Get into the festive mood at London Wetland Centre's wonderful winter weekend. Children will be thrilled to hop aboard for a husky sleigh ride and visit Santa in his magical grotto or take a ride on a donkey.
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 festive donkey ride; it will make a great photograph with the donkeys saddled up in their Christmas finery.
You can also help Santa's elves prepare for the Big Day in the Elves Workshop. Help them make festive decorations or small Christmas gifts to take home.
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.
- Normal admission prices to London Wetland Centre apply
- Husky and donkey rides are free with paid admission (children 8 or younger, with weight restrictions. Children must be old enough to hold on by themselves for the donkey ride). 10am to 4pm.
- Visit to Santa is £6 per child (cash only) including goody bag. Santa tickets cannot be pre-booked.
- Elves workshop is free although there is a small charge for some of the crafts
- The welfare of the animals comes first, so if they need to stop for an unplanned break or slightly earlier than advertised we will allow them to do so