Alton Towers Santa’s Sleepovers

Running on selected dates from 27 November – 23 December 2026, Santa Sleepovers at Alton Towers remain a popular festive treat. Packed with seasonal activities, rides & attractions, here’s a chance to meet Santa in his Grotto to kick-start your festivities. 

Alton Towers Santa Sleepovers from £96pp

Start the countdown to the festive celebrations with a Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers from just £96pp.  Here’s a chance to enjoy on-site accommodation, family rides & attractions, a visit to Santa’s Grotto plus waterpark entry.  Running on selected dates until 23 December 2026, Santa Sleepover packages include the following;

• 1 night on-site accommodation, breakfast & evening meal.
• 1 day theme park entry that includes family rides CBeebies Land.
• A visit to Santa’s Grotto.
• Theme park entertainment shows including a Christmas pantomime.
• Entry to Alton Towers Waterpark, (on check-out day).
• 9-holes of Extraordinary Golf, (on check-out day).
• FREE parking.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Santa Sleepover- accommodation, theme park entry inc grotto, waterpark entry & parking from £96pp.

Alton Towers at Christmas

Alton Towers Santa Sleepovers: Rides & Attractions

A range of family-friendly rides & attractions will be open at the theme park during your Santa Sleepover short break. Packages include 1-day entry to the theme park that is available on the first day of your stay. Whilst the main thrill rides will be closed, your 1-day ticket includes access to attractions within Cbeebies Land, festive live shows & a chance to meet favourite characters.

This year’s line-up of available rides & attractions has yet to be released, so we’ll update with more information as it comes in. Worth noting that last year, rides included CBeebies Land; Octonauts, Get Set Go, In the Night Garden, Justin’s House & Bugbie Go Round & Go Jetters; Mutiny Bay; Heave Ho & Marauders Mayhem plus HEX- The Legend of the Towers & The Curse at Alton Manor.

Alton Towers Santa Sleepovers; Waterpark

Your Santa Sleepover includes entry to Alton Towers Waterpark; each guest receives one session lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. This large waterpark offers plenty of splash-tastic fun complete with water rides and an extensive lazy river. Waterpark entry can be booked for either day of their stay but is subject to availability. Worth taking note of strict adult/child ratios in place during your visit. 

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Santa Sleepover- accommodation, theme park entry inc grotto, waterpark entry & parking from £96pp.

Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

Alton Towers Family Christmas Days Out

In previous years, Alton Towers have offered 1-day ticket options over the Christmas season. Your 1-day ticket has included access to a range of family rides & attractions within Cbeebies Land & Mutiny Bay plus festive live shows & a chance to meet favourite characters. Whilst the main thrill rides will be closed, the theme park will be all wrapped up for Christmas for some good old family fun. 

We’ll let you know when tickets are released later in the year for Family Christmas Days Out.