After returning from his well-deserved post-Christmas holiday, Santa has confirmed he'll be landing his sleigh at Tilgate Park once again! His reindeer are already prepping for the big day, grazing away in the zoo, and the parks team are scrambling around trying to untangle the lights. 

You can choose from:

• joining Santa for a magical Christmas tale in a group experience for up to 15 children. Each child will receive a gift from Santa
• meeting Santa in his grotto in a personalised, cosy and festive setting. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. (This option is now sold out) 

Visit the Tilgate Magical Christmas website for more information and to book.

The new Christmas Fayre will bring a feeling of festive spirit to the town centre during the month of December. The stalls will offer street food, arts and crafts and festive gifts.

This show is now fully booked. 

Join theatre company Same Difference as they go on an adventure into the Christmas story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Their hilarious cast of larger-than-life characters will embark on a thrilling journey packed with mischievous villains, daring heroes, dazzling costumes, and toe-tapping songs. Expect plenty of slapstick comedy, outrageous fun, and, of course, a sprinkle of fairy tale magic!

The show is one hour without an interval. 

Solstice is a 10-minute laser and music show featuring powerful beams, intricate patterns and a festive upbeat soundtrack. The piece builds from gentle, shimmering moments to a high-energy finale, transforming the Creative Crawley space with light and sound. Created by BAFTA-winning artist Seb Lee-Delisle, who wrote the music and designed the visuals using his own laser software Liberation, it celebrates the season with light, warmth and togetherness at the darkest time of year. This show contains flashing lights and haze.

Commissioned by Crawley Borough Council, supported by Creative Crawley. 

Free, no booking required (subject to capacity).

Relaxed performance: Sunday 14 December 11am.