Sussex has a wide range to choose from with options to suit all ages.
Here is our pick of the best Christmas experience events for 2022 if you are looking for a special treat this year.
Some of these event may require a ticket and prebooking, subject to availability.
Check attraction websites for full details.
9. Blackberry Farm Park, Lewes
Santa will be visiting us this year! Sessions bookable on arrival tickets are £ per child. (Gift included) Every weekend in December and during the holidays in the lead up to Christmas (December 3-4, 10-11, 17-24) Sessions bookable on arrival at the park. These are done by time slot. Solve the Christmas Word Trail and receive a small treat. Treat yourself to a Mince Pie or Hot Chocolate from our Blackberry Cafe. Photo: contrib
10. Christmas events at Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester
Weald & Downland in Chichester has a number of festive events on offer starting with Advent - A Christmas Experience on November 26-27. The two-day event includes an array of festive and family-friendly experiences exploring Christmas traditions from the past with live demonstrations and displays. There will also be a boutique Christmas market which will bring together over 100 hand-selected stall holders, showcasing a range of high-quality products all sourced from the local region, from arts and crafts to artisanal gifts. On Sunday, December 4 will be Tree Dressing event celebrating the importance of trees in our lives. Join in a procession before placing your own jam jar lanterns around the Aspen trees to create a circle of light. And on various dates through December Green Father Christmas will be seated in his outdoor workshop, where he will be selecting presents from a large wooden chest to give to each child that he meets. Every child can spend time with Green Father Christmas before receiving a traditional toy wrapped in brown paper and string. For more information visit - https://www.wealddown.co.uk/whats-on/ Photograph by Sam Stephenson, 07880 703135, www.samstephenson.co.uk. Photo: Sam Stephenson
11. Christmas at Drusilla's, November 19 until December 23
This Christmas you can meet Father Christmas, climb inside a giant present, ride Santa’s sleigh, and get lost in the Christmas tree forest – not forgetting a seasonal selfie in front of the magnificent 24ft tree of lights. New this year visitors can enjoy a jolly ol’ sing-a-along with a fun new singing reindeer trio in the Park’s Events Arena. The highly in-demand Santa experience includes a personal one-to-one with Santa, photo opportunity and a magical Christmas gift. Drusillas’ Santa’s grotto is now open for bookings via their online booking system. Photo: contrib
12. Brighton Pavilion ice-rink, October 29 until January 19
The ever-popular Brighton Pavilion ice-rink opened this week, for the tenth year in succession and this year, the rink is entirely wind and solar-powered. The attraction will be open to the public until January 19. The huge main rink offers plenty of space for more confident skaters and the separate beginners’ rink with penguin skate aids, provides a safe area for younger skaters to build their confidence. For those looking to just sit back and soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s no charge for spectating from the rink-side Bar ∓ Kitchen or outdoor spectator areas. Tickets cost from £12 for full price tickets (aged 12 and over), £9 for juniors (under 12) and the 45 minute skate times run from 10am to 10pm daily. The box office is open from 9.30am and visitors are strongly advised to book tickets in advance to be sure of their skating slot. Photo: Andrew Hasson