Santa Sleepovers & Festive Breaks 2025 - Cheshire & Beyond
- Jennifer Kozyra
- Sep 20
- 5 min read
Updated: Oct 2
🎅Santa Sleepovers & Festive Breaks 2025 🎅
Cheshire & Beyond
There’s nothing quite as magical as taking the kids to meet Santa at Christmas – but why not make the experience even more special this year? Instead of just a day out, turn it into a Santa Sleepover or Festive Break, where the excitement lasts all weekend long. From cosy overnight stays in Cheshire to enchanting festive breaks a little further afield, there are plenty of places where you can combine meeting the big man himself with a short getaway filled with twinkling lights, seasonal activities, and family fun.
Whether it’s waking up to a winter wonderland, enjoying festive entertainment, or simply creating precious memories together, these Christmas breaks promise to make your visit to Santa truly unforgettable.
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To head back to "Your Ultimate guide to Christmas in Cheshire"
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To find gifts and get into the festive spirit with a Christmas Markets and Light Switch ons
Book a special treat with a Festive Afternoon Teas in Cheshire.
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🎅Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers
📅28th - 30th Nov, 5th - 7th, 12th - 24th Dec 2025
Aff link] Book Here
Begin your festive story as you step into one of the Resort hotels, adorned with magical Christmas spirit and decorations. Then, take a tour to the North Pole and find yourself transported to Santa's very own enchanting grotto where you can meet the jolly old man himself and receive a special gift. Then into the theme park with CBeebies Land where you can meet some of your favourite CBeebies friends plus experience theme park entertainment and activities. As evening falls, gather your family for a festive evening meal and enjoy the Christmas Panto. The next morning re fuel with a buffet breakfast before splashing around in the Waterpark.
⭐ Check-in day
1-Day Entry to the Theme Park with a selection of family rides and attractions
Theme park entertainment shows and activities
A unique visit to Santa’s Grotto
Traditional Christmas Pantomime
A fantastically festive evening meal and festive entertainment
An overnight stay in one of our fabulously themed hotels
⭐ Check-out day
A delicious buffet breakfast
Entry to the splashtastic Waterpark
9 holes of crazy Extraordinary Golf
🎅 Santa Sleepovers at Warwick Castle
📅 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th November, and 1st–23rd December 2025
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Enjoy festive touches throughout the cosy Warwick Castle Accommodation
In the morning, wake up to the sound of sleigh bells with a special elf wake-up call, where Santa's cheerful elves will bring a gift for little ones. Santa Sleepover packages also include a heartwarming Storytime with Santa*, creating a magical moment for your family
Your package includes:
An unforgettable overnight stay within the castle grounds
Two-day Warwick Castle entry ticket
Festive family evening entertainment**
Elf wake-up call***
Storytime with Santa experience^
Complimentary breakfast
Car parking and WiFi
Upgrade your package with discounted Light Trail or Ice-Skating Tickets
🎅 Christmas Short Breaks at LEGOLAND®
📅 22nd Nov - 4th Jan 2026
⭐ Aff link] book here
⭐ Or get a 2nd day Free in the park by booking here
Families can explore a festive world filled with activities and attractions designed for all ages. A selection of popular rides remain open, offering excitement against a backdrop of twinkling holiday lights.
Younger visitors can enjoy interactive LEGO® building activities, while everyone will love the special holiday shows and seasonal character meet-and-greets.
Your Bricktastic, Festive Sleepover Includes
🛌 1 Night's Festive B&B in a Themed LEGOLAND Hotel,
🎢 1 day entry to the Theme Park
🥓 A delicious breakfast in the morning
😃 Stay in an awesome LEGO® themed room
📖 Christmas Storytime
🎅 LEGOLAND® character meet & greets
🚗 Free parking & WiFi
🎅 Make your festive LEGOLAND Stay extra special by stepping into the enchanting Christmas Kingdom, where your family can meet Santa in his snowy cabin
🎅Festive Sleepover at Chessington World of Adventures
📅 22nd Nov - 31st Dec 2025
Aff link] book here
YOUR SHORT BREAK PACKAGE INCLUDES:
🛌 An overnight stay in our Resort Hotels
🐟 Entry to Winter’s Tail, Theme Park, Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium
🥓 A delicious breakfast
💧 Access to the Savannah Splash Pool†
🎶 Wild Hotel Entertainment
🚗 Free parking and WiFi
As part of your short break package, you will receive up to 32% off* your entry ticket to Winter’s Tail and the Christmas Village.
Book on a visit to Santa's Grotto as an extra when booking
🎅 Santa Sleepover at Gulliver's World Warrington Via Wowcher
Santa Sleepover for 4 - Bed & Breakfast, Theme Park Entry, & Land of Lights Lantern Festival Entry from £179
Af link] Book Here
What’s Included
🛌 Santa Sleepover: Stay in a brand-new family room at the spectacular Castle Hotel.
🎅 Meet Santa: Every child gets a personal visit to Santa's Grotto and receives a special Christmas gift.
🎢 Unlimited Park Access: Enjoy unlimited rides and attractions – from giggle-worthy spinning teacups to thrilling family coasters!
✨ Land of Lights Festival: As daylight fades, stroll through thousands of lanterns at the stunning Land of Lights Lantern Festival
🍳 Festive Breakfast: Start your next day with a magical breakfast with park characters or tuck into a delicious breakfast bap (varies by date).
⭐ Peak Santa Sleepover:
• Day One:
Check in From 4pm
Enjoy Land of Lights Tickets
• Day Two:
Early Morning Visit to Santa Festive breakfast with the characters.
Theme Park entry from 10.30am
⭐ Off-Peak Santa Sleepover:
• Day One:
Arrive from 10.30 onwards to enjoy all the rides & attractions
Visit to Santa Tickets for Land of Lights from 6.15pm
• Day Two:
Breakfast Bap
Check out at 10am
🎅 Christmas Stay & Play at Drayton Manor
📅 22nd Nov - 31st Dec
Enjoy a full day exploring our enchanting Christmas Wonderland, complete with twinkling lights, family rides, live entertainment, and a visit to Santa. Then, cosy up for the night in our 4-star on-site hotel and wake up to a delicious festive breakfast.
Christmas Stay & Play package includes:
- One night stay at the Drayton Manor Hotel
- One day entry to Christmas Wonderland
- Cinderella Pantomime
- Access to Enchanted Christmas Grotto
- A Delicious Hot Buffet Breakfast
- Childrens Entertainment
- Elf Hunt Around the Hotel
- Breakfast with Sir Topham Hatt*
- A Round of Mini Golf
- Free Parking & Wi-Fi
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