The Christmas Destination returns to The Quay at Lakeside Shopping Centre, just over the Dartford Crossing in Thurrock. Entry to the festive park is free, with an ice rink, funfair rides such as the Family Rollercoaster, Waltzer, Observation Wheel, Dodgems and Mirror Maze, game stalls, food stalls and a licensed bar.

Dates & Times
14th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Ice Rink
14th November to 20th December: Monday to Thursday 4pm to 9pm, Friday 4pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm
21st December to 3rd January: Daily 10am to 10pm.

Price
Entry: Free
Ice skating: see our Ice Skating at The Christmas Destination, Lakeside listing for prices and sessions
Funfair rides: £1.20 a token or 10 tokens for £10, with rides from 3 to 5 tokens
Parking: Free.

Accessibility
The Destination @ Lakeside is on a flat area.

Dogs
Assistance dogs only.

Additional Information
Height and age restrictions apply on some rides, and younger children may need to ride with a paying adult.

Good To Know
The nearest free car parks are numbers 10 and 12. The line-up of rides changes, so check The Destination @ Lakeside's Facebook page for the latest list.

🎅 Meeting Santa?
Santa is inside the shopping centre this year – see our The Santa Express at Lakeside listing.

📍 Visiting Lakeside Shopping Centre?
Check out our full guide to Lakeside Shopping Centre for visitor info - opening times, parking, accessibility and more.

🔗 More Like This
Love a bit of festive magic? Explore more Christmas Experiences in Kent,  and our Best Ice Skating for Christmas in Kentand our Christmas in Kent 2026: All Our Festive Guides feature.

Facilities
Food Stalls • Licensed Bar • Toilets • Free Parking

Picture Credit: © Destination Lakeside.

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