29th November - 24th December 2025

Cockfields Christmas Experience

Adult prices £46.95 Over 16's Child prices £59.95 Under 16's Under 1's are £22.95

Manchesters Ultimate Christmas Experience-Ride the Cockfields Express and Meet Santa

LocationCockfields Farm

Typical Visit Time3-4 Hours

Suitable For16 years old & All Group Sizes

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Reindeer and ELF
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What to Expect...

Get ready to make unforgettable memories with your family at Cockfields Farm Park this festive season!

From a magical train ride to the North Pole to a heartwarming visit with Santa in his cosy grotto, our Christmas Experience is packed with seasonal delights:

Ride the Train to the North Pole – Board at Platform 25 and journey through a snowy, festive landscape.

Wander through Elf Village – Experience the Elves magical world up close.

Private Grotto Visit with Santa – Receive a magical golden coin to exchange for a toy in Santa’s Toy Shop.

Choose a Toy from Santa’s Toy Shop – The choice is yours!

Stroll through the Enchanted Forest – Put on your magical glasses and discover festive surprises.

Watch a Christmas Show & Build-your-own-Bear - Enjoy a joyful Christmas performance and take home your very own cuddly friend.

Decorate a Treat in Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen – With allergy-friendly options available.

Meet Real Reindeer & Make Reindeer Dust – Help Santa’s reindeer fly this Christmas Eve!

Visit the North Pole Post Office – Take your Christmas wishes straight to the North Pole Sorting Office.

All tickets include all activities

Children’s tickets include all activities, a toy, a build-your-own-bear and a festive treat from Mrs Claus’s Kitchen (note, allergy friendly options will be available)

Under 1s tickets include all activities and a toy (note, under 1s do not get a free build-your-own-bear or festive treat from Mrs Claus’s Kitchen. Please purchase a Child Ticket if you want the complete experience for your Under 1)

Book now to secure your place.

Let the magic of Christmas come to life at Cockfields Farm Park.

Important Information:

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Duration: The experience lasts approximately 2 hours (you are welcome to stay on the farm longer)

Grotto Capacity: The grotto comfortably accommodates up to 6 people. You may purchase more than 6 tickets for different families, but please note the grotto space itself is limited to 6 guests at a time.

Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. Late arrival may result in your tickets being invalidated.

Access to the Farm: Access to the farm will only be granted at your booked time. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes early.

Prams & Pushchairs: We kindly ask that prams and pushchairs are left at the designated pram station, which you can collect after your grotto visit. Exceptions will be made for wheelchair users and guests with reduced mobility. Please be aware that the area around the North Pole features loose surfaces.

Event Highlights

Train

Cockfields Express

Hop aboard the Cockfields Express! Experience the ultimate festive travel on our fully immersive Virtual Reality Train. A magical journey like no other!

Elf Village

Elf village

Arrive at the Elf Village! Disembark the train into a breathtaking, snowy wonderland. Meet the busy Elves, explore their homes, and feel the magic!

Santa

Meet Santa

Step into the warm, private grotto! Meet Santa Claus for a one-on-one chat. Tell him all you want for Christmas! A magical, unforgettable moment!

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Child£59.95
Adult£46.95
Babies and Toddlers£22.95
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Opening Times

09:00 - 18:30

Location Details

Full Address:

Cockfields Farm, Lees Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8AR

Get Directions

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.

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