Sail to Santa

Time: Various, must be booked in advance

Price: £18* per child (does not include admission)

*IMPORTANT: Sail to Santa does not include admission tickets. Admission must be purchased for all children and adults attending if they are not WWT members.

For an extra special experience this Christmas, join us for one of our Sail to Santa days. Sail across to Santa's Island, meet Santa and his elves, and get busy in the Elves' workshop with festive crafts.

Each Sail to Santa ticket includes:

  • Boat trip to see Santa on his island with his elves
  • Visit to Santa
  • A gift
  • Festive crafts

Event Dates: 30 Nov, 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 December.

This event is extremely popular and typically sells out, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!

Booking Details:

  • This ticket does not include admission. Non-members must purchase admission separately. You must also purchase admission for any other children or adults attending.
  • You can only book one adult per child for the boat ride to allow more children to participate.
  • Additional adults can walk around to the island to meet Santa and join the children for their crafts.

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Please read the below terms and conditions before making your booking.



Terms & Conditions

  • Please note your Sail to Santa ticket does not include admission to the centre for either adults or children. Non-members will need to purchase the additional admission.
  • Please register at the Information desk on arrival
  • You need to arrive at least 10 minutes before your boat time, as we can’t hold the boat and we can’t guarantee space later on in the day.
  • No refund will be given if you miss your allocated boat trip.
  • The boat is accessible for wheelchairs.
  • In December, our centre closes at 4.30pm. If you are booked on a boat tour from 3pm onwards, you’re advised to arrive early to make sure you complete all of the activities included in your Sail to Santa ticket before your boat tour. Activities finish at 4pm.
  • If you have any queries regarding your booking please call 01704 895181
  • Winter centre opening times: 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • In extreme weather conditions, we reserve the right to stop the boat tours and provide alternative access to the Island, or relocate Santa to a safer area of the centre. We may need to close the indoor picnic room if we relocate to this area.