Alton Towers Santa Sleepover 2026: The Complete Family Guide

The Alton Towers Santa Sleepover 2026 is back – and if you’ve never experienced it, this is the year to book.

From the moment you arrive at the resort to the twinkling lights, the Christmas pantomime, the visit to Santa’s Grotto and the overnight stay in one of Alton Towers’ brilliantly themed hotels, this is one of those family Christmas experiences that children talk about for years afterwards.

Dates are running from late November to 23rd December 2026, and they sell out every single year.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is The Alton Towers Santa Sleepover?

The Santa Sleepover is Alton Towers’ flagship Christmas family break.

Combining a day at the theme park, Santa’s Grotto, a live pantomime, a festive evening meal and breakfast, plus the Waterpark on checkout day.

Designed for families with young children, CBeebies Land sits at the heart of the experience alongside a selection of family-friendly rides and attractions.

From the moment you arrive the resort is fully transformed – twinkling lights, festive decorations, elves everywhere and a magical atmosphere that makes even the most Christmas-sceptical adult quietly impressed.

And the Christmas pantomime is a genuine highlight – the 2025 production “The Sprout That Stole Christmas” packed out every show.

🔗 Christmas Pyjamas for the Family
🔗 Children’s Christmas Jumpers

What’s Included In The Package?

Every Santa Sleepover package includes:

One overnight stay in Alton Towers Resort accommodation

One day’s theme park entry with selected family rides and attractions including CBeebies Land

A unique visit to Santa’s Grotto in Mistletoe Lane

Entry to the live Christmas pantomime

A festive evening meal

A buffet breakfast

Entry to the Alton Towers Waterpark on checkout day

A round of 9-hole Extraordinary Golf

Free parking throughout your stay

Worth knowing: the big thrill rides including Nemesis and The Smiler don’t run during Santa Sleepover dates.

For families with under-10s though, the CBeebies Land lineup more than delivers.

Alton Towers Santa Sleepover 2026 — Dates & Prices

The 2026 Santa Sleepover runs on selected dates from 27th November to 23rd December 2026.

Prices start from £91 per person based on a family booking, with packages varying depending on your chosen accommodation and date.

The resort offers four hotel options – each with its own character and theming, ranging from CBeebies Land Hotel to the Alton Towers Hotel.

Dates and prices can be booked directly at altontowers.com, book early for the best availability and pricing, as weekend dates in December fill up fastest.

Whether it’s your first Santa Sleepover or you’re already a returning family, Alton Towers delivers the kind of Christmas magic that takes your breath away.

Book early, pack your Christmas jumpers and prepare for a festive overnight adventure.

👉 Love a festive family experience? Don’t miss our Polar Express Train Ride UK 2026 guide — another magical Christmas experience that sells out fast.

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