Christmas Party Nights
Bring your team for an unforgettable festive celebration at Marwell Zoo.
Make this Christmas one to remember with an evening combining the festive atmosphere of Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice with a Christmas Party Night in our Secret Garden marquee.
Start your evening exploring the zoo after dark before stepping through the wardrobe and into an enchanted winter forest, where your festive celebration awaits. Enjoy a welcome drink, three course festive meal, silent disco and a Road Train ride to finish the evening.
Christmas Party Nights take place on selected dates throughout December 2026, with tickets available to book online.
Fire & Ice
Access from 4pm
Your Christmas Party Night begins with entry to Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice. Explore the zoo after dark and soak up the festive atmosphere before making your way to the Secret Garden marquee for your Christmas celebration.
Last entry is 6pm.
Christmas Party Night in the Secret Garden
Arrive at the marquee for 6:30pm
Step through the wardrobe and into our Secret Garden marquee, transformed into an enchanted winter forest for the evening. Surrounded by twinkling lights and festive decorations, settle in for an evening of food, drinks, music and celebrations.
Your Christmas Party Night includes:
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Three course festive meal
- Bar on site
- Silent disco
- Road Train ride to exit
Carriages at 11pm.
Book Your Christmas Party Night
Christmas Party Nights at Marwell Zoo are taking place on selected dates throughout December.
- Thursday 3 December
- Friday 4 December
- Saturday 5 December
- Friday 11 December
- Friday 18 December
£90 + VAT per person
Book your place online and provide any dietary or accessibility requirements during the booking process. You can also register your interest in a drinks package, and our team will be in touch after booking to discuss the options available. Space for up to 100 adults. For groups booking fewer than 80 tickets, you are likely to share your Christmas party with other groups.
If you would like to enquire about booking an alternative date please contact our sales team: sales@marwell.org.uk.
Please note Christmas Party Nights are strictly for adults over 18 only.
FAQ's
Christmas Parties at Marwell Zoo are taking place on selected dates throughout December 2026: Thursday 3, Friday 4, Saturday 5, Friday 11 & Friday 18 December.
Christmas Parties cost £90 + VAT per person. This includes entry to Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice, a welcome drink, three course meal, silent disco and Road Train ride.
Guests can access Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice from 4pm, with last entry to the zoo at 6pm. The Christmas Party in the Secret Garden marquee starts at 6:30pm, with carriages at 11pm.
Yes. Your Christmas Party Night booking includes entry to Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice from 4pm, so you can explore the zoo and enjoy the festive event before your party begins.
The Christmas Party Night takes place in Marwell Zoo’s Secret Garden marquee, located at the centre of the zoo.
Your Christmas Party Night includes:
- Entry to Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Three course festive meal
- Bar on site
- Silent disco
- Road Train ride to exit
Yes. You don’t need to book the whole marquee. Join us for a Christmas Party Night alongside other groups, making it perfect for smaller teams, groups of friends or anyone looking to celebrate this Christmas.
There is space for up to 100 adults per evening. Please note Christmas Party Nights are strictly for adults over 18 only.
Yes. The Secret Garden marquee can accommodate up to 100 adults and is available for exclusive Christmas party hire by arrangement. Please contact sales@marwell.org.uk to enquire.
Yes. You can provide details or any dietary or accessibility requirements when booking online so the team can make the necessary arrangements.
You can register your interest in a drinks package during the online booking process. The Marwell team will then contact you after booking to discuss the available options.
