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Christmas Alpine Retreat at Castaway Play
- 21 Nov – 24 Dec 202621 Nov-24 Dec (page also says from 22 Nov); 2.5-hour sessions at 9am, 12pm and 3.30pm, entry only at your booked timeAdd to calendar
- Castaway Play, CongletonAbout 45 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £17.50–£49.99 a child, adults £9.99£51.49 for a family of four · includes a present and entryBabies £9.99 · £1.50 booking fee per order · Dearer on peak datesFrom castawayplay.co.uk, checked Mon 26 OctCompare all
- Good for most agesIndoors
- On saleTimed sessions; under-4s Midweek Mini 1-18 Dec in term time, £16.99 a child
- SEN-friendly: SEN sessionSEN Christmas sessions: a calmer, more relaxed version of the Alpine Retreat for children with special educational needs and their families.More
Castaway Play, a large indoor play centre near Congleton, becomes an alpine Christmas village for the season. Children collect a passport at elf check-in, see Santa in a private grotto and trade a golden coin for a toy, meet the Grinch and Mickey and Minnie, then try gingerbread decorating and sleigh racing before playing on. Sessions last two and a half hours and need booking.
The day out
- What's there
- Santa · Santa's grotto · Characters · Crafts · Food and drink
- Timed entry
- Yes, book a time slot
- Time to allow
- About 2 hr 30 min
- Under-2s
- Under-1s have their own £9.99 ticket with a Santa visit, gift and play.
- With little ones
- Term-time Midweek Mini sessions (1 to 18 December) are made for under-4s. There's a Christmas soft play area, a disco room and a bouncing snow globe.
From castawayplay.co.uk, checked Mon 26 Oct 2026. Details can change, so check before you set off.
SEN-friendly
SEN Christmas sessions: a calmer, more relaxed version of the Alpine Retreat for children with special educational needs and their families.
- SEN session: A session set aside for children with additional needs and their families.
Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: castaway.bookmyparty.co.uk. More SEN-friendly days out
Questions parents ask
What is there at Christmas Alpine Retreat at Castaway Play?
Santa, Santa's grotto, Characters, Crafts, Food and drink.
Do you need to book a time for Christmas Alpine Retreat at Castaway Play?
Yes: entry is by timed slot, and weekends go first.
How long should you allow?
About 2 hr 30 min.
Do under-2s need a ticket?
Under-1s have their own £9.99 ticket with a Santa visit, gift and play.
Is it good with toddlers?
Term-time Midweek Mini sessions (1 to 18 December) are made for under-4s. There's a Christmas soft play area, a disco room and a bouncing snow globe.
How much does Christmas Alpine Retreat at Castaway Play cost?
£17.50–£49.99 a child, adults £9.99; £51.49 for a family of four.
Do you need to book Christmas Alpine Retreat at Castaway Play?
Yes, book ahead. Timed sessions; under-4s Midweek Mini 1-18 Dec in term time, £16.99 a child.
Last checked Mon 26 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: castawayplay.co.uk. Report a problem
