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Always Something
Magical Happening.

From family fun days to seasonal celebrations and private parties, there's always a new reason to visit.

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Our Magical Events

Check our Instagram for the very latest dates and announcements. Events sell out fast!

Hand-painted Halloween pumpkins at Hocus Pocus Play

Halloween Half Term

Mon 26 Oct – Sun 1 Nov, open every day All-day tickets, 9:30am – 3:30pm New construction area

We're open every day of half term, including the Tuesday and Wednesday. Decorate your own pumpkin, with crafty add-ons to make it extra spooky, follow our indoor Halloween trail, and be the first to try our brand new construction area. Every ticket covers the whole day, so you can pop out for a walk round the lake and come back in.

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Santa's Winter Woodland at Hocus Pocus Play, Saturday 12th to Wednesday 23rd December. Includes a gift from Santa.

Santa's Winter Woodland

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Dec, Thu 17 – Wed 23 Dec All day, 9.30am – 3.30pm Includes a gift from Santa

Create, play and believe in the magic of nature this Christmas. A full day in our enchanted woodland with crafts, character story times, Santa's sleigh, a woodland trail, lake walks and a relaxed, no-pressure visit to Santa at your own pace.

Dates, prices & booking
Children playing outdoors at a family fun day

Family Fun Days

Special Occasions

Extra-special days packed with activities for little ones: face painting, crafts, and of course plenty of ice cream. Because every day should feel a little magical.

Seasonal celebrations at Hocus Pocus Play

Seasonal Specials

Throughout the Year

We love to celebrate the seasons, from spooky Halloween fun to magical Christmas events, Easter egg hunts and sunny summer specials. Keep an eye on our socials!

Don't Miss a Thing.

We announce all our events, special offers and seasonal news on Instagram first. Follow us so you're always first to know when tickets go live.

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Private Hire & Enquiries

Thinking of hosting your own special event at Hocus Pocus Play or Magic Beans Cafe? We'd love to hear from you.

Whether it's a birthday party that takes over the whole venue, a corporate away-day by the lake or something entirely one-of-a-kind, we love making it happen. Get in touch and let's make something magical together.

After a children's birthday party? Our private Saturday party gives you the play area and garden to yourselves from 4:30pm, with party food included, for £390.

  • Exclusive venue access for private bookings
  • Bespoke packages for birthdays and special occasions
  • Full Magic Beans Cafe catering available
  • Beautiful lakeside backdrop for any event
  • Dog friendly throughout the outdoor spaces
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Call Us

01285 711606

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Event FAQs

How do I book tickets for events?

Ticketed events like Santa's Winter Woodland are booked online through their event page. New events are announced first on our Instagram pages, @magicbeanscafe and @hocuspocusplay, so follow us and turn on notifications to be first to know when tickets go live!

Are events dog-friendly?

Dogs are welcome in our outdoor areas and inside Magic Beans Cafe. Some events may have their own rules, so please check the event details or give us a ring on 01285 711606.

Are children welcome at events?

Yes! Our events are made for families and children of all ages. If an event is ever adults-only, we'll say so clearly in the event details.

I have a general enquiry. Who do I contact?

Email us at enquiries@hocuspocusplay.co.uk. We also respond to DMs on Instagram!