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Kielder Winter Wonderland 2026
Kielder Water and Forest Park · Kielder, Northumberland · 28th November to 23rd December 2026
About this event
Kielder Winter Wonderland runs in Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland, on 11 dates: 28 and 29 November and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 December 2026. It is a full day experience, and your time is allocated when you book.
The day is built around a series of experiences named by the organiser: Snowy Owl and Friends, a Christmas theatre show, the Elves' Workshop, Mrs Christmas, the beavers and a chance to meet the reindeer.
The visit with Father Christmas is personal. When booking, the organiser asks for each child's name, their age on the day and a secret fact about them, such as a pet's name or something they have recently achieved, so that Father Christmas can use it.
Saturday 28 November 2026 is the relaxed day, for families living with additional needs. Every session that day runs at 50 per cent capacity, with reduced noise and raised lighting, colleagues trained in autism awareness and a social story to download in advance. It is booked separately. The venue is remote, 44 miles from Carlisle and 46 from Newcastle, so most families plan a whole day or stay locally.
Father Christmas knows their secret
At booking you share each child's name, age on the day and a secret fact, such as a pet's name or a recent achievement, so the meeting with Father Christmas is about them rather than a general hello.
A full day in the forest
This is a whole day rather than a short slot, with a Christmas theatre show, the Elves' Workshop, Mrs Christmas, Snowy Owl and Friends, the beavers and the reindeer all part of the experience in Kielder Forest.
A relaxed day for additional needs
Saturday 28 November 2026 is set aside for families living with additional needs, with every session at 50 per cent capacity, reduced noise and raised lighting, staff trained in autism awareness and a social story to download first.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
28th November to 23rd December 2026
28 and 29 November 2026
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 December 2026
Full day experience, times allocated at booking
Relaxed day: Saturday 28 November 2026Ages
All Ages
Getting there
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
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