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Santa’s Secret Forest Returns in 2026 With Limited Early Bird Tickets at 2025 Prices!
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Events  |  Tue - January 27, 2026 6:33 pm  |  Article Hits:118  |  A+ | a-

THE North West’s most magical hi-tech Christmas experience, Santa’s Secret Forest, is set to return in 2026, and to celebrate an overwhelmingly successful inaugural year, organisers are offering a limited number of Early Bird tickets frozen at 2025 prices.

Ranked #1 Attraction in Liverpool, by traveller ranking on TripAdvisor, Santa’s Secret Forest welcomed thousands of delighted guests in 2025, transforming Orrell Hill Woods, Hightown into a breathtaking festive wonderland filled with everything you need to make unforgettable festive family memories.

Building on last year’s success, Operation Christmas 2026 promises even more magic. Brand-new additions will be revealed throughout the year, including  the UK’s largest and most spectacular ‘real to touch’ snow machine, which will turn Merrywood Market into a truly whimsical winter wonderland.

With Christmas memories made once a year but treasured forever, now is the perfect time to plan ahead. Families are encouraged to secure their place early and take advantage of this strictly limited Early Bird ticket offer—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Bookings for 2026 go live on:- Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 9am, including all popular dates and dedicated SEN sessions.

Early Bird Ticket Options Include:-

  • General Admission Tickets (including SEN sessions) from £48.40 (inclusive of booking fee)
  • Light Trail Only Tickets - £16.50 (including booking fee)
  • Luxury VIP Experience Tickets are also available to book

 
As an added festive bonus, Early Bird tickets can also be spread over 3 monthly payments via Klarna and Revolut, making it easier than ever to plan ahead.

James McMahon, Director of Sidestep Events Ltd., said:- “The feedback from 2025 has been breathtakingly good and the reviews are amazing. We cannot wait to share the exciting new additions we have planned for Santa’s Secret Forest in 2026.  Watching the delight on families faces was a total joy in 2025 and we can are looking forward  to doing it all again with some wonderful new surprises.”

Event Details:-

Opening Dates:- Saturday, 21 November – Thursday, 24 December 2026
Location:- Orrell Hill Woods, Hightown
Tickets On sale:- Thursday, 29 January 2026 from 9am at here. 
Instagram:- @santassecretforest

Liverpool’s top-rated attraction is preparing to wow thousands more families and Christmas 2026 starts here.

For more information, visit their website. 
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