Winter Wonderland Wirral Book tickets

From the producers of the New Brighton Festival

Winter Wonderland Wirral

Birkenhead Park · 9–13 December 2026

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Book tickets: £6 Santa's Grotto & crafts

Under-1s free · Carers free · All-day entry

Brought to you by Yay Wirral & This Side of the Water

Book your tickets

£6 per person + £1 booking fee

  • Everyone needs a ticket, adults and children
  • Babies under 1 go free
  • Carers go free (proof needed at the gate)
  • Your ticket is for the whole day: arrive when you like and stay as long as you like

Dates and opening times

Wed 9 Dec4pm – 9pm Quiet session
Thu 10 Dec4pm – 9pm
Fri 11 Dec4pm – 9pm
Sat 12 Dec12pm – 9pm
Sun 13 Dec12pm – 7pm

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What's on

Packed with festive atmosphere, entertainment and plenty to explore.

  • Woodland light trail

    A beautiful, immersive trail of lights through the trees of Birkenhead Park.

  • Alpine Market Village

    Chalets filled with independent traders, ready for your Christmas shopping.

  • Festive Food Village & Bar

    Street food, mulled wine, loaded and boozy hot chocolates, and festive cocktails from The Bus Yard.

  • Main Stage

    Five days of local talent: Rat Pack Christmas classics, orchestras, choirs, big bands and family shows inspired by Frozen and The Grinch. All included in your ticket.

  • Winter Fairground

    Rides and fun for all ages.

  • Giant Snow Globe

    Step inside for your festive photo.

  • Meet Santa

    Santa pops up around the event for free meet and greets with children. Included with entry.

Also look out for

  • Santa train
  • Owl sanctuary
  • Husky meet and greet
  • Carol singers
  • Brass bands
  • Frozen and The Grinch
  • Marshmallow firepit
  • Face painting
  • Glitter station
  • Hot chocolate and mulled wine
  • Covered seating area

Live on the main stage

Hosted by Ian Walker and sponsored by GroupM53. All included in your ticket.

Wednesday 9 December
  1. Grinch & Friends
  2. Story with Santa
  3. The WOW Singers
  4. Cian McDonagh
  5. The Whiskey Sours
Thursday 10 December
  1. Frozen
  2. Story with Santa
  3. Wirral Pop Orchestra
  4. Cian McDonagh
  5. The Whiskey Sours
Friday 11 December
  1. BR School of Dance
  2. Story with Santa
  3. Freedom Dance Studio
  4. Wirral Big Band
  5. Cian McDonagh
  6. The Whiskey Sours
Saturday 12 December
  1. Grinch & Friends
  2. Heswall Concert Band
  3. Frozen
  4. Wirral Pop Orchestra
  5. Over the Water Choir
  6. Sing the Musicals Choir
  7. Liverpool Indie Choir
  8. Cian McDonagh
  9. The Whiskey Sours
Sunday 13 December
  1. Frozen
  2. Heswall Concert Band
  3. Grinch & Friends
  4. Magical Dreams Xmas Hits
  5. Story with Santa
  6. Wirral Big Band
  7. The WOW Singers
  8. Matt Granton's Rat Pack
  9. Wish Upon a Christmas
  10. The Whiskey Sours

Plus plenty more festive surprises. Follow @winterwonderlandwirral for news.

Make it extra special

Pre-book these with our partners. They're separate from your entry ticket, so you'll need both.

Premium Santa's Grotto

A custom-built gingerbread house at the entrance to the light trail. Enjoy a festive welcome drink, a one-to-one visit with Father Christmas, choose a present in Santa's Toy Shop, then meet and feed his real reindeer.

  • 15-minute slots, up to two children per slot
  • Wed–Fri from 3pm, Sat–Sun from 12pm (last slot 8:45pm)
  • £1 from every booking goes to Cash for Kids
  • You'll also need a Winter Wonderland entry ticket

£21.95 per child + 69p booking fee

Book a grotto visit

Run by The Festive Group

Christmas Magic crafts

Undercover sessions with Birkenhead's Equilibrium North West. Choose one activity or all three:

  • Build a teddy in the Elves' Workshop: £10
  • Gingerbread decorating at storytime with Mrs Christmas: £3
  • Christmas crafts, including letters to Santa: £2.50
  • Bundles: gingerbread + crafts £5.50, teddy + crafts £12.50, all three £13

One ticket per child, with a 20-minute arrival slot. Walk-ins are welcome too, if there's space. Wednesday is the quieter session.

From £2.50 per child

Book craft sessions

Run by Equilibrium North West

Plan your visit

Where
Birkenhead Park
Birkenhead, CH41 4HY
Get directions
When
Wed 9 – Sun 13 December
Weekdays 4pm – 9pm
Sat 12pm – 9pm, Sun 12pm – 7pm
Entrance
The Grand Entrance on Park Road North. Walk in through the Alpine Market Village.
Event map of Birkenhead Park. Enter through the Grand Entrance on Park Road North into the Alpine Market Village, which leads to the Food Village, bar, covered seating and live entertainment. Christmas crafts and Santa's grotto sit beside the lake, the woodland light trail loops around the lake, and the festive fairground runs along the east side. Toilets are by the Food Village.
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Accessible and created for everyone

  • Quiet session: Wednesday 9 December, 4pm – 9pm, for anyone who'd prefer a calmer visit
  • Carers go free: bring proof to the gate
  • Toilets: beside the Food Village (see the map)

Questions about access? Get in touch before your visit.

FAQs

Does everyone need a ticket?

Yes, adults and children all need a ticket. Babies under 1 go free.

How long can we stay?

As long as you like. Your ticket covers the whole day during opening hours, so arrive when it suits you.

Is Santa included in my ticket?

A free, casual meet and greet with Santa is included. The Premium Santa's Grotto, with a gift and real reindeer, is booked separately.

What does my £6 ticket include?

Unlimited goes on the woodland light trail, the full main stage programme, and free meet and greets with Santa and his festive friends, all day. The grotto, fairground rides, crafts, food and drink are optional extras. You don't need to spend anything more to have a magical time.

Do I need an entry ticket to visit the Premium Grotto?

Yes. Grotto tickets are only for Winter Wonderland ticket holders, so book your entry first. Only children need grotto tickets; adults just need their entry ticket.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, if they're small and friendly, and kept on a lead.

Do you do group bookings or Christmas work dos?

Yes, we have group packages, including free fizz to start your night. Email winterwonderlandwirral@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.

Is there a quieter time to visit?

Yes. Wednesday 9 December, 4pm – 9pm, is our quiet session.

Do carers need to pay?

No. Carer tickets are free; please bring proof to the gate.

Is there food and drink?

Yes. The Festive Food Village & Bar has street food, mulled wine, hot chocolates and festive drinks from The Bus Yard.

Stay in the loop

Follow along for line-ups, news and festive updates.

@winterwonderlandwirral @yaywirral @thissideofthewater Join the WhatsApp channel

Email: winterwonderlandwirral@gmail.com

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Book tickets: £6