CHRISTMAS
Festive events at Stanwick Lakes
All things festive: Dates for your diary!
Celebrate Christmas at Stanwick Lakes!
The elves are busy putting together our calendar full of festive activities and events for 2025 that will suit the whole family. Watch this space…
All event proceeds go towards the Rockingham Forest Trust charity.
If you would like to make a corporate booking or arrange a private function for Christmas 2025, you can email events@rftrust.org.uk
Planning a group celebation?
We offer tailored packages, providing a unique festive experience.
We’re also taking bookings for Christmas Dinner.
View the menu and enquire now.
Christmas Frost Fair
This event is entirely FREE to attend.
Parking charges apply.
Santa Run
Sunday 30th November 2025
This event is ideal for the recreational runner perhaps entering our running events for the first time, the competitive runner looking to start their training early for next year or simply if you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit with a sun and slightly silly event (dependent on your get up!)
For those who have not run here before – it is the ideal running course… with gentle trail tracks and the additional feature of being on a nature reserve with stunning views. There are three separate distances to choose from – 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.
On the day entries will be available only if the event is not sold out beforehand.
Medal not guaranteed for on the day entries. On the day prices apply.
Enter the Stanwick Lakes Santa Run:
Santa’s Grotto
From late November – dates to be confirmed.
Bring your little ones to this lovely festive event at Stanwick Lakes this Christmas season. Children will get to make their own natural Christmas decoration and meet Santa himself in his beautiful traditional barn.
Individual, Group and Quiet Santa Sessions available.
Download a social story for each type of visit to Santa’s Grotto at Stanwick Lakes.
Festive Menu
Available to book now:
Served from 24th Nov
Book a table for your festive celebration with friends, family or colleagues. If your party is for 20 or more guests – you will get a private room for free (subject to availability).
View, save and download the menu as here.
To make a booking, please start an booking enquiry now
Traditional & Contemporary Workshops
Book now:
Selected dates in Nov & Dec
This year, we’re excited to offer a range of traditional and contemporary Christmas-themed workshops. Whether you’re looking to create something festive, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy the holiday spirit, our workshops provide the perfect opportunity to explore and celebrate the season.
Festive Lates
Evening Workshops
Dates TBC
Enjoy evening workshops, with drinks and nibbles, especially for Christmas! Options include willow weaving, silk batik, glass fusion, painting and blacksmithing.
Wreath Making
Morning & afternoon sessions
Dates TBC
On our hands-on wreath workshops, you’ll get guidance to craft your very own unique wreath from beautiful, locally sourced materials. Glass of fizz included.
Winter Trail
Theme All Wrapped Up!
Our much-loved festive trail will return this winter – but the theme is still under wraps for now! We’ll reveal more as the festive season approaches, so keep an eye out for updates.
Families will once again be able to follow a fun seasonal trail around the site – and everyone who completes it will receive a small festive prize as a thank you.
No need to book.
Christmas Crafts & Pottery Painting
Available from November onwards
Just drop in!
Come along to our pop-up pottery studio in the Visitor Centre cafe, with additional festively-themed craft activities available too.
No need to book, details TBC.