Christmas at W5

Step into a magical world of wonder for the whole family.

All Ages
Included with General Admission
W5
28th Nov 2026 - 23rd Dec 2026
Santa's Workshop is a premium experience that is not included with general admission, and requires a separate ticket
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Festive Fun For The Whole Family

Step into a Christmas adventure where festive fun is around every corner.

From twinkling lights and giant stars to snowy play, seasonal treats and magical surprises, W5 is transforming into a winter wonderland this Christmas, with plenty for the whole family to see, do and discover.

There are plenty of opportunities to make magical memories together, from uncovering festive experiments at the Science Bar, to taking on the twinkling heights of Climbit, and even diving into some snowy fun with indoor snowball fights at Over The Hills.

You can even embark on the ultimate Christmas adventure to the North Pole and step through the doors of Santa’s Workshop. Meet Santa’s reindeer, get creative with the elves, make your own reindeer food, visit Santa in his Grotto and create your very own cuddly companion to take home.

But the festive fun doesn’t stop there! With 250+ interactive exhibits to explore across W5, there’s something to spark curiosity, imagination and Christmas excitement around every corner.

This Christmas, make W5 part of your family’s festive traditions.

Please note: Santa’s Workshop is a premium experience and is not included with general admission to W5. Santa’s Workshop tickets must be booked separately.

Santa's Workshop

Journey to the North Pole for a magical Christmas adventure! Meet Santa’s reindeer, make reindeer food, help power the Christmas Spirit Generator and visit Father Christmas in his Grotto.

Then join the elves in the Toy Workshop to create your very own cuddly companion to take home, complete with a personalised birth certificate.

Santa’s Workshop is a premium experience and is not included with general admission. Tickets must be booked separately.

AMAZE, Level 4

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Indoor Snowball Fights

Get ready for a snowball fight with a difference in Over The Hills! Step into our soft indoor snowball play area and get stuck into some snowy fun, no coats, gloves or scarves required!

Snow much fun, without the cold! And best of all, it’s included with general admission to W5.

Over The Hills, Level 2.

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Christmas at the Science Bar

Head to the W5 Science Bar for a Christmas line-up packed with spectacular experiments, surprising discoveries and plenty of festive fun! Explore extreme cold, uncover the science behind fireworks and investigate some of the biggest mysteries of Christmas.

With different live shows throughout the festive season, there’s always something new to discover!

Included with general admission to W5.

Science Bar, Level 2

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Christmassy Climbit

Climbit is getting a festive makeover this Christmas! Take on W5’s multi-level climbing structure surrounded by twinkling lights, giant stars and Christmas music to get you in the spirit.

See if you can make it to the top as you climb your way through the festive decorations.

Climbit, Level 2

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Jingle All The Way Cafe

Take a festive break at the Jingle All the Way Cafe, where you can relax in a cosy Christmas setting surrounded by seasonal decor.

Grab a hot chocolate, enjoy a gingerbread latte and take a seat at one of the festive tables before heading back out to explore W5.

Jingle All the Way Cafe, Level 2 (base of Climbit)

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Discover 250+ Interactive Exhibits

Plus, there’s still plenty more to discover at W5 with over 250 hands-on exhibits waiting to be explored. Launch a rocket, get swept up in the mesmerising Vortex, dip your toes in a virtual ocean or discover the wonder that is the human body, and SO much more.

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