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Step into a magical Christmas Wonderland at one of Essex's leading Father Christmas experiences.

Families can meet Father Christmas in his festive village, receive a special gift, enjoy arts & crafts and festive character encounters, while making the most of a host of included extras such as indoor rides, soft play, Adventure Golf, Sealife Adventure entry, food and drink vouchers and more for a truly memorable festive day out.

The Wonderland opening weekend is half price for everyone, with tickets starting from just £10 for Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure Annual Pass holders and £20 for non-pass holders, making it an exceptional value festive day out.

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Child	£10.00 per ticket

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Wonderland

Type:Children's Activity Event

Adventure Island, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE

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Opening Times

Season (28 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00

Season (5 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00

Season (12 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00

Season (19 Dec 2026 - 24 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday - Thursday	10:00

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Adventure Island, Southend-on-SeaAdventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous seafront, with over 40 fabulous rides and attractions including the outrageous RAGE roller coaster.