Christmas at Discovery Land
Step into the magic of the festive season on the Priory Farm Estate, opening on the 23rd November.
Events
Peak - £10 per person | Off-Peak - £8 per person (+ Booking Fee)
Under 2's go free
Join Conifer the reindeer and Discovery Land guardians Fern, Timber, and Pebble, on a starry journey filled with wonder. As you wander through the trail, discover our twinkling experiences hidden behind our 12 Secret Star advent-style doors. Ride a shooting star, catch a falling star and feel their sparkle as you immerse yourself in the wonder of the festive season.
Designed to spark the imagination of adults and children alike, explore our sensory play areas, climbing features, interactive challenges and see some of our beloved features shine. Don't forget to capture the magic under our Star Tunnel, snap a photo or two with our Giant Wreath Rainbow or Festive Giants Chair, and, of course, hop aboard Father Christmas’ Sleigh!
Shine bright with us this winter, and let the magic of Christmas light up your festive spirit!
Discovery Land is an outdoor family nature trail, taking you through ancient woodland, green pastures, meadows and around our lakes. Throughout the walk, you’ll find plenty to entertain your young ones, from adventure play, treehouses, balance beams and climbing frames, to educational prompts and seasonal displays.
Throughout the year, we run a variety of different trails with themes in tune with the changing seasons. Our seasonal trails offer new experiences for our loyal visitors with new features to explore, promising ever-changing adventures in the great outdoors.
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Ticket Transfers / Cancellations
- Discovery Land tickets are strictly non-refundable.
- Tickets are transferable for all ticket purchasers who have created an Account when you book your tickets.
- This allows you to manage your booking and change the date and time of your visit, should you need to, up to 12 hours prior to your booked date.
- Making any changes to your booking will incur a small administration fee of £0.50 per person.
- Tickets will not be transferable for ticket purchases who do not create an Account upon booking.
Admission Terms
- Entry is only permissible when your Discovery Land Ticket is either printed or the Booking Reference Number or QR code is shown upon entry.
- Your ticket states your arrival time slot, you can arrive at Discovery land anytime within this allocated period. Missed time slots may be refused entry.
- Once you have checked in, you can have as much time at Discovery Land as you like within our opening hours (we close at 5:30pm Monday - Saturday, 4:30pm Sundays and Bank Holidays).
- Children under the age of 16 years old are not permitted entry into Discovery Land without an adult. They must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Children under 2 years of age are free of charge but still need to be added when purchasing tickets.
- No dogs or pets are permitted at Discovery Land.
- All persons covered by the Discovery Land Ticket must enter the attraction at the same time or have a copy of the online ticket when entering Discovery Land.
- Priory Farm Estate Limited Management reserves the right to refuse admission for any reason.
- Discovery Land tickets may not be resold.
- If the Discovery Land Ticket/Booking Code is scanned and shows that it has already been redeemed then entry will be refused.
- Guests are reminded that for technical, operational, weather or other reasons, any attraction may be altered, changed, closed, removed or otherwise unavailable without prior notice. Priory Farm Estate Limited reserves the rights to change programmes of attractions and facilities as necessary.
This winter, join the festivities for a very special journey to meet Father Christmas. Your favourite fairy, Tinselbottom and our warm hearted Mary Christmas will be eagerly awaiting to see you! Through the wonders of storytelling and song, you will be transported into a land of wonder, wishes and magic.
The Father Christmas Experience is an immersive piece of theatre that brings the magic of Christmas to life. Through storytelling, song and special effects, embark on a musical journey and meet different Christmas characters who will take you on an unforgettable adventure for all the family.
Our Christmas stars have lost their sparkle and the magic of the season is at risk! Can you help Skyler and the snow leopards make the stars shine bright again? Father Christmas relies on the twinkling stars to guide him around the world on Christmas Eve to deliver all the presents. With the help of Tinselbottom and Mary Christmas, you’ll embark on a magical adventure to save Christmas and make the stars shine bright once again! ✨
Share the light of Christmas with us at Priory Farm this year and make it your most special Christmas yet!
This year, the Father Christmas Experience has moved to a magical new home in Discovery Land, where festive wonder awaits at every turn! Tinselbottom and Mary Christmas can’t wait to welcome you to our brand-new theatre space. After the show, Father Christmas will be waiting to greet you just across our Festive Village Green. Treat yourself to a toasted marshmallow as you prepare for your special moment with the big man himself! So wrap up warm and get festive with us in the great outdoors!
Our Father Christmas Experience is brought to you in collaboration with The Magical Enchanted Forest.
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OFF PEAK:
Small Festive Folk: Child ticket (0-12 years)
£28 per person + 50p booking fee (including a gift from Father Christmas)
Please note all children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Big Festive Folk: Adult ticket (12+)
£20 per person + 50p booking fee
Baby Festive Folk: Siblings under 6 months old, attending with an older sibling (Little Festive Folk)
Complimentary entry, excludes a gift from Father Christmas
PEAK PRICES:
Small Festive Folk: Child ticket (0-12 years)
£32 per person + 50p booking fee (including a gift from Father Christmas)
Please note all children must be accompanied by an Adult
Big Festive Folk: Adult ticket (12+)
£22 per person + 50p booking fee
Baby Festive Folk: Siblings under 6 months old, attending with an older sibling (Little Festive Folk)
Complimentary entry, excludes a gift from Father Christmas
Each booking must contain at least one Big Festive Folk (Adult) and one Small Festive Folk. For older children aged 12+ that wish to receive a gift from Father Christmas, you are welcome to book a Small Festive Folk ticket.
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Ticket Terms
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A small Festive Folk (child) is someone aged between 0 months and 12 years. A Big Festive Folk (adult) is some aged 12 years or over. A Baby Festive Folk is someone aged between 0 to 6 months who is accompanied by a small Festive Folk (paying child).
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Each booking must contain at least one Big Festive Folk (adult) and one Small Festive Folk (child).
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Each paying child (small Festive Folk) will receive a gift from Father Christmas.
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For older children aged 12+ that wish to receive a gift from Father Christmas, you are welcome to book a Small Festive Folk ticket.
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Siblings (Baby Festive Folk) under 6 months can visit for free with their older sibling but will not receive a gift from Father Christmas.
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Tickets are only transferable to another session up to 12 hours before your scheduled visit, subject to availability.
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Tickets are strictly non-refundable. No refunds will be issued if you miss or are late to the experience.
We are pleased to offer 2 relaxed performances on Sunday 1st December (at 9:15am and 10am). These performances are designed for little ones who may find visiting a new place daunting, especially those on the autistic spectrum.
In these performances, sound levels are lowered and audience noise during the performance will not be discouraged. The audience capacity is also lowered, allowing for more space and a less overwhelming environment. Please note, there are soft light effects, but no strobe lighting is included in any of the performances
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This winter, join the festivities for a very special journey to meet Father Christmas. Your favourite fairy, Tinselbottom and our warm hearted Mary Christmas will be eagerly awaiting to see you! Through the wonders of storytelling and song, you will be transported into a land of wonder, wishes and magic.
The Father Christmas Experience is an immersive piece of theatre that brings the magic of Christmas to life. Through storytelling, song and special effects, embark on a musical journey and meet different Christmas characters who will take you on an unforgettable adventure for all the family.
Our Christmas stars have lost their sparkle and the magic of the season is at risk! Can you help Skyler and the snow leopards make the stars shine bright again? Father Christmas relies on the twinkling stars to guide him around the world on Christmas Eve to deliver all the presents. With the help of Tinselbottom and Mary Christmas, you’ll embark on a magical adventure to save Christmas and make the stars shine bright once again! ✨
Share the light of Christmas with us at Priory Farm this year and make it your most special Christmas yet!
This year, the Father Christmas Experience has moved to a magical new home in Discovery Land, where festive wonder awaits at every turn! Tinselbottom and Mary Christmas can’t wait to welcome you to our brand-new theatre space. After the show, Father Christmas will be waiting to greet you just across our Festive Village Green. Treat yourself to a toasted marshmallow as you prepare for your special moment with the big man himself! So wrap up warm and get festive with us in the great outdoors!
Our Father Christmas Experience is brought to you in collaboration with The Magical Enchanted Forest.
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OFF PEAK:
Small Festive Folk: Child ticket (0-12 years)
£28 per person + 50p booking fee (including a gift from Father Christmas)
Please note all children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Big Festive Folk: Adult ticket (12+)
£20 per person + 50p booking fee
Baby Festive Folk: Siblings under 6 months old, attending with an older sibling (Little Festive Folk)
Complimentary entry, excludes a gift from Father Christmas
Each booking must contain at least one Big Festive Folk (Adult) and one Small Festive Folk.
For older children aged 12+ that wish to receive a gift from Father Christmas, you are welcome to book a Small Festive Folk ticket.
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Ticket Terms
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A small Festive Folk (child) is someone aged between 0 months and 12 years. A Big Festive Folk (adult) is some aged 12 years or over. A Baby Festive Folk is someone aged between 0 to 6 months who is accompanied by a small Festive Folk (paying child).
-
Each booking must contain at least one Big Festive Folk (adult) and one Small Festive Folk (child).
-
Each paying child (small Festive Folk) will receive a gift from Father Christmas.
-
For older children aged 12+ that wish to receive a gift from Father Christmas, you are welcome to book a Small Festive Folk ticket.
-
Siblings (Baby Festive Folk) under 6 months can visit for free with their older sibling but will not receive a gift from Father Christmas.
-
Tickets are only transferable to another session up to 12 hours before your scheduled visit, subject to availability.
-
Tickets are strictly non-refundable. No refunds will be issued if you miss or are late to the experience.
We are thrilled to invite you to enter the magical world of Christmas in our theatre in the heart of our festive Village Green on Discovery Land.
The Christmas stars have lost their sparkle, will you be able to help Skyler and the snow leopards make the Christmas stars shine bright once again?
An original musical show, giving children and grown-ups a chance to dive into the enchanting world of Christmas together. Get lost in the magic of this immersive experience and let TInselbottom and Mary Christmas take you on a festive adventure through song and storytelling.
This 30 minute show is the perfect introduction to theatre for children, plus adults and Grandparents will love it too! Be ready to let those imaginations sparkle and enjoy this original musical story together.
SHOW ONLY PRICING:
Peak: £16.00
Off Peak: £14.00
Babies on laps (under 1) Free
Please note these are show only tickets. This ticket does not include a visit to see Father Christmas. If you would like to see Father Christmas, please book The Father Christmas Experience which includes tickets to see Share the Light of Christmas (performance), a 1:1 visit to Father Christmas and a gift.
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