Events
Lunch with Santa
Back by popular demand this festive season are our Toddler Brunches and Lunches with Santa. Choose to have brunch or lunch with the main man for just £14.50 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult). Price includes: Hobbledown admission fee Lunch box for child Visit from Santa Gift Choose from these dates: Brunch (9.30am to 11:15am) December…
Read MoreSensitive Santa Session (SEN)
Hobbledown will be hosting a Sensitive Santa Session for children with special educational needs (SEN). The experience will allow children to meet Santa in his Grotto in a more relaxed, stress free environment with no queues. The session takes place on Saturday 7th December 2019 from 8:15am. How it works: 8:15am to 9:15am – exclusive free…
Read MoreWinter lights switch on
Get in the festive spirit by joining us at our winter lights switch on this November. Hobbledown will be transformed into a winter wonderland when our 10,000 twinkling lights are officially turned on by Father Christmas on Friday November 22nd. Between 4pm and 6pm we will have carol singing, meet the donkeys, arts and crafts and…
Read MoreWildflowers in pictures
A big thank you to everyone that joined us for Wildflowers this year. From Bollywood dancing and African drumming to magic, science and bubbles, there was something for the whole family to enjoy. Here are just a few photos from across the three days.
Read MoreA family festival not to be missed
Looking for the very best family-friendly festivals this summer? Well, add Wildflowers to that list as our 3-day festival of sound and colour returns bigger and better than ever! Wildflowers takes place at Hobbledown on August 16th, 17th and 18th 2019 and is the ultimate feel-good family festival. Featuring live music, interactive theatre, music and dance workshops, walkabouts and circus entertainment, there will be a jam-packed line-up of alfresco fun throughout…
Read MoreCamel Day
Join us for World Camel Day at Hobbledown on Saturday 22nd June. We will be celebrating the special day in honour of our father and son duo Genghis and Kados, our beautiful Bactrian Camels. On the day we will host two fun and informative educational talks, at 12pm and 2pm, to learn about these magnificent animals whose most…
Read MoreHalloween toddler lunches
Don’t miss out on our Halloween themed Toddler Lunches. Option 1 includes: Entry to Hobbledown 1 hour free play in our Hobblings Playbarn Lunch box Spooky biscuit decorating Exotic animal handling Choose from either October 30th or 31st, 10am to 12:30pm. Spaces are limited to 15 children per session, so book early to avoid disappoint.…
Read MoreBook now for Wildflowers
*Tickets are available to buy online until midnight on September 14th. After this time tickets must be purchased on the door. Wildflowers, our mini festival of sound and colour, makes its comeback later this summer. Returning for its fourth successive year, the popular family festival returns on Saturday September 15th 2018. This year’s line-up includes:…
Read MoreSummer holiday fun
The school holidays are almost here and there will be plenty to see and do at Hobbledown this summer. Come rain or shine, for a one off fee you can enjoy: All of the award winning adventure play equipment including our 130m long daring High Ropes Course*, jumping pillows and labyrinth of Underground Tunnels New…
Read MoreFairy Day
Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on Sunday June 24th in honour of International Fairy Day. These tiny supernatural creatures have captivated myth and legend for generations, and their presence is particularly fitting at our adventure park and zoo where they are key to the Hobbledown story (what would Hobbledown…
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