22 November 2024 4:00 pm - 31 December 2024 6:00 pm

Rainton Arena, Mercantile Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5PH

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About The Event

WINTER WONDERLAND 2024

Immerse yourself in all things festive for 5 weeks from 22nd November to New years Eve

Offering a wide variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks and so much more, we guarantee there’s something for everyone!

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£1(+booking fee) ENTRY TO WINTER WONDERLAND UNLESS YOU HAVE PRE BOOKED ICE SKATING, SANTAS GROTTO, NAUGHTY ELF TRAIL, PANTO OR ANY OTHER OF OUR CHRISTMAS EVENTS BETWEEN 22ND NOVEMBER-31ST DECEMBER.

(entry Tickets can be pre booked via skiddle Or pay on Arrival- Under 10 years of age Aren’t charged the entry fee)

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Fair Ground Rides & Food Stalls Are Pay as You Go.

Fair Ground 

When the evening comes around, Rainton Arena is transformed by thousands of sparkling fairground lights so grab your mulled wine or hot chocolate and join in the festive fun!

(Rides and Stalls are pay as you ride)

 

Santa’s Grotto

Christmas would not be complete without visiting Santa Claus who will be taking time out of his busy schedule for meet and greets every day, up to and including Christmas Eve*

(Tickets can be pre booked for the all new 2024 experience via skiddle)

 

Tipi Bar, Grinch Ranch and Food Stalls

We have some tasty offerings available for our visitors! We will be catering specifically for the family and look forward to delighting your taste buds with a variety of food and beverages.

amazing variety of hot and cold food, something for everybody!

Festive drinks will be served from our TIPI BAR

Enjoy some Grinchy treats in our themed Grinch Ranch. Mr Grinch will be stopping by for some meet and greets throughout the festive period!

Ice Rink

The perfect place for a winter skate, join us at our outdoor ice rink.

 Ice skating is the perfect festive activity for first dates, play dates and best mates.

(Tickets can be pre booked for the Ice Rink via skiddle)

The Naughty Elf Trail

New for 2024!!

This year we are saying goodbye to Grinchmas and hello to The Naughty Elf Trail!

A magical Christmas adventure awaits you and your little ones with our Elf Trail this festive season. Explore the trail together with our magical themed rooms along the way.

Visit the home of Lily the Elf at ‘The Naughty or Nice Test Centre’, visit Jingle the Elf at the ‘The North Pole Post Office’ to post your letter to Santa, make a wish at ‘The Wishing Well’ with Tinsel the Christmas Fairy and join Buddy the Elf and see Santa’s sleigh at ‘The Sleigh Shed’. Enjoy lots of joyful interactions and festive fun along the trail.

(Tickets can be pre booked via skiddle)

CHRISTMAS PANTO

There is nothing quite like the joy of Christmas Pantomimes; the perfect way to get the entire family into the festive mood! Each pantomime is a truly unforgettable experience, so why not make a new Christmas tradition and book tickets for Panto at Rainton Arena!

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