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Christmas Winter Wonderland

CHRISTMAS WINTER WONDERLAND 2026

Christmas is Coming — and So Is the Snow!

From Saturday 28th November 2026, Ralph Court Gardens will be transformed into a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland, filled with festive characters, Christmas shows, snow, sparkling decorations and surprises around every corner.

DAYTIME OPENING

28th November 2026 – 3rd January 2027
10am – 4pm

Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January

And, of course, there will be snow! Our snow machines will create festive flurries around the gardens, adding an extra touch of Christmas magic. Wrap up warm and come and enjoy a very special Christmas at Ralph Court Gardens.

Daytime Christmas Highlights

🎶 NEW FOR 2026 – The Singing Barbershop Penguins!
Meet our brand-new group of singing penguins and enjoy their special Christmas performance.
❄️ Festive Snow
Enjoy magical wintry flurries from our snow machines.
🎁 FREE Children’s Christmas Quiz
Follow the clues around the gardens, complete our festive quiz and collect a special Christmas prize.
🦌 Meet the Reindeer & Donkey
Visit the stables and enjoy their lively Christmas show.
🦉 Meet Snowy the Owl
Venture into the forest and discover the secrets Snowy has to share.
🐻 Betty the Storytelling Bear
Visit Betty in her cosy log cabin and listen to her charming Christmas stories.
🎄 The Gremlins’ Christmas Show
Our mischievous Gremlins return with their popular festive performance.
🦖 Christmas with the Dinosaurs!
Even our dinosaurs are getting into the festive spirit!
🎅 Festive Characters Throughout the Gardens
Discover themed inflatable Christmas characters throughout the gardens, with plenty of fun photo opportunities along the way.
💚 The Grinch is in Residence!
Watch out — The Grinch has taken up residence at Ralph Court Gardens! See if you can find him during your visit.

🌙 CHRISTMAS EVENINGS

When Darkness Falls... The Gardens Come Alive!

Experience Ralph Court Gardens after dark, when thousands of twinkling lights transform the gardens into a spectacular Christmas wonderland.

Evening Opening Dates

Saturday 28th November

Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December

Friday 11th December through to Wednesday 23rd December

Gardens Open: 6pm – 8.30pm

🍽️ Restaurant Reopens from 5pm

Make an evening of your visit! Our restaurant will reopen from 5pm, offering a special seasonal menu before the gardens open at 6pm.

Evening Highlights

✨ Thousands of Twinkling Christmas Lights
Explore the gardens after dark as thousands of sparkling lights create a completely different experience.
🏠 Spectacular Christmas Light Show on the House
Watch the house come alive with our festive light show.
🌟 The Giant & Bobo’s Christmas Story
Meet our Giant and his little friend Bobo as they tell their magical Christmas story.
❄️ Christmas Snow
Enjoy festive snow flurries adding even more magic to the evening.
🎅 Festive Characters Throughout the Gardens
Discover our themed inflatable Christmas characters illuminated after dark.
💚 The Grinch is in Residence!
Keep your eyes open for our resident Grinch — and make sure he doesn’t spoil Christmas!

Evenings - Winter Wonderland Evening

6 pm - 8.30 pm

The restaurant re-opens at 5 pm.

Special Winter Wonderland Evenings!

Join us on select evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 pm for a magical Winter Wonderland experience. The event begins at 6 pm, but our restaurant will be open from 5 pm — arrive early and enjoy delicious festive themed meals, snacks, and drinks before the festivities start.

As night falls, in addition to all the daytime characters the garden will be illuminated with twinkling festive lights, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere. Our spectacular house light show will dazzle visitors, and the giant will wake up to share his Christmas story alongside the magic tree. Of course, we’ll guarantee snow every evening to add to the winter wonder.

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