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Tiny Explorers Christmas Wonderland

Outdoor playtime fun for little ones and their grown-ups in the grounds at Polesden Lacey. Daily from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 4 January, 10am to 4pm. Perfect for quieter mid-week visits.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Bring your toddlers and pre-schoolers to let off steam in a dedicated, open-air Tiny Explorers' play area in the grounds this Christmas. Let imaginations run wild as you play, run and explore. Follow the White Rabbits in the grounds to find it near the Beech Hut kiosk. Free after normal admission.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Tiny Explorers Christmas Wonderland can be found in the grounds by the Beech Hut kiosk.

What to bring and wear

Please dress warmly for outdoor play.

Upcoming events

Grizwald's Christmas in Wonderland Family Trail 

Join Grizwald the Griffin as he meets the White Rabbit and explores the delights of Wonderland in a festive children's trail around the grounds of Polesden Lacey.

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2 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 31 other dates or times

Christmas at Polesden Lacey 2025 

Lewis Carroll's classic tale comes to Polesden Lacey this Christmas as the house and grounds turn into a festive Wonderland. Sat 22 November to Sun 4 January 2026. Closed 24 & 25 December. 10am-4pm (last entry to house 3pm).

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2 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 31 other dates or times

Story Explorers - Christmas fun for pre-schoolers 

Bring your little story explorers for a morning of festive fun with a Christmas story, rhymes and nature-based craft activity. Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December from 10.30am until 11.30am.

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3 Dec to 17 Dec 2025
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times

Christmas relaxed hours in the house 

Relaxed hours are designed for anyone who would prefer to experience the decorated house in a calmer environment. They will take place on Thursday 27 November, 4 December, 11 December and 18 December between 10.30am and 11.30am.

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4 Dec to 18 Dec 2025
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times