Christmas Experience Days
This year at Flamingo Land we are bringing
the ultimate Christmas experience for all children to enjoy!
Christmas Events / Santa – Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December, Saturday 19th to Thursday 24th December
Winter Opening – 29th December to 3rd January
Christmas Lights Switch On
Join Peter Rabbit around our Christmas Tree in Muddy Duck Square for the ceremonial switching on of our festive lights to the sound of Christmas Carols!
Show starts at 4:30pm with the big switch on at 4:45pm!
Elf Hunt
Follow the sparkle and find our cheeky elves hidden around the park!
Solve the clues, crack the code and claim your magical Christmas prize!
Reindeer Feed
Create a little Christmas magic to take home! Visit our Reindeer Pick & Mix and choose the perfect festive treats to leave out for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.
Letter to Santa
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without writing to Santa! Create your Christmas wish list, pop your letter into our special post box and send your Christmas wishes all the way to the North Pole!
Santa’s Grotto
The most magical Christmas experience of all! Step inside Santa’s enchanting Grotto, meet the big man himself and settle in for a magical Christmas story. A special festive memory for the whole family!
15 children per session, please note groups will be mixed.
Santa’s Magical Toy Shop
Step inside Santa’s magical Toy Shop and choose your very own Christmas present! With lots of wonderful gifts to choose from, which one will you take home?
The Decoration Station
Get creative at our Christmas Decoration Station! Choose your festive decoration, add your own magical touches and create a special Christmas keepsake to take home and treasure.
Wishing Well
Close your eyes, make a Christmas wish and drop it into our magical Wishing Well. Who knows? With a little Christmas magic, your special wish might just come true…
Gingerbread Making
Step inside Mrs Claus’s magical kitchen and create your very own gingerbread friend in our fun, interactive gingerbread-making show. Sprinkle, decorate and bring your festive creation to life!
Our Award Winning Zoo
Visit our Zoo with over 140 species of animals, including Giraffes,Tigers, Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros and new for 2026 “Lion Coast”.
Peter Rabbit Meet And Greet!
You can also meet and greet Peter Rabbit himself at intervals throughout the day.
Toasted Marshmallows
Our festive magical experience will also include a selection of five fun filled rides for younger children in our Muddy Duck Farm area.
Please note there is an additional cost for this activity.
Rides
Please note: All rides are subject to change due to operational / engineering reasons without prior notice.
Daktari Express
Gallopers
Helitoys
Wacky Races
Zoo Monorail
Jungle Carousel
Mischief Mansion
Muddy Duck Tractors
Food & Drink
Why not stop by the Muddy Duck Cafe and enjoying a warming tea, coffee or a seasonal Costa drink or snack.
The Coach House country pub will also be open selling hot food and drinks.
Muddy Duck Cafe
Serving Costa Coffee and Christmas favorites including hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows. Hot and cold sandwiches available along with mince pie and snacks.
Open: 10:00am – 5:30pm
The Coach House
Serving hot and cold sandwiches, jacket potatoes and main meals including Lasagna, Burgers and much more.
Open Friday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm | Saturday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Food served up to 1 hour before close.
Donuts
Open: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Crumble Heaven
Indulge in our signature Apple Crumble, served warm with rich, creamy custard. Choose from a selection of classic, comforting flavours each crafted to deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth.
Open: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Street Food Kitchen
Part of Flamingo Land Resort’s Club Complex, Street Food Kitchen brings together the best burger experience, complimenting this with the very best selection of Fried Chicken Dishes!
Open: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Spud Stop
Enjoy your favourite jacket potatoes… done right! Crispy on the outside, piping hot and fluffy on the inside! Load them up with melting cheese, baked beans, tuna mayo, chili, chicken curry or BBQ beans for the ultimate satisfying comfort meal.
Open: 10:00am – 5:30pm
The Club
The Club delivers premium hospitality exclusively for our Resort guests. Step inside and you’ll discover a programme packed with classic comedy, cabaret, live music and dance, including regular appearances by stage and small screen stars old and new. The Club also includes our spacious Zoo Bar and and exciting Club Arcades!
Open Friday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm | Saturday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm | Sunday: Closed
Retail
Looking for that perfect souvenir to remember your day or stay at Flamingo Land Resort?
Browse through our Zoo Shop or Zanzibar Gift Shop to find your perfect momento!
Zoo Shop
Open: 10am – 5:30pm
Zanzibar Gifts
Open: 10:00am – 5:30pm
When
Christmas Experience Days are on the following days between 10am and 5:30pm (Christmas Eve 10am and 4pm) with our Winter Opening Days 10am to 4pm.
Flamingo Land Resort is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27th and 28th December.