Best Christmas days out in Warwickshire 2026
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There are loads of things to do in Warwickshire this Christmas! This is a comprehensive list of the best Christmas days out in Warwickshire. They include places to see Santa and other festive activities both with and without Santa visits. You can jump straight to each event using the links in the table below. Advance booking is essential at all attractions unless otherwise stated.
This post covers the Warwickshire area only. If you are looking for Christmas days out in nearby counties, please see below:
You can also check out my post about all the Pantomimes taking place across the West Midlands Region, which includes Warwickshire.
Battlefield Line – Santa Trains
Not yet announced for 2026 – the below information is about last year’s experience for information only.
Book a table or compartment for a train ride with a difference onboard the Battlefield Line this Christmas. Santa will be joining you on board! This sold out last year so they advise booking early. Choose between the following options:
Bronze
Sit at a table for four in an open plan coach. Adults will receive a mince pie and children receive a packet of sweets. Santa visits each table with small gifts for the children.
Silver
Sit in a private compartment in a group of up to eight people. Adults receive wine and a mince pie on board, while children are given a drink of juice and some sweets. Santa will visit each compartment during the journey with a great present for all the children.
Gold
The flagship Battlefield Line experience sees passengers arriving in their private compartment to find a festive hamper from the elves. Wine, festive goodies, soft drinks, mince pies, biscuits, crisps, satsumas and chocolates are all available, along with alternatives to suit dietary requirements as long as you let them know when booking. Santa visits each compartment, chats to the children and gives them a lovely present.
Dates: Not yet announced.
Website: The Battlefield Line
Review: Tripadvisor
Children’s Play Village Warwickshire Christmas 2026
Not yet announced for 2026 – the below information is about last year’s experience for information only.
Santa Visits
The Snow Fairy joins Santa on an adventure in the Christmas village. Look out for songs, dancing and a little magic as the pair meet other friends from the North Pole. All children receive a gift from Santa.
Dates: Not yet announced.
Website: Children’s Play Village
Review: Tripadvisor
Coombe Abbey – Luminate Live Christmas 2026
Luminate Live is a festive light trail that takes place in various different venues. The breath-taking, illuminated trail through Coombe Abbey Park will be back to delight and enthral visitors for Christmas 2026. It features gorgeous lighting elements and amazing light play set to ambient music. A magical experience for all ages. The light trail has been updated for 2026 with fresh artistic designs. If you’d love to take your dog, check the booking page for dog-friendly nights.
Dates: 28th November 2026 to 1st January 2027.
Website: Luminate Live
Review: Coventry Live
Enchanted Tea Room – Grinchmas 2026
The original Grinch film was released 25 years ago this year and the Enchanted Tea Rooms are celebrating! Journey to Whoville for songs, dances, mischievous magic and a unique Grinchmas afternoon tea. The themed menu features savoury and sweet treats, drinks and plenty of festive green treats to celebrate everyone’s favourite Christmas movie. While you eat, you can enjoy a Christmas show with the Grinch and his friends. There’s also a Christmas grotto with a difference – visitors will be able to step into the Grinch’s grotto to receive either a naughty or nice gift. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available. They highly recommend booking early because their events sell out quickly every year.
Dates: 11th to 24th December 2026
Website: Enchanted Tea Room
Review: Tripadvisor
Hatton Adventure World Warwickshire – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom 2026
Plans haven’t yet been formalised for Christmas 2026, but there’s a lovely page on the website with lots of hints about what’s going to be happening, including:
- Meet Father Christmas in his grotto via the land of the elves
- Animal handling
- Falconry displays
- Farmyard favourites
- Outdoor paddocks
- 3D glowing forest
- Create-a-bear and Father Christmas’ toy shop
- Mr Holly’s Magic Key Show
- Wishing Tree
- Make Reindeer Food
- North Pole Post Office
- Gingerbread Factory
- Funfair
- Superslide Mania
- Festive food and drink
Dates: 30th November and 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th to 24th December 2026.
Website: Hatton Adventure World
Review: Stratford Blog
Kenilworth Castle Warwickshire
Not yet announced for 2026 – the below information is about last year’s experience for information only.
Visit Father Christmas at Kenilworth Castle and hear him telling stories among festive decorations. This is a group storytelling session and every child will receive a small gift. One adult can accompany each child and they advise arriving at least 15 minutes before your allocated time to see Santa. Other festive activities also take place during the same weekends.
Dates: Not yet announced
Website: Kenilworth Castle
Review: I can’t find a review of the Christmas experience but you can read our review of a dog friendly family day out at Kenilworth Castle.
Stratford Upon Avon – Victorian Christmas Market 2026
There’s no details about the format this year’s Christmas Market will take, the website currently focuses more on road closures and the opportunity to take part. However, it tends to update closer to the time with more useful details for people planning to attend. In previous years, there have been around 200 stalls set up in the town, along with entertainment in the form of street performers.
Dates: 28th and 29th November and 5th and 6th December 2026.
Website: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Review: Coventry Live
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire – Christmas at the Castle and Illuminated Light Trail 2026
Not yet announced for 2026 – the below information is about last year’s experience for information only.
Choose to visit Warwick Castle during the day or the evening this Christmas. Christmas at the Castle is the daytime experience with extra attractions that can be added to your day. Alternatively, visit the illuminated light trail after dark to see the castle from a different perspective.
Christmas at the Castle
The dazzling decorations, twinkly trees and festive flourishes. When attending Christmas at the Castle, visitors can also book stories with Santa and Mrs Claus. Listen to them telling you beautiful stories of joy and home that will inspire you for the festive season ahead. To complete your experience, book your slot to glide around the open-air ice rink in the castle grounds.
Light Trail
Visit the Castle after dark to stroll around the grounds looking at the illuminated light trail. The experience takes around 45 minutes and is a stand-alone visit. You can book tickets for both Christmas at the Castle and the illuminated light trail consecutively to combine the two.
Dates: Not yet announced.
Website: Warwick Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox
