South Bucks Christmas Activities & Events 2025
Get into the festive spirit with the very best Christmas activities and events happening across South Bucks in 2025. From sparkling light trails and Santa's grottos to steam train adventures and family pantos, there's something magical for everyone this holiday season.
CHRISTMAS AT WADDESDON
22nd November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Waddesdon Manor 10AM - 5PM
Celebrate Christmas at Waddesdon with a magical festive tour! Join Baron Ferdinand and his dog Poupon as they explore winter traditions from across Europe, then step outside to enjoy dazzling light shows, glowing gardens, and a festive fair full of gifts and seasonal treats.
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH
Tel: 01296 820 414
toddleabout.co.uk/company/waddesdon-manor-1
Cost: from £8 per Child, £15.50 per Adult, Under 5s free
CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM
Hogshaw Farm 10AM - 5:30PM
29th November - 24th December 2025
Father Christmas and his team of elves will be gathering Christmas wishes, checking on our team of reserve reindeer and sprinkling some festive cheer. Join them for a magical event that the whole family can enjoy, with full farm entry included!
Claydon Road, Buckingham MK19 3LA
Tel: 01296 670444
toddleabout.co.uk/company/hogshaw-farm-wildlife-park
Cost: Children £29.95, Adults £17.50.
SANTA RUN
Marlow. From 9:30AM.
7th December 2025
Join the 'Sea of Red' for a 5km Christmas Fun Run.
Run, walk and push your way around the streets of Marlow dessed as Father Christmas with 3,000 other people raining money for charity and the local community. Open for all ages to join in the fun!
High Street, Marlow SL7
toddleabout.co.uk/company/marlow-santas-fun-run
Cost: Children from £10, Adults from £20, under 5s free
SANTA'S GROTTO
Dobbies Garden Centre. Various Times.
23rd November - 24th December 2025
Step into a snowy North Pole adventure with the elves! Children can ice fish with penguins, play snowball games, and make magical reindeer food before meeting Santa himself. Each child enjoys individual time with Santa, a wrapped gift, and the chance to capture the moment with a festive photo.
London Road, Beaconsfield HP9 1SH
toddleabout.co.uk/company/dobbies-garden-centre-beaconsfield
Cost: from £14
PANTO EXPRESS
Bucks Railway Centre. Various Times.
29th November - 22nd December 2025
All aboard for a magical festive adventure! Enjoy a family pantomime of Aladdin, then hop on a steam train where Father Christmas visits each child with a golden ticket. Afterwards, meet Mrs Claus and the elves in Santa’s workshop and exchange tickets for a special Christmas gift.
Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BY
Tel: 01296 655720
toddleabout.co.uk/company/buckinghamshire-railway-centre
Cost: from £24.50, under 1s £8.50
FESTIVE WEEKEND
Chiltern Open Air Museum. 10AM - 4PM.
6th - 7th December 2025
Step back in time for a traditional Christmas at the museum! Explore historic buildings dressed in festive greenery, meet Father Christmas, and enjoy carols, crafts, and storytelling. With re-enactors, artisan stalls, candle-making, and a festive photo studio, it’s a magical day out for families.
Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB
Tel: 01494 871117
toddleabout.co.uk/company/chiltern-open-air-museum
Cost: Children £11, Adults £14.54, Under 4s free