Father Christmas Festive Fun Days

Meet Father Christmas and receive a gift at Swanage Pier’s Festive Fun Days, with a Winter Wonderland marquee, seasonal entertainment and either Christmas donkeys or reindeer.

On Saturday 12 December the programme includes Christmas donkeys (11:00–16:00), Kevin Burke’s Magical Christmas Entertainment (10:30–16:30), the Pier Christmas Choir and the Winter Wonderland Christmas Marquee. On Sunday 20 December, reindeer (11:00–16:00) replace the donkeys; the entertainment and choir are also advertised. Arrival windows run from 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 on these days. Father Christmas visits take place within the selected 30-minute slot and may involve a short wait while guests enjoy the marquee. Each session is limited to six people and must include at least one child and one adult; children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact the Trust to arrange a dedicated slot for additional needs. Tickets are non-refundable but may be rescheduled before the visit subject to availability. Each paying child ticket includes one adult and a Christmas gift; Festive Fun Day tickets are £15 per child and additional adults are £3. A child under two accompanying a ticket-holding child does not need a ticket unless they want a gift. Separate Winter Wonderland Marquee entry is available subject to availability for £5 for one child and one adult, with additional adults at £2.20.