Meet Santa And Take A Husky Sleigh Ride

Get into the festive mood at WWT London Wetland Centre’s wonderful winter weekend! New for this year children can take a ride on a donkey, and they'll also be thrilled to hop aboard for a husky sleigh ride and visit Santa in his magical grotto.

Head over to our northern pine forest; Father Christmas will be ready to welcome families in his cosy grotto among the trees.

Take a sleigh ride with the huggable huskies: they’re lovely to look at but also working animals, so younger children can experience the excitement of a husky sleigh ride. Or perhaps you’d like a family photo taken with one of these cuddly dogs as a special seasonal souvenir? Children can also take a donkey ride; it will make a great photograph with the donkeys dressed up in their Christmas finery.

Here at Britain’s favourite nature reserve you can enjoy the Christmas celebrations among beautiful surroundings. Take a stroll among the lakes, meadows and ponds of this wonderful winter oasis and then relax over Christmas lunch in our Water's Edge Cafe.

By enjoying a festive weekend with us you're also contributing towards our vital conservation work in the UK and around the world.

Santa tickets cannot be pre-booked. Please bear in mind the queues can be lengthy, and it may not be possible to participate in all the events on offer this weekend.

Normal admission prices to WWT London Wetland Centre apply
In the event of rain the Father Christmas queue will be moved indoors.
Husky sleigh rides are free with admission (children 8 or younger, with weight restrictions)
Donkey sleigh rides are free with admission (children only and weight restrictions apply)