Magical Sleepover

Christmas After Dark. Exclusively Yours - 5th December & 12th December 2026

When the last day visitors leave and the doors close to the public, a truly magical Christmas experience begins.

Introducing Wookey's Winter Wonderland Magical Sleepover. An exclusive after-hours festive event available only to overnight guests of Wookey Hole Hotel.

Created for families looking for something truly special this Christmas, this limited-capacity experience combines a magical evening of festive dining, premium Santa encounters, family entertainment, storytelling and an overnight stay, all taking place after dark in a private Christmas celebration reserved exclusively for Magical Sleepover guests.

Whether you're celebrating a family tradition, creating unforgettable memories with little ones, or simply looking for the ultimate Christmas treat, this is Christmas at Wookey Hole as few people will ever experience it.

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An entire evening of Christmas magic

Your magical evening begins from 5:30pm as Santa's Elves welcome you into an exclusive festive celebration.

Enjoy welcome drinks, festive surprises and a warm Christmas atmosphere as your family settles in for an unforgettable evening.

An exclusive opportunity to meet Father Christmas.

Available only to magical sleepover guests, each family receives a pre-booked appointment, creating a more personal and relaxed experience in our brand-new Winter Wonderland.

As part of your experience, you will travel through the enchanted forest to board the Wookey Express - a magical NEW 4D adventure that transports you to a snow-covered world beyond.

At the end of your journey, Santa awaits...

Every child will enjoy:

A personal visit with Father Christmas
A premium Christmas gift from the toy factory
A professional souvenir photograph
A commemorative Christmas certificate

This is a Santa experience designed to feel truly special, allowing families to spend quality time together while creating memories that will last long after Christmas has passed.

Festive dining included

Gather together for a delicious two-course festive carvery featuring traditional seasonal favourites for adults and family-friendly options for children.

With dinner included as part of your stay, families can relax and enjoy a wonderful Christmas evening together without worrying about where to eat or what comes next.

Christmas entertainment throughout the evening

The festive fun continues all evening with entertainment hosted by Wookey Hole's resident DJ Elf.

Expect a family disco, Christmas singalong, interactive games, festive competitions and plenty of surprises along the way.

As the evening unfolds, children can also enjoy festive activity packs, roaming Christmas characters and magical moments designed to keep the excitement alive throughout the event.

Bedtime stories with Mother Christmas

As the celebrations begin to wind down, families are invited to relax in the cosy Christmas Story Corner.

Hosted by Mother Christmas herself, guests can enjoy festive storytelling accompanied by complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows in a warm and welcoming setting.

It's the perfect way to end a magical evening before returning to your room for a comfortable night's sleep at Wookey Hole Hotel.

Stay overnight at the Wookey Hole Hotel

After an evening filled with Christmas magic, simply head upstairs and enjoy a relaxing overnight stay at Wookey Hole Hotel, followed by a freshly cooked breakfast the next morning.

No late-night drive home.

No rushing to fit everything into a single day.

Just more time together and a Christmas experience that feels truly special.

Explore Winter Wonderland at your leisure

As part of your Magical Sleepover Experience, you'll also receive admission to the whole of Wookey Hole where guests can enjoy the attraction before their evening experience or return the following day to continue the festive adventure.

Discover the magical new Christmas cave projections and enjoy all of the seasonal attractions that make Winter Wonderland one of the South West's most anticipated festive experiences.

What's included

Exclusive after-hours Winter Wonderland Magical Sleepover Experience
One night's accommodation at Wookey Hole Hotel
Cooked breakfast the following morning
Two-course festive carvery dinner
Premium Father Christmas experience
Premium gift for every child
Professional souvenir photograph
Commemorative certificate
Family entertainment throughout the evening
Mother Christmas storytelling experience
Hot chocolate and marshmallows
Admission to Wookey's Winter Wonderland attraction
Children's festive activity packs

A Christmas experience few will ever experience

Limited to selected dates and a small number of families, Wookey's Winter Wonderland Magical Sleepover Experience offers something truly unique: the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas at Wookey Hole after the attraction has closed and the festive world becomes yours to enjoy.

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Experience the magic without staying over

Not looking for an overnight stay? You can still enjoy the wonder of Christmas at Wookey Hole.

Our Winter Wonderland experience welcomes day visitors to explore festive attractions, meet Santa in his magical grotto, enjoy seasonal entertainment and create magical family memories throughout the Christmas season.

Perfect for families wanting to experience the enchantment of Wookey Hole at Christmas, with a range of dates and ticket options available.

Wookey's Winter Wonderland