Christmas at Wicksteed will be best in show!
Wicksteed Park has always been a great place for dogs – but the event which kicks off our festive celebrations takes that to a new level.
The annual Santa Paws in the Park dog show, which began in 2024, is on November 28 and will be the biggest and best yet.
It provides a fantastic fun day out for everyone and runs from 11am to 2pm. You can show off your dog’s tail wagging or best Christmas jumper in one of the categories, which also include Prettiest Pooch, Most Handsome Hound and Best Six Legs with a Christmas Theme and Best in Show.
Entry includes one train ride for the dog and owner on the Woofsteed Railway – additional train tickets can be bought from the Gift Shop.
Businesses and charities can have stalls at the event too, with further details here:
Entry is £3.50 per category when booked online, or £4 per category on the day.
Bookings are open for the incredibly popular Christmas at Wicksteed, on December weekends as well as December 21, 22, 23 and 24, which includes meeting Santa and boarding at the North Pole Station to ride the Wicksteed Railway.
You can also meet the animals at Wicky’s Farmyard, play crazy golf at Pig ‘N Putt, and twirl on the Carousel, Cups and Saucers or the Heritage Toy Roundabout.
Head to the Learning Centre for Christmas crafts and to prepare reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve.
Leave your wish on the Wishing Tree and brand new for 2026, the Elf Training Trail will test if aspiring elves are fit enough to be one of Santa’s helpers.
Festive refreshments are available from the Northern Lights Café and Garden Café and children get a golden ticket to collect a gift from the Elf’s Workshop.
Tickets are £17 per adult and £22 per child, with an opening weekend deal making children’s tickets £20 and adult tickets £16. Attractions in the park’s Adventure Zone will also be open on December 27 to 30.
The Walk Like a Man Christmas Daytime Show and Lunch is coming to Wicksteed Park Pavilion from 11am until 3:45pm on December 17, with tickets £65 per person.
The show will also be performed from 7pm until 10.15pm on December 11.
Tickets are £32 per person (food not included).
Tickets are also now available for the park’s festive party nights, on December 4, 5 and 18.