Christmas at Bewl Water in Tunbridge Wells

28th Nov to 24th Dec 2026

  • Event date
    November 28, 2026 9:00 am - 5:10 pm
Description

Step into a festive quest at Bewl Water in Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells. Families become Cheer Champions, helping Santa's elves restore Christmas cheer on an immersive, elf-guided adventure. Over three hours, enjoy interactive live panto-style performances in this festive world, shortbread decorating at Rosemary's Bakery, and sleigh ornament crafting in the Elves' Workshop. Plus, there's reindeer food making, letter-writing at Dash's Post Office, and a candy land food court and play area. At the heart of the experience is a personalised family visit with Santa himself and a toy gift. There is also the opportunity to have a private family meet-and-greet with Mrs Claus, a souvenir Santa photo, and extra festive gifts.
For Christmas at Bewl Water for 2026, there are returning favourites; however, families can expect a brand-new quest with more festive surprises still to be revealed.

Prices
Grotto & Quest Experience 
Adult: £30
Child: £62-£77*
My First Christmas - Under 1 year: £20, must be booked alongside a Child ticket
Essential Companion - one per booking: £15
Mrs Claus & Grotto & Quest Enhanced Experience
Adult: £30
Child: £82-£97*
My First Christmas - Under 1 year: £20, must be booked alongside a Child ticket
Essential Companion - one per booking: £15
Both experiences
* prices vary by date
One  parking ticket is included per booking: Free
Group booking discounts available
Booking fees will apply.

Dates & Times
28th November to 24th December 2025
28th & 29th November:  9am-5.10pm
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th to 23rd December:  9am-5.10pm
24th December: 9am-2pm
Entry is by timed slots. Arrive 5 minutes before your booked time slot, as late arrivals may be refused entry.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: The guided quest takes just under 2 hours, with a further hour recommended in the free-flow area - allow 3 hours or more in total.
Schedule Note: Our calendar shows start and end times of booking slots.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access is available; contact in advance to discuss requirements. There are no dedicated SEND sessions, but the team encourages contacting them ahead of your visit.

Dogs
Dogs are not permitted inside the experience.

Good To Know
This is a cashless event - major debit and credit cards are accepted. Additional parking tickets can be purchased. Tickets are non-refundable.  The biscuits in Rosemary's  Bakery are vegan, dairy-free and nut-free, with a gluten-free option also available. Please note they are made in a kitchen that handles a variety of allergens.

Top Visiting Tip
Most of the experience is under cover, but there are outdoor sections, and the woodland setting means paths can occasionally be muddy. Wrap up warm and wear sturdy footwear.

📍 Bewl Water Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Bewl Water for more visitor info.

⭐ Ready to book? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the Christmas at Bewl Water booking page ⭐

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Picture Credit: © Bewl Water.

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