Seasonal Events
Stockeld Park opens its gates every weekend and throughout local school holidays, inviting families into a world of magic all year round.
With each school holiday, the park transforms into an enchanting, immersive wonderland filled with surprises — from mystical characters wandering the Enchanted Forest and spellbinding trails, to captivating theatre shows and seasonal delights like pumpkin picking.
No matter the season, there’s always something new waiting to be discovered.
Full Events Calendar
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![Storybook Spring Character Woodland Fairy Smelling A Flower In A Forest]()
Storybook Spring
- 23rd - 31st May 2026
- 9:30am - 5:30pm
Step into a story book this Spring at Stockeld! Every May half-term the Enchanted Forest and Maze come alive with the magic of storytelling to create a magical world for children big and small to explore. Embark on our Storybook Spring Trail to meet live-action fairytale characters, where you'll decide how their story unfolds as you become the author of your very own tale.
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![two stockeld stars performing on stage with microphones]()
Stockeld Summer
- 18th Jul - 6th Sept 2026
- 9:30am - 6pm
Join us from 18th July until 6th September for a festival-themed summer - see live performers every day, including music acts, magicians and more! Plus, epic family outdoor activities to make this your best summer day out yet!
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Halloween at Stockeld Park
- 3rd - 4th Oct 2026: 9:30am - 5:30pm
- 10th - 11th Oct 2026: 9:30am - 5:30pm
- 17th - 18th Oct 2026: 9:30am - 5:30pm
- 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Celebrate spooky season at Stockeld Park! With Woodland Witches, a home-grown Pumpkin Patch, magical forest trail, Zombie Laser, and the monster Maze, you're in for a day of skele-fun this Halloween!
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![families watching lake show with yellow lights and tree projection]()
The Enchanted Illuminations
- 21st Nov 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
Our annual Illuminations transform Stockeld Park into a dazzling, Winter Wonderland! With almost a mile of illuminations, projections, and sculptures, and new installations to see every year it's an event for your annual calendar.
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![Santa In His Grotto]()
The Christmas Adventure
- 21st Nov - 24th Dec 2026
Explore North Pole Street and hop in the Enchanted Elevator to meet Santa in our immersive Grotto, take a spin on our Ice Rink, explore the Enchanted Forest, playgrounds, maze, and illuminations, and more this Christmas at Stockeld!
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