Santa Claus Experience

at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Waltham Abbey Available from Sat 21 Nov to Thu 24 Dec

Make your own teddy bear to take home

+ meet Santa in his grotto!

Book The Santa Claus Experience tickets & enjoy magical Christmas activities at Lee Valley

Christmas is coming to Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park! Join Santa's cheeky elves for a 90-minute festive group experience packed with Christmas shows, gingerbread decorating, Santa's Grotto and plenty of surprises along the way.

  • Meet Santa Claus in his grotto with plenty of opportunities for family photos
  • Watch Buddy the Elf and the cheeky elves bring festive fun to the stage
  • Meet Mother Christmas and enjoy her magical kitchen show
  • Decorate your very own festive gingerbread person to take home... or eat!
  • Help Santa down the chimney in a fun activity where all children can get involved
  • Visit the Teddy Bear Market and make a cuddly friend to take home

From Passport Control to Santa's Grotto, there's Christmas magic around every corner. Get the family together and prepare for 90 minutes of shows, activities, cheeky elf antics and a very special meeting with Father Christmas.

The Santa Claus Experience at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park

  • Dates: From 21st November 2026
  • Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
  • Experience: Festive group tour
  • Location: Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF
  • Booking: Pre-booking required
  • Please Note: The farm park is closed during this event and only The Santa Claus Experience tour operates

Santa's Grotto, festive shows, gingerbread & make-your-own teddy workshop - included in your tickets!

Your Christmas adventure begins at Passport Control, where the elves are ready to welcome you. From there, make your way through a series of festive experiences with plenty of opportunities for children to join in.

  • Passport Control: Begin your Christmas adventure and get ready to enter the festive experience
  • Buddy the Elf Show: Watch the elves put on their glitteringly festive display
  • Mother Christmas' Kitchen: Meet Mother Christmas and watch her magical kitchen show
  • Gingerbread Decorating: Each child can decorate their own festive gingerbread person
  • Help Santa Down the Chimney: All children can join in and give Santa a helping hand
  • Santa's Grotto: Meet Santa Claus with plenty of opportunities for festive photos
  • Teddy Bear Market: Each child can choose a cuddly friend, give it a wishing heart and filling, then take it home
  • Festive Entertainment: Expect magical shows, cheeky elf pranks and plenty of Christmas fun throughout your tour

Book The Santa Claus Experience at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park and make Christmas even more exciting before the big day arrives. Santa and the elves are waiting!

Location

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park

Stubbins Hall Lane,
Waltham Abbey,
Essex,
EN9 2EF
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How to find us

By Car

The farm is two miles north of Waltham Abbey on the B194 and just four miles from the M25.

Parking at the farm is FREE. Sat Nav postcode: EN9 2EF

By Bus

Buses stop outside Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Abbey (buses 250, 251).

The farm is a two-mile walk through River Lee Country Park.

By Train

The nearest station is Cheshunt, it is then a pleasant two mile walk through River Lee Country Park to the farm.

Follow the signs through this beautiful country park.

Facilities
  • Festive hot drinks available before visiting Passport Control
  • Cashless site accepting credit and debit cards
  • Photo opportunities during the Santa visit
  • Accessible facilities are available at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park generally, but the Santa tour itself is not suitable for wheelchairs because of the terrain.
More Info
Is Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park wheelchair accessible?

Much of Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park has hard-standing surfaces, making many indoor and outdoor areas accessible to wheelchair users. Some areas, including the activity field, are on grass and uneven ground. Accessible facilities include an adapted toilet and an adult-sized changing area.

What age is Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park suitable for?

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is a family attraction with farm animals, play areas and activities for children. Ticket categories include under 6 months, toddlers aged 6 months to under 2 years and general admission for ages 2+.

Does Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park offer carer tickets? If so, how do I book a carer ticket?

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park offers discounted admission for carers accompanying disabled visitors. For the Halloween Festival, the official ticket information states that carers receive £5 off admission.

Is there food and drink at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park?

Yes. Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park has a permanent catering outlet serving hot and cold meals, including a children's menu. Additional catering outlets may also operate during events and high season, and visitors are welcome to bring a picnic.

Does Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park have parking?

Yes. Parking at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is free for visitors, with overflow parking also available nearby.

Can I bring a picnic to Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park?

Yes. Visitors can bring their own picnic to Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, with outdoor seating and tables available around the attraction.

Are dogs allowed at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park?

Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the farm and must not be left in cars in the car park. Service and guide dogs are permitted.

Is Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park cashless?

Yes. Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is cashless and accepts major credit cards and contactless payments.

What do Lee Valley Christmas tickets include?

The Santa Claus Experience at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park tickets include:

  • Around 90 minutes of festive activities and entertainment
  • Passport Control to begin the Christmas adventure
  • Buddy the Elf Show
  • Mother Christmas’ Kitchen show
  • Gingerbread decorating, with each child decorating their own festive gingerbread person
  • Help Santa Down the Chimney, an activity all children can join in
  • A visit to Santa’s Grotto, with opportunities to take family photos
  • Teddy Bear Market, where each child makes a cuddly teddy with a wishing heart to take home
  • Festive shows and cheeky elf entertainment throughout the experience

Important: standard farm admission and normal farm activities are not included. The farm park is closed during The Santa Claus Experience, with only the festive tour operating.

Are these the cheapest tickets for Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park?

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