Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas
Tilgate Park, Crawley · 5 December to 23 December 2026
Photo of Crawley: Dr Neil Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Crawley: Dr Neil Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0
Santa visits Tilgate Park in Crawley across several weekends and midweek days in December 2026, from 10am to 6pm. Families and young children can book a group experience with Santa for up to 15 children, visit Santa in his grotto, or take part in a festive wreath making workshop. Each child receives a gift from Santa during the Santa visits.
Highlights
- Santa visits on selected dates from 5 to 23 December 2026
- Group experience for up to 15 children, grotto visits and wreath making
- Booking is required; check the official events page for prices and age guidance
Getting there
Tilgate Park, RH10 5PQ
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