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Winterfest 2026
Magical Christmas moments await at Away Resorts’ Winterfest. Enjoy festive activities, dazzling entertainment and seasonal dining from 20 November – 20 December 2026 at Tattershall Lakes, Sandy Balls, Retallack Resort and Mill Rythe.
Festive activities
NEW: Sleigh Team: Elf Recruits
Calling all small folk! Santa needs your help. Join the Sleigh Team and help save Christmas.
NEW: Santa's Magical Meeting
Step into a world of enchantment at Santa's Magical Meeting, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive for small folk of all ages.
Dear Santa
A Magical Preparation​ for Christmas Eve!​ Get ready for a magical experience at our Christmas Post Office!
Make a Christmas Plushie
Join us for a festive adventure at our Teddy Bear Workshop, where you can bring your very own Christmas Teddy to life!
Snow Globes
Step into a world of festive enchantment with our Snow Globes activity, where creativity meets Christmas magic!
Festive Tie-Dye
Choose a T-Shirt, Apron or Stockings to twist & shape into something funky and festive-coloured!
Elf Slime Factory
Channel your inner cheeky elf and dive into festive fun at the Elf Slime Factory, where you can create gooey slime with a Christmas twist.
Christmas Pottery Painting
Unleash your creativity this festive season with our Christmas Pottery Painting! Choose from a delightful selection of ceramic gingerbread houses, Christmas trees and more!
Decoration Station
Create beautiful Christmas decorations including Pinecone Reindeers, Twinkling Lights Snowman and more.
Mrs Claus Kitchen
Step into the magic of the season with Mrs. Claus' Kitchen! Mrs. Claus warmly invites you into her cozy kitchen for a festive treat-making adventure.
Breakfast with Santa
An exclusive meet and greet opportunity with Santa Claus and the Away Resorts Sleigh Team elves, alongside a hearty breakfast!
Entertainment & shows
Winterfest Spiegletent
For Winterfest 2026, the Spiegeltent comes alive with our most magical line-up yet.
Forest of Light
All the festive feels in the New Forest with magical illuminations and decorations set within our ancient woodland.
Fire & Light: Santa's grand arrival
Santa's Grand Arrival: Feel the excitement build as Santa arrives to make his Christmas wish and greet all the Small and Big Folk.
Candlelight Concerts
Experience the magic of Christmas with a series of unique candlelit concerts.
Elves Misbehaving
Hold onto your candy canes, Christmas just got a little out of control in a totally bonkers festive show where mischievous Elves are running riot!
Kids House Party
Bounce into a different Kids House Party each night full of games, prizes, viral dance battles and nonstop fun.
Bear in the Woods
Bounce into a different Kids House Party each night full of games, prizes, viral dance battles and nonstop fun.
Play Tots Showtime
Step into the magic of the season with Mrs. Claus' Kitchen! Mrs. Claus warmly invites you into her cozy kitchen for a festive treat-making adventure.
Where to experience Winterfest
Sandy Balls
Winter adventures in the heart of the New Forest.
Christmas Day Lunch
Make this Christmas Day truly special and leave the cooking to us. Gather with family and friends for a delicious three-course festive lunch.
- Adults: From £79.95 per person
- Children under 15: From £39.95 per person
- Under 5s: Just £4.95
Available at Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes, Mill Rythe, Retallack, The Bay Filey and Piperdam.
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SEN-friendly
Our teams have been trained by SEN specialists SENNIES to better support neurodivergent children across our activities and entertainment programme, helping every child get the most out of their holiday.
Book your 2026 Winterfest break
Seasonal Breaks
Winterfest Activties & Entertainment
You can book your activities online (or via the Away Resorts app). You will be able to select your preferred date and time subject to availability.
Activities
Santa's Magical Meeting: Available at Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Make a Christmas gonk: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Make a Christmas plushie: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Elf slime factory: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Sleigh Team: Elf Recruits: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Christmas decoration station: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Dear Santa: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Festive Tye-Dye: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Mrs Claus' kitchen: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Snow Globes: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Christmas pottery painting: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Santa's Breakfast: Available at Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Entertainment & Shows
Elves Misbehaving: Available at Sandy Balls
Sleigh Team: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Kids House Party: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Light entertainment: Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Forest of Light: Available at Sandy Balls
Forest of Light: Fire & Light: Available at Sandy Balls
Winterfest Spiegeltent: Available at Tattershall Lakes
Bear in the Woods:Â Â Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes
Play Tots showtime:Â Â Available at Retallack, Mill Rythe, Sandy Balls, Tattershall Lakes