A new festive adventure

Enter Christmas Kingdom

This December at Hazlewood Castle

Secret Forest Trail3-Hour AdventureLimited SpotsFrom £15

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This is the first ever Christmas Kingdom. Join the list for ticket news and your chance to be among the first families to experience it.

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  • Limited grotto spaces announced by email
An aerial view of Hazlewood Castle and its snowy courtyard at twilight

The first chapter

A Brand-New Christmas Story Begins

Legend says that each December, as winter settles over the ancient woodland surrounding Hazlewood Castle, the friendly Keeper of Christmas returns to awaken the forest with festive magic.

This December marks the very first chapter of Christmas Kingdom. For the first time, families are invited beyond the castle gates into the Secret Forest, where thousands of twinkling lights, magical moments and festive adventures await around every corner.

Wander beneath glowing woodland canopies, meet Santa in his Woodland Grotto, gather around crackling fire pits and search for the legendary Keeper of Christmas. Every path leads to a new magical experience, and every family helps keep the magic alive.

Be among the first to discover the beginning of a magical new Christmas tradition at Hazlewood Castle.

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Three experiences, one magical admission

Discover the Kingdom

Your £15 Christmas Kingdom admission includes access to the Secret Forest Light Trail, Family Funfair and Forest Feast.

An illuminated pathway through the Secret Forest I

Included with admission

Secret Forest Light Trail

Step beneath thousands of twinkling lights and journey deep into the Secret Forest. Follow illuminated pathways, uncover breathtaking displays and discover clues that lead you closer to the Keeper of Christmas.

A traditional Christmas funfair sweet stall with rides beyond II

Open throughout your visit

Family Funfair

Experience the excitement of a traditional Christmas funfair with beautifully illuminated family rides, classic games and laughter-filled moments. Rides and games are individually priced.

The Forest Feast food village glowing beneath woodland lights III

Food and drink available

Forest Feast

Gather beneath the woodland canopy for seasonal food and warming drinks. Toast marshmallows over glowing fire pits, relax with family and soak up the atmosphere beneath sparkling woodland lights.

Santa and his elves in the Woodland Grotto
Optional experience

Santa's Woodland Grotto

Hidden deep within the Secret Forest, Santa and his merry elves welcome families into a magical woodland teepee. Children can share their Christmas wishes with Father Christmas before receiving a quality gift to remember their visit.

Grotto add-on £15 per child Pre-booked timed entry. Limited availability.
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A magical call from the North Pole

Phone Santa to see where he’ll be this Christmas

Santa is checking his list and preparing for his busiest season yet. Give him a call to discover where you might find him this Christmas.

Calls are charged at your standard network rate.
Santa speaking on a traditional telephone inside his woodland grotto

The Kingdom’s greatest secret

Find the Keeper of Christmas

The Keeper of Christmas is a kind-hearted mythical dragon whose return each December awakens the forest with festive magic. Follow the woodland trail, discover clues and enchanting surprises, then meet the legendary guardian himself.

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Everything you need to know

Plan Your Visit

A little preparation leaves more time for magic.

Allow Around 3 Hours

Take your time exploring everything Christmas Kingdom has to offer.

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Free Parking

Complimentary parking is available for every visitor.

Outdoor Experience

Wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for woodland paths.

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Accessibility

Suitable for prams, although some woodland paths contain naturally uneven ground.

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Santa's Grotto

Please arrive in good time for your allocated booking slot.

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Advance Tickets

Advance booking is essential. Timed spaces are limited.

Included Free parking for every visitor

Christmas Kingdom is an outdoor woodland experience. Wrap up warm and choose footwear suitable for naturally uneven paths.

Between Leeds and York

Find the Castle

Hazlewood Castle, Paradise Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9NJ

Set within 77 acres of ancient woodland, with complimentary event parking on site.

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Be part of the beginning

The gates open for the very first time this December.

Start a new family tradition in a world of magical woodland, spectacular lights, festive food, family fun, Santa and the legendary Keeper of Christmas.

  • Enter the Kingdom.
  • Journey through the Secret Forest.
  • Find the Keeper of Christmas.
  • Keep the magic alive.
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