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Cockfields Christmas Experience
Cockfields Farm · Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester · 21st November to 24th December 2026
About this event
🎄 All Aboard Manchester’s Most Magical Christmas Adventure! 🚂✨
The elves at Cockfields Farm Park have been working around the clock to create the BIGGEST and BEST Christmas Experience yet for 2026!
They’ve taken all your favourite moments from previous years and reimagined them into one seamless, immersive festive journey… packed with magic, wonder, and unforgettable family memories.
This is Manchester’s premier family Christmas experience—and you won’t want to miss it.
🚂 Introducing… The Cockfields Express
Step inside our full-sized immersive train experience and prepare for a journey like no other.
Depart from the station and travel through a breathtaking winter landscape as you make your way to the North Pole… where the magic of Christmas truly begins.
✨ Your Magical Journey Awaits…
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be transported into a fully immersive festive world:
🎄 Wander Through Christmas Village
Your adventure begins as you explore a beautifully decorated festive village filled with Christmas cheer.
🏛️ Enter the Grand Christmas Station
A spectacular station hall where excitement builds before your journey north…
🚂 Board the Cockfields Express
All aboard! Depart from the platform and journey to the North Pole in a magical train experience.
✉️ North Pole Post Office
Send your Christmas wishes straight to Santa’s sorting office.
🎅 Private Visit to Santa’s Grotto
Enjoy a special one-to-one moment with Santa and receive a magical golden coin…
🎁 Santa’s Toy Shop
Exchange your coin and choose your very own gift—because every child deserves Christmas magic.
🌲 The Enchanted Forest
Put on your magical glasses and step into a glowing, festive woodland full of surprises.
🍪 Mrs Claus’s Kitchen
Decorate a delicious festive treat (with allergy-friendly options available).
🧸 The Elf Show & Build-a-Bear Experience
Enjoy a joyful Christmas performance and take home your very own cuddly friend.
🦌 Santa’s Reindeer Stable
Visit where Santa’s reindeer prepare for their big journey and create magical reindeer dust for Christmas Eve!
🎉 And the Magic Doesn’t End There…
Your ticket includes full access to Cockfields Farm Park, so you can enjoy a full day of festive fun:
Meet and feed the animals 🐐
Explore the adventure playgrounds 🛝
Bounce on the giant pillow
Visit the reptile house 🐍
Relax and warm up in our cosy café ☕
🎁 What’s Included?
Every child ticket includes:
🎁 A toy from Santa’s Toy Shop
🧸 Build-a-Bear experience
🍪 A decorated biscuit from Mrs Claus’s Kitchen
(Under 1s receive a toy but do not include the biscuit or Build-a-Bear experience)
🌟 Make This Christmas Unforgettable
This isn’t just a visit… it’s a fully immersive festive adventure your family will remember forever.
👉 Join us at Cockfields Farm Park for Manchester’s most magical Christmas experience in 2026!
Cockfields Express
🚂 Journey through a magical winter wonderland to the North Pole on our full sized Virtual Reality Train for an unforgettable Christmas adventure! 🎄✨
3d Forest Walkway
🌲✨ Step into our magical 3D Enchanted Forest! Pop on your special glasses and discover a glowing Christmas wonderland full of festive surprises! 🎄
Build a Bear Show
🧸✨ Enjoy our magical Elf Show before bringing your very own cuddly bear to life! A heartwarming Christmas experience to treasure forever! 🎄
Plan your visit
Dates and times
21st November to 24th December 2026
09:00 - 19:30
How long
3-4 Hours
Ages
All Ages
Getting there
By Car
Cockfields Farm Park is located between Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham, with easy access from the M60.
From the M60: Exit at Junction 23 (Ashton-under-Lyne) or Junction 22 (Oldham), then follow local signs towards Lees/Newmarket Road.
By Train
The nearest train stations are:
Ashton-under-Lyne Station – around 10 minutes away by taxi.
Stalybridge Station – around 15 minutes away by taxi.
By Bus
From Oldham: Take the 425 Service. Get off at Abbeyhills Road stop, then it’s a short 6-minute walk to Cockfields Farm Park.
From Manchester / Ashton: Take the 231 Service from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. Get off at Lichfield Avenue stop, then walk around 15 minutes to reach Cockfields Farm Park.
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
Frequently Asked Questions
Most asked questions relating to Christmas.
From Santa's grottos and magical light trails to winter farm parks, theme park celebrations and immersive festive experiences, the UK has plenty of Christmas days out for all ages. Our Christmas Events hub highlights the most popular and top-rated options to help you choose the perfect adventure.
