FAQS

Christmas in the Park Northamptonshire is Northamptonshire's newest Christmas market and a magical festive experience. It brings together markets, entertainment, food, family attractions and more in one seasonal event.

The event takes place at Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, NN29 7XA. It’s an in-person event rather than an online experience.

Christmas in the Park Northamptonshire 2026 is open from 5 December to 6 December 2026.

Christmas in the Park Northamptonshire will be sold out prior to the event. There will not be any tickets available to purchase on the gates, we advise booking as soon as possible.

Saturday 5th December: 10am - 7pmSunday 6th December: 10am - 5pm

These will be emailed to you upon booking.

If you've booked multiple tickets and your group will be arriving separately, that's no problem. We can check in smaller groups individually, as long as each group has either the lead booking name or the booking reference number ready to provide at the entrance.

Assistance dogs are very welcome. However, due to health and safety considerations, we’re unable to permit any other dogs at the event.

Yes, there's lots of parking at the enterance of the event, and it completley free. We have disabled bays even closer, please bring your badge with you.

AccessibilityAt Christmas in the Park Northamptonshire, we want everyone to be able to enjoy a fantastic festive day out. We welcome visitors with additional mobility needs, wheelchair users, families with young children and those using pushchairs, and we’re committed to making the event as accessible as possible.Blue Badge ParkingDedicated parking is available for Blue Badge holders as close to the event entrance as possible. If anyone in your party requires a drop-off closer to the entrance due to limited mobility, please contact us before your visit or speak to a member of our team when you arrive, and we’ll do our best to assist.Around the EventChristmas in the Park Northamptonshire is a large outdoor event, so visitors should expect to cover some distance while exploring everything on offer. Most wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs should be able to access the event. However, as some areas may be outdoors or on uneven ground, accessibility can be affected by weather conditions.If you have any concerns about navigating the event with specific mobility requirements, please contact us before your visit and we’ll be happy to advise.Accessible ToiletsAccessible toilet facilities, including baby-changing facilities, are available within the event site.If you have any specific accessibility requirements before your visit, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to provide further information.Need Assistance?Our friendly event team and stewards will be on site throughout the weekend and are always happy to help. If you need assistance at any point during your visit, simply speak to a member of staff.If you have any questions before attending or would like to discuss your accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance. We’ll do everything we can to make your visit as comfortable, accessible and enjoyable as possible.

How to book an essential companion ticketYou’ll need your Nimbus/Access card with +1 symbol for this step.Step 1. Complete application here -  https://events.mhtickets.com/essential-companion-ticketsStep 2. Await for approval email from must have tickets.Step 3. Open the event ticket web page.Step 4. Select your day and tickets of which the Essential Companion Ticket will be available for selection. Proceed to checkout.Step 5. Get excited you’ve booked your visit to the eventIf you require any further assistance with this, please contact support@musthavetickets.co.ukWe look forward to welcoming you to the event!

There’s plenty included for little ones to enjoy as part of their ticket, including:🎄 Mrs Claus’ Bakery – decorate your own festive gingerbread🦌 Reindeer Food Making Station – make a special bag to take home ready for Christmas Eve🎨 Festive Arts & Crafts - with The Creation Station✨ Character Meet & Greets - throughout the event❄️ Frozen Sing-Along🦌 Meet the Real ReindeerAll of the above is included in the Child Ticket price at no extra cost.

Christmas in the Park Northamptonshire is an outdoor event however there are undercover marquees. The event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions. We recommend dressing appropriately for the forecast, as the event will continue to operate in both rain and shine. The safety of our visitors, traders and staff is always our highest priority.We continually monitor weather conditions alongside the venue and, if conditions are deemed unsafe, we may need to delay, suspend or cancel the event. Any decision made by the event organisers is final.Should this happen, we'll notify ticket holders by email, as well as posting updates on our website and social media channels.As Christmas in the Park Northamptonshire is a live outdoor event, tickets are non-refundable due to adverse weather, unless we are required to cancel the event in accordance with your statutory consumer rights.

Tickets for Christmas in the Park Northamptonshire cannot be transferred to another date or another person once purchased.If the event goes ahead as planned, refunds will not be issued if you are unable to attend.When booking your tickets, you'll have the option to purchase Ticket Protection for an additional fee through our ticketing provider. If selected, this may allow you to cancel your booking and claim a refund in certain circumstances, subject to the Ticket Protection terms and conditions.For any questions regarding your booking, ticket delivery or other ticketing enquiries, please contact Must Have Tickets at support@musthavetickets.co.uk.