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Christmas at the farm

Christmas at Charnwood

All our festive activities in one place. Pick the one that suits you and click through to find out more and book.

Alpacas, a sheep and pigs in Christmas hats

Find your festive day out

Alpacas in festive bandanas on a winter walk

Four experiences, one ticket

Festive 4 in 1

A mini alpaca walk, piggy grooming, meeting the baby alpacas and entry to the petting farm, all in one festive visit.

  • About 1 hour, then unlimited petting farm time
  • Adults £16 · Children £12 · Under 2s free
Three donkeys wearing Christmas antlers, a tree hat and a festive bow

Throughout December

Christmas Donkey Walks

All through December our donkeys dress up for Christmas. There's nothing extra to book, just book a normal donkey walk and they'll be ready in their festive best.

  • 45 minute walk with one of our six donkeys
  • Festive outfits all through December
Riders on horseback with warm lights at dusk

As the sun goes down

Twilight Horse Treks

Our evening horse riding experience. See the farm in the fading light, with horses and riders lit up as the first stars come out.

  • Evening rides in small groups
  • Horses and riders fitted with lights
Alpaca wearing a Santa hat at the petting farm

No booking required

Festive Petting Farm

Pop in and say hello to our animals in their Christmas finery. The petting farm is open Thursday to Sunday, and there's no need to book, just turn up.

  • Thursday – Sunday · 10am – 3:30pm · Last entry 3pm
  • £5 per person · Under 2s free

There's more all year round

Explore the rest of the farm

Alpaca walks, cria watch, horse riding, the Chilli Bean cafe and much more.