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Celebrate Christmas Carnival-Style at Ferry Meadows

Christmas is coming to Ferry Meadows, and this year we’re celebrating carnival style!

Join the mischievous Christmas elves for a festive family adventure filled with carnival-inspired games and activities, live entertainment, festive surprises and an enchanted winter garden to explore, with plenty of elf antics along the way.

Taking place on selected dates from 26 November to 23 December, the Christmas Carnival is packed with festive entertainment and activities for all the family to enjoy.

No Christmas celebration would be complete without delicious food and drink, and our festive food trucks will be serving a selection of seasonal favourites. You can also browse our Christmas Pop-Up Shop, filled with gifts, decorations and festive treats.

Whether you’re bringing the family along, meeting up with friends or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate the festive season, come and enjoy Christmas carnival style at Ferry Meadows!

Dog-Friendly Thursdays

We know Christmas is best enjoyed with the whole family, including your four-legged friends. That’s why every Thursday evening is dog-friendly. Everyone is welcome to attend as usual, but on these special evenings, dogs can come along and enjoy the Christmas Carnival with you.

Plan Your Visit

Christmas Carnival admission:

Early Bird Tickets: Adults £12 | Children £8 | Age 2 & Under Free
After 14 October: Adults £15 | Children £10 | Age 2 & Under Free

Make the most of our Early Bird offer and save 20% when you book before 14 October. No discount code is needed, the discount has already been applied to all ticket prices. 

Sessions start at 4pm and 6pm on the following dates:

  • 26 to 29 November
  • 3 to 6 December
  • 10 to 13 December
  • 17 to 23 December

The 4pm sessions on 27 November and 21 December offer quieter sessions with reduced capacity.

Teresa Fairchild, Commercial Events Manager said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch our Christmas Carnival at Nene Park this year. We’ve created something that’s all about having fun together, with carnival games, live entertainment, festive food and plenty of surprises along the way, all with our Christmas elves at the heart of the experience.

We’re also pleased to be introducing dog-friendly Thursdays, so families can bring their four-legged friends along to enjoy the Carnival too. We hope the Christmas Carnival will give families a great reason to get together and enjoy some festive fun at Ferry Meadows this year.
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As a charity, every ticket helps support the work of Nene Park Trust, helping us to care for the Park and continue bringing people together through memorable events and experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you to Christmas Carnival this festive season!

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