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We are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We are open as normal all other days over the holiday period.

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Breakfast with Santa

Meet Santa at WWT Castle Espie this Christmas!

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Dates: 1st, 6th, 7th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd December

Time: 11am-12.30pm

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with all the family, plus a very special guest – Santa Claus!

Santa will join you during breakfast for festive fun and storytelling, before guiding you to the Aviary for a special hand-feeding session with our ducks and geese. Afterwards, you'll set off across the reserve on the Reindeer Trail to find all of Santa’s 'reindeer'.

Wrap up warm and experience our winter wonder-wetlands with festive fun for all the family. Yule be sorry to miss it!

Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts to make sure you are checked in at admissions.

Prices:

Adult (includes concessions and essential helpers): £14

Child: £16

Under 1s: Free (No breakfast included)

What’s included in breakfast?

For children: juice and a pancake stack with a selection of toppings.

For adults: filter coffee/tea and a breakfast bap (sausage, bacon and hash brown). Vegetarian/vegan option available on request.

Breakfast will be served in the Graffan Room which will be fully decorated for Christmas and only open to ticketholders during the event. Please let us know when booking if you have any allergies/dietary requirements.

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Terms & Conditions

  • Tickets must be booked in advance for this event.
  • Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for a different session.
  • Bookings for each session will close 24hrs before the start time.
  • Admission to WWT Castle Espie is included in your ‘Breakfast with Santa’ ticket. There is no need to purchase admission separately.