Christmas at Cotswold Farm Park: Meet Santa on the Farm
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Father Christmas Knows Their Name
Before your visit to Cotswold Farm Park, tell our elves a little about your child. Then watch their face light up as Father Christmas greets them by name. And the magic doesn’t stop there, our elves remember them throughout their festive farm adventure!
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A Gift to Choose, a Teddy to Create
In Jinglewood Village, little ones choose their own present from the Present Room and bring a new furry friend to life in the elves’ workshop.
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A Whole Day of Christmas Magic
A Whole Day of Christmas Magic Make the most of your festive farm adventure. Arrive from 9.30am and explore indoor barns, meet the animals, enjoy playtime and discover Jinglewood’s food and fireside fun.
Seven chapters of a story they'll tell all year
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Father Christmas' Grotto
Our friendly elves will lead you to the grotto where your little one will meet Father Christmas himself, who knows all about them of course - thanks to a little North Pole magic!
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The Present Room
Next, head to the Present Room to pick a gift - from babies to toddlers and children, there's something for everyone!
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Teddy Bear Workshop
Choose a cuddly friend to take home, then our elves will help your little one build them!
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The Gingerbread Kitchen
Baked fresh in our kitchen and allergen friendly, you can build your own festive sweet treat with plenty of tasty toppings - it's mess friendly and fun, perfect for little hands!
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Marshmallow Toasting
During the day, bounce on our bouncy pillows, and by night, warm up by toasting marshmallows and making s'mores around our cosy fire pits.
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Indoor and Outdoor Play
We have both covered with indoor and outdoor play areas that your little one can enjoy whatever the weather, rain or shine!
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The Ox Shed Restaurant
Indulge in all your favourite festive treats in the cosy setting of our Ox Shed restaurant, with smaller plates for little farmers. See what's on the menu here.
Santa’s Grotto Opening Dates 2026
Book a private visit with Father Christmas at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, near Cheltenham. Our Christmas on the Farm grotto is open:
- Friday 27 – Sunday 29 November
- Friday 4 – Sunday 6 December
- Friday 11 – Sunday 13 December
- Every day, Thursday 17 – Wednesday 23 December
Grotto experiences run from 9.45am to 6.30pm, and your ticket includes the whole day at the Farm Park from 9.30am. Looking for a quieter visit with little ones? Fridays and 17–19 December are our calmest days.
Your Family’s Day with Father Christmas
It begins at the elves’ ribbon door. Inside Santa’s grotto, it’s just your family and Father Christmas, and he already knows your child’s name. Next comes the Present Room, where they choose their own gift. Then they build a teddy bear in the elves’ workshop and decorate gingerbread in the festive kitchen.
The rest of the day is yours to explore the Cotswold Farm Park. Meet the animals, toast marshmallows round the fire pits, and warm up with hot chocolate and Christmas treats in the Ox Shed.
Included in every child’s ticket: a private visit with Father Christmas, a gift, the Teddy Bear Workshop, gingerbread decorating, and all-day Farm Park entry from 9.30am.
Note all Father Christmas Experience ticket holders have access to the Farm Park and the activities included within your ticket from 9:30am.
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Don't drive home. Keep the magic going.
Get cosy and warm your hands around a mug of hot choc in our Luxury lodges, Cabins and Premium Pitches and settle down after a full days festive celebrations. Our premium pitches and accommodation will also be open all winter!
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Shop for Souvenirs
Discover a treasure trove of gifts and mementos at our shop. Whether you're looking for a reminder of your festive experience or a special gift for a loved one, our shop has something for everyone.
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FAQs
- What age does the Christmas Experience cater for? Our Christmas Experience is suitable for all children, but is designed with younger children more in mind who are excited to see Santa. All the activities are perfect for little hands and our helpful elves understand tiny attention spans and sensory needs. Our baby ticket includes a personalised meeting with Father Christmas and a choice of gift from the toy shop.
Top toddler tip - book a weekday for gentler crowd levels!
- Is the rest of the Farm Park open? Yes the Farm Park is open and available to visit. But note during the winter not all the farm animals will be out in the fields.
- What activities are available indoors? The indoor Animal and Discovery Barns will be open for all to enjoy, along with the indoor Activity Barn.
- What are the opening times? The Christmas Experience at the Cotswold Farm Park starts on November 27th running all the way until December 23rd. Please click here to see the opening times for the Farm Park.