Christmas events in Birchington include the Elf Express, back for its 12th magical year at Quex Adventure Farm Park. Visitors can hop aboard a tractor ride into the Magical Elf Woods and Elf Kingdom, sparkling with thousands of twinkling lights. Santa's top elves prepare for the biggest night of the year, enjoy an interactive Elf Show, storytelling, and meet real-life reindeer. With a chance for a personal visit with Santa himself, every child can choose a gift from Santa's Toy Shop; sweet treats and the Christmas Light Show are included too.

Prices
Flexi* | Saver
Child - 12 months+ -  with Invitation from Santa: £39.95 | N/A
Child - 12 months+: £29.95  | £27.95
Adult  - 16+: £16.95  | £14.95
Baby - under 12 months with Invitation from Santa: £22.95 | N/A
Baby  - under 12 months: £12.95| N/A
Carer 18 years+: £12.95 | N/A
Every visitor needs a ticket, including babies.
Flexi tickets can be amended up to 24 hours before departure; Saver tickets are non-refundable, and a fee per ticket applies to amendments
Professional Photograph: additional costs
Booking fee applies
Parking: Free
* Flexi: Flexi Tickets let you amend your booking up to 24 hours in advance. If it's not possible to reschedule your visit, the venue will issue a credit note valid for 12 months at Quex Adventure Farm Park.

Ticket Tip
Each child receives a Santa Hat, sweet treats and a gift from Santa's Toy Shop.
Each baby receives a gift from Santa's Toy Shop
Adults also receive a sweet surprise from the Elves!

Dates & Times
5th to 24th December 2026
5th, 6th, 12th and 13th December: 9.30am-7pm
16th December: 3.30pm-6.30pm
17th and 18th December: 3.30pm-7pm
19th to 24th December: 9.30am-7pm
Tractor departures every 15 minutes.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours.
Schedule Note: Your booked time is your tractor departure time - please queue at the departure point 15 minutes before your slot, as you can't join the experience part-way through.

Accessibility
The Elf Woods trail is buggy and pushchair friendly, but buggies must be folded on the tractor. Carer tickets are available.

Relaxed Sessions
Lower-capacity relaxed sessions run on Wednesday 16th December 2026.

Good To Know
The Elf Express is fully outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear wellies or sturdy footwear. If your departure is after 5.30pm, arrive early, as facilities begin closing from 7pm. The parking is 5 minutes from the start of the Elf Express adventures.

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Picture Credit: © Quex Adventure Farm Park.

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