While Christmas 2026 may feel a million miles away, the event is already booking up fast
While Christmas may feel a million miles away, as many parents will know, popular festive events often sell out fast. Those seeking fun activities to keep the Christmas magic well and truly alive for little ones will no doubt be familiar with the likes of Lapland UK and Winter Wonderland, butSanta Sleepovers are available on selected dates between November 27th and December 23rd.
Prices start from as little as £96 per person, but vary depending on the hotel and room selected as well as other factors. For those looking for an idea of pricing, at the time of writing it costs from £429 for two adults and two children aged 2 and 8 years old to stay at the Alton Towers Hotel for one night on December 4.
This includes Santa's Grotto access, a pantomime, 9 hole golf, a waterpark pass, 1 Day CBeebies Land and Mutiny Bay, free parking and a buffet breakfast with a festive evening meal. The Splash Landings Hotel also starts from the same price for the selected criteria, while the popular CBeebies Land hotel works out slightly dearer with prices starting from £464.consider Center Parcs' Winter Wonderland breaks which are available between Friday 6 November 2026 and Monday 4 January 2027.
Families can get unlimited access to Santa’s Woodland Village, as well as the chance to visit the Enchanted Light Garden and even see Santa's sleigh gliding past - prices vary and can be checked for specific dates and group sizes on the Center Parcs website.rave reviews for the Alton Towers Santa Sleepover . One said as part of a lengthy five star rating: "Our first visit to Alton towers with 2 children ages 2 and 5.
We attended the Santa sleepover. One word - fabulous.
"Arriving at the CBeebies hotel we were greeted by the friendly and attentive staff at the door who made us feel very welcome. The kids were blown away immediately by the bright colours and interactive entrance.
" They did however go on to mention they felt the experience worked best for younger children, writing: "We booked early and got a great deal. Absolutely 100% recommended.
"When you add up the cost of a normal hotel, food etc it works out to be well worth the cost. I would say it’s probably not suitable for older kids as the rest of the park is closed.
Meanwhile another raved: "We visited with my granddaughter for the Santa sleepover. It was a magical experience with everything from the CBeebies park, the visit to mistletoe lane to see Santa and the elves and the actual stay at the hotel being perfect.
"Everything was beautifully decorated for Christmas, the staff were amazing and the evening meal and breakfast was delicious, it just could have been a little hotter. The staff sang happy birthday to my granddaughter at breakfast as it was her 6th birthday.
"The pantomime was very entertaining for both the kids and adults. We would definitely visit again for the Santa sleepover, it was very well organised and excellent value for money.
"Part of another five star review reads: "We stayed at CBeebies land hotel for the Santa Sleepover to celebrate my son’s 2nd birthday. Our stay was amazing!
"Santa was really good and the elves put so much effort into making it really magical. The park was clean and the ride selection was great for younger children with CBeebies land. I thought the park was really well decorated for Christmas.
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