Best Christmas days out in Warwickshire 2025
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
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: 29th and 30th November and 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th to 24th December 2025.
Website: The Battlefield Line
Review: Tripadvisor
Children’s Play Village Warwickshire Christmas 2025
The Children’s Play Village has two events taking place during November and December. Pick the one you prefer and make sure you go for a Santa visit if you want to see Father Christmas while you’re there.
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: 1st to 23rd December 2025 – SEN session on 7th December.
The Singing Princess
The Christmas village remains festive and sparkling after Santa has returned to the North Pole. For this post-Christmas eveng, a singing princess is on hand to entertain guests.
Dates: 2025 dates not yet released at the time of writing, please check the website.
Website: Children’s Play Village
Review: Tripadvisor
Coombe Abbey – Luminate Live Christmas 2025
Luminate Live is a festive light trail that takes place in various different venues. The breathtaking, illuminated trail through Coombe Abbey Park will be back to delight and enthral visitors for Christmas 2025. 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 2025 with fresh artistic designs.
Dates: 29th November to 31st December 2025.
Website: Luminate Live
Review: Coventry Live
Enchanted Tea Room – Various Festive Events
The Enchanted Tea Room in Leamington Spa always has some fabulous looking Christmas events. So far this year, they have announced Alice in Wonderland and Elsa, Anna and Kristoff Christmas events for 2025.
Alice in Wonderland
Enjoy a snowy afternoon tea adventure. Fall down a rabbit hole into snowy wonderland and join Alice and her friends for a live singing, dancing and performance with a wintry twist.
Dates: 28th December 2025 and 3rd January 2026.
Christmas breakfast with Elsa, Anna and Kristoff
Olaf will be making a gust appearance at a snowy Enchanted tea rooms. Guest can visit him in ihs grotto and receive a surprise gift. Entertainment is provided by Elsa and Anna singing Christmas favourites.
Dates: 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th and 28th December 2025.
Website: Enchanted Tea Room
Review: Tripadvisor
Hatton Adventure World Warwickshire – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom 2025
Create your own bear or choose a toy from Father Christmas that the elves have made for you. Stroll through a twinkling woodland, unlock magic with a golden key and of course, meet Father Christmas. Festive shows, reindeer food making, gingerbread decorating, animal encounters and soft play are also included with every visit.
Dates: 30th November and 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th to 24th December 2025.
Website: Hatton Adventure World
Review: Stratford Blog
Kenilworth Castle Warwickshire
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: Weekends from 29th November to 21st December 2025.
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 2025
This year’s Christmas Market will take the same format as last year that was said to to improve the experience for visitors and decrease disruption for the town. 200 stalls will be set up in the town on consecutive weekends, along with entertainment in the form of street performers. The main stage and funfair won’t be present this year which should allow visitors to explore more freely.
Dates: 29th and 30th November and 6th and 7th December 2025.
Website: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Review: Coventry Live
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire – Christmas at the Castle and Illuminated Light Trail 2025
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: 22nd November 2025 to 4th January 2026.
Website: Warwick Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox
