmas on the Farm (grotto with Mrs Claus story) Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton, Oldham · 35 min 5-6, 12-13 and 17-24 Dec; farm 9.30am-4pm, last entry 3pm; online booking only, bring cash for extras£18.86 a child, adults £15.72 · £69.16 for a family of four

Enchanted at Knowsley Safari (illuminated Foot Safari) Knowsley Safari, Prescot · 40 min Selected dates 20 Nov–23 Dec, eveningsSEN sessionUnder £10

Santa at Knowsley Safari (daytime and Enchanted-evening grotto) Knowsley Safari, Prescot · 40 min Evening grotto 20 Nov–23 Dec with Enchanted; daytime grotto 21 Nov–24 Dec with safari admission; SEN evening 9 Dec£21.50 a child, adults free · £43 for a family of fourSEN session Wed 9 Dec

Christmas Markets Smithills Open Farm, Bolton · 40 min Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28 and Sun 29 November, 11am–4pm; Santa in his grotto tooFree

Cockfields Christmas Experience (Cockfields Express to the North Pole) Cockfields Farm Park, Ashton-under-Lyne · 40 min Selected dates from 21 Nov (28-29 Nov, 5-6, 12-13, 19-24 Dec listed); train to the North Pole, post office, private grotto, enchanted forest, Mrs Claus biscuit decorating, elf show, Build-a-Bear; SEN sessions also from 21 Nov; up to 45% off early dates£37.47–£62.45 a child, adults £29.37 · £133.68 for a family of fourSEN session Sat 21 Nov

Grinch Meet and Greet and Disco at Cockfields Farm Cockfields Farm Park, Ashton-under-Lyne · 40 min Fri 27 Nov, farm open 4pm to 8pm (last entry 6pm)£19.95 a child, adults £19.95 · £79.80 for a family of four

Lanterns & Light at Chester Zoo Chester Zoo · 45 min Selected dates, 4.30pm–8pm timed entry (Anytime tickets available)Quiet session£10–25

Santa's grotto at The Wellbeing Farm Christmas Fair The Wellbeing Farm, Plantation Road, Edgworth, Bolton · 45 min Sat 28 Nov, 10.30am–2.30pmUnder £10

Santa's Grotto Wheelock Hall Farm, Wheelock, Sandbach · 45 min Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20, Mon 21, Tue 22 and Wed 23 December; 5-minute grotto slots through the day, farm open 9am–6.30pm£25 a child, adults £2.99 · £50.98 for a family of four

Christmas at Cotebrook: Santa's Grotto at the Shire Horse Centre Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, Cotebrook, near Tarporley · 45 min Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Dec; farm open 10am to 5pm£17.50 a child, adults £12 · £59 for a family of four

Breakfast with Scuba Santa Blue Planet Aquarium, Ellesmere Port · 45 min Date unconfirmed · 20–24 DecNot on sale yet£10–25

Worth the drive 16

Christmas Fete Hayrack Church Farm, Thornton-le-Moors, near Chester · 50 min Sunday 1 November, 12–4pmUnder £10

SEN Christmas Grotto Hayrack Church Farm, Thornton-le-Moors, near Chester · 50 min Saturday 5 December, 1.30–4.30pm£24.95 a child, adults £10 · £69.90 for a family of fourSEN session Sat 5 Dec

Santa's Grotto Hayrack Church Farm, Thornton-le-Moors, near Chester · 50 min Sat 5 Dec (morning), Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20, Mon 21, Tue 22, Wed 23 Dec and Thu 24 Dec (morning); times on booking£24.95 a child, adults £10 · £69.90 for a family of four

Santa's Grotto Acorn Farm, Kirkby, Knowsley · 50 min Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December; times not given. The farm's Christmas market runs alongside on the SundayUnder £10

Santa Train at Windmill Animal Farm Windmill Animal Farm, Burscough · 55 min Selected dates 28 Nov to 23 Dec; your time is the train departure, arrive 30 minutes early£25+

Sail to Santa (boat trip to Santa's Island, elves' workshop crafts) WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, Lancashire · 55 min 5, 6, 12, 13, 19–23 Dec; timed boat slots, last boats from 3pm, activities end 4pm£18.50 a child, adults free, plus admission · £85.11 for a family of four

Christmas at the Farm at Mrs Dowsons (Father Christmas' secret HQ) Mrs Dowsons Farm Park, Clayton-le-Dale, near Blackburn · 60 min Weekends 28 Nov to 20 Dec, then Mon 21 to Wed 23 Dec; timed sessions, farm open from 10am£34.53 a child, adults £19.70 · £108.46 for a family of four

Farmer Christmas (reindeer, private Santa visit and toy shop) Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm, Downholland, Ormskirk · 60 min 28 Nov - 24 Dec 2026; timed sessions£26.50–£37 a child, adults £16.50 · £86 for a family of four

Santa's Grotto at Peak Wildlife Park Peak Wildlife Park, Winkhill, near Leek · 60 min 28–29 Nov, 5–6 and 12–13 Dec, then daily 19–24 Dec£15.95 a child, adults free, plus admission · £111.70 for a family of four

Santa and the Reindeer Rangers at Cannon Hall Farm Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne, Barnsley · 65 min 28-29 Nov; 5-6, 12-13, 19-24 Dec only£32.95 a child, adults £16.95 · £99.80 for a family of four

A Magical Christmas Experience at Magical Malpas Farm Magical Malpas PYO Farm, Agden, Malpas · 65 min Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20 and Wed 23 Dec£20 a child, adults £10 · £60 for a family of four

Christmas at Greenacres Animal Park (Father Christmas's village) Greenacres Animal Park, Mancot, Deeside · 65 min Selected dates from Sat 5 Dec; timed Santa slots from 10.45am, arrive from 10.30am (end date not stated)£28.99 a child, adults £14.99 · £87.96 for a family of four

Christmas at Chatsworth: The 12 Days of Christmas Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire · 75 min 7 Nov to 3 Jan; arrive from 9am for a timed house entry; light trail best from dusk; Christmas market 7 Nov - 13 Dec only£12 a child, adults £40 · £104 for a family of fourSelling fast

Return of the Guardians at Reindeer Lodge (train, light trail, reindeer stables and Santa) Reindeer Lodge, Black Meadows Farm, Leeswood, Mold · 75 min Date unconfirmed · 20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 (dates from the Visit Wales listing); timed tickets, pick a date and slot when booking; allow about 2½ hours; visit ends at the grotto£38.50 a child, adults £38.50

Storytime with Father Christmas at Chatsworth Farmyard Chatsworth House, Bakewell · 75 min 28 Nov-13 Dec sessions include Christmas at Chatsworth entry; 18-23 Dec farmyard-only; relaxed 5 Dec, autism-friendly 21-22 Dec£23–£40 a child, adults £19 · £84 for a family of fourRelaxed Sat 5 Dec

Santa's Grotto Experience at Matlock Farm Park Matlock Farm Park, Two Dales, Matlock · 75 min 5–6, 12–13 and 19–23 Dec (Santa arrives by tractor on Sat 28 Nov)£10–25

Free farm and zoo Christmases 2

Reindeer Day at Lowe's Farm Shop Byley · Sat 5 Dec · 35 min · Free
Christmas Markets Bolton · Every Saturday and Sunday · 40 min · Free

By area 34

Nearest areas first.

In Cheshire East (Knutsford, Wheelock)

Father Christmas at the Farm Knutsford · until Thu 24 Dec · 22 min
Deer Feed Trailer Ride with the Rangers Knutsford · Wed 16 Dec · 22 min
Santa's Grotto Wheelock · until Wed 23 Dec · 45 min

In Warrington (Croft)

Festive Junior Farmers at Kenyon Hall Farm Croft · until Sun 20 Dec · 25 min
Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo Adventure Warrington · Mon 30 Nov · 35 min
Christmas at the Zoo Warrington · until Sat 19 Dec · 35 min

In Knowsley (Prescot, Kirkby)

Enchanted at Knowsley Safari Prescot · until Wed 23 Dec · 40 min
Santa at Knowsley Safari Prescot · until Thu 24 Dec · 40 min
Santa's Grotto Kirkby · Sat 12 Dec · 50 min

In Tameside (Ashton-under-Lyne)

Cockfields Christmas Experience Ashton-under-Lyne · until Thu 24 Dec · 40 min
Grinch Meet and Greet and Disco at Cockfields Farm Ashton-under-Lyne · Fri 27 Nov · 40 min

In Cheshire West and Chester (Chester, Cotebrook, Ellesmere Port, Thornton-le-Moors)

Lanterns & Light at Chester Zoo Chester · until Sun 3 Jan · 45 min
Christmas at Cotebrook: Santa's Grotto at the Shire Horse Centre Cotebrook · until Sun 20 Dec · 45 min
Breakfast with Scuba Santa Ellesmere Port · until Thu 24 Dec · 45 min
Christmas Fete Thornton-le-Moors · Sun 1 Nov · 50 min
SEN Christmas Grotto Thornton-le-Moors · Sat 5 Dec · 50 min
Santa's Grotto Thornton-le-Moors · until Thu 24 Dec · 50 min
A Magical Christmas Experience at Magical Malpas Farm Agden · until Wed 23 Dec · 65 min

Further afield

The North Pole Experience Stockport · until Thu 24 Dec · 30 min
Reindeer Day at Lowe's Farm Shop Byley · Sat 5 Dec · 35 min · Free
Christmas on the Farm Chadderton · until Thu 24 Dec · 35 min
Christmas Markets Bolton · Every Saturday and Sunday · 40 min · Free
Santa's grotto at The Wellbeing Farm Christmas Fair Edgworth · Sat 28 Nov · 45 min
Santa Train at Windmill Animal Farm Burscough · until Wed 23 Dec · 55 min
Sail to Santa Burscough · until Wed 23 Dec · 55 min
Farmer Christmas Downholland · until Thu 24 Dec · 60 min
Christmas at the Farm at Mrs Dowsons Clayton-le-Dale · until Wed 23 Dec · 60 min
Santa's Grotto at Peak Wildlife Park Winkhill · until Thu 24 Dec · 60 min
Santa and the Reindeer Rangers at Cannon Hall Farm Cawthorne · until Thu 24 Dec · 65 min
Christmas at Greenacres Animal Park Mancot · until Thu 24 Dec · 65 min
Christmas at Chatsworth: The 12 Days of Christmas Bakewell · until Sun 3 Jan · 75 min
Storytime with Father Christmas at Chatsworth Farmyard Bakewell · until Wed 23 Dec · 75 min
Return of the Guardians at Reindeer Lodge Leeswood · until Thu 24 Dec · 75 min
Santa's Grotto Experience at Matlock Farm Park Two Dales · until Wed 23 Dec · 75 min

Every one side by side

The same list as a table, nearest first. A dash means the organiser doesn't say.

What	When	Price	With normal entry	Booking
Father Christmas at the FarmTatton Park · 22 min	21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £14	–	On sale
Deer Feed Trailer Ride with the RangersTatton Park · 22 min	Wed 16 Dec 2026	£25 per person	Its own Christmas ticket	On sale
Festive Junior Farmers at Kenyon Hall FarmKenyon Hall Farm · 25 min	21 Nov – 20 Dec 2026	Price not yet published; tickets needed for adults and children, max 2 adults per child	Its own Christmas ticket	Not on sale yet
The North Pole ExperienceReddish Vale Farm · 30 min	29 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £42.50	–	On sale
Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo AdventureWalton Hall and Gardens · 35 min	Mon 30 Nov 2026	£15 per child, one adult per child	Its own Christmas ticket	On sale
Reindeer Day at Lowe's Farm ShopLowe's Farm Shop · 35 min	5–6 Dec 2026	Free	–	No booking needed
Christmas at the ZooWalton Hall and Gardens · 35 min	5–19 Dec 2026	£15 per child, includes one accompanying adult	Its own Christmas ticket	On sale
Christmas on the FarmLancaster Park & Animal Farm · 35 min	5–24 Dec 2026	From £18.86	–	On sale
Enchanted at Knowsley SafariKnowsley Safari · 40 min	20 Nov – 23 Dec 2026	From £9.95; rides, food and Santa's Grotto extra; members get priority booking	–	On sale
Santa at Knowsley SafariKnowsley Safari · 40 min	20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £21.50	–	On sale
Christmas MarketsSmithills Open Farm · 40 min	Every Saturday and Sunday	Market free to enter; Santa's grotto paid on the door (price not given); farm tickets separate (adults £13.50, children 2–16 £11.50, family £45)	–	No booking
Cockfields Christmas ExperienceCockfields Farm Park · 40 min	21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £37.47	–	On sale
Grinch Meet and Greet and Disco at Cockfields FarmCockfields Farm Park · 40 min	Fri 27 Nov 2026	From £19.95	Its own Christmas ticket	On sale
Lanterns & Light at Chester ZooChester Zoo · 45 min	13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027	From £12; adult-only evenings on some dates	–	On sale
Santa's grotto at The Wellbeing Farm Christmas FairThe Wellbeing Farm · 45 min	Sat 28 Nov 2026	Free ticket plus £2 cash entry on arrival; grotto price not given	–	On sale
Santa's GrottoWheelock Hall Farm · 45 min	5–23 Dec 2026	From £25	–	On sale
Christmas at Cotebrook: Santa's Grotto at the Shire Horse CentreCotebrook Shire Horse Centre · 45 min	12–20 Dec 2026	From £17.50	–	On sale
Breakfast with Scuba SantaBlue Planet Aquarium · 45 min	20–24 Dec 2026	2026 prices not out yet (2025: adult £26, child £28, toddler £10, with aquarium entry)	–	Not on sale yet
Christmas FeteHayrack Church Farm · 50 min	Sun 1 Nov 2026	Farm entry £3 per person (half price for the day); game tickets included. Bring cash for the stalls	–	No booking
SEN Christmas GrottoHayrack Church Farm · 50 min	Sat 5 Dec 2026	From £24.95	–	–
Santa's GrottoHayrack Church Farm · 50 min	5–24 Dec 2026	From £24.95	–	–
Santa's GrottoAcorn Farm · 50 min	12–13 Dec 2026	Price not given: ask in the farm shop or email [email protected]	–	–
Santa Train at Windmill Animal FarmWindmill Animal Farm · 55 min	28 Nov – 23 Dec 2026	Price shown when you pick a train time (2025: £25 a ticket)	–	On sale
Sail to SantaWWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre · 55 min	5–23 Dec 2026	From £18.50	–	On sale
Christmas at the Farm at Mrs DowsonsMrs Dowsons Farm Park · 60 min	28 Nov – 23 Dec 2026	From £34.53	–	On sale
Farmer ChristmasFarmer Ted's Adventure Farm · 60 min	28 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £26.50	–	On sale
Santa's Grotto at Peak Wildlife ParkPeak Wildlife Park · 60 min	28 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £15.95	–	On sale
Santa and the Reindeer Rangers at Cannon Hall FarmCannon Hall Farm · 65 min	28 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £32.95	–	On sale
A Magical Christmas Experience at Magical Malpas FarmMagical Malpas PYO Farm · 65 min	5–23 Dec 2026	From £20	–	On sale
Christmas at Greenacres Animal ParkGreenacres Animal Park · 65 min	5–24 Dec 2026	From £28.99	–	On sale
Christmas at Chatsworth: The 12 Days of ChristmasChatsworth House · 75 min	7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027	From £12	–	Selling fast
Return of the Guardians at Reindeer LodgeReindeer Lodge · 75 min	20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026	From £38.50	–	On sale
Storytime with Father Christmas at Chatsworth FarmyardChatsworth House · 75 min	28 Nov – 23 Dec 2026	From £23	–	On sale
Santa's Grotto Experience at Matlock Farm ParkMatlock Farm Park · 75 min	5–23 Dec 2026	Price shown at booking; includes full-day farm park entry	–	On sale

This page lists Christmas at farm parks, zoos, safari parks, aquariums and wildlife parks: festive trails, animal days and Santa visits where there are animals to see too. Each listing says whether the Christmas activities come with normal entry or need their own ticket, and whether Santa is included.

Farms with live reindeer this year are marked. Real reindeer are scarcer than they were, so we only mark them when the farm confirms it.

Questions parents ask

Where's the nearest farm or zoo Christmas to Timperley?

The nearest to Timperley are Father Christmas at the Farm (Knutsford, Sat 21 Nov, 22 min), Deer Feed Trailer Ride with the Rangers (Knutsford, Wed 16 Dec, 22 min) and Festive Junior Farmers at Kenyon Hall Farm (Croft, Sat 21 Nov, 25 min).

Which farms have real reindeer this Christmas?

Only a few confirm live reindeer each year. Those that have are marked on this page, and every confirmed appearance near Timperley is on our real reindeer page.

Is Santa included with farm entry?

Sometimes: at some farms the Santa visit is part of a Christmas day ticket, at others it's booked separately on top of entry. Each listing says which.