Christmas Festival

Christmas Festival

This Christmas, create magical memories with loved ones, friends and furry family members at the Willen Christmas Festival, held in the beautiful gardens of Willen Hospice. 

Time: from 9am to 4pm

Sunday 13
December 2026

Willen Hospice Gardens

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Santa Dash 10.30am

Dash for Willen!

Reindeer Run 12pm

Run for Willen

Storytime with Santa

Make memories

Make memories and make a difference too

Get into the festive spirit at the Willen Christmas Festival, with Christmas markets, visits from Santa and fun for the whole family, including your four-legged loved ones. Held in the beautiful gardens of Willen Hospice, every ticket helps fund free, expert care for local people, like Jessica’s dad, Steve.

“When dad died, we didn’t want to leave. The first thing we did when Jen visited for Christmas last year was visit the Hospice for a walk. It was good to be back. When we’re there, we feel we’re really close to Dad. Mum, my sons and I all did the Santa Dash together last Christmas in Dad’s memory. We feel like there’s something that connects us to the Hospice and we keep wanting to return.”

Jessica (pictured right with mum Kathy at Santa Dash 2025)

READ KATHY, JESSICA AND JENNIFER'S STORY

Choose your moments

  • Walk, Run or Jog one sponsored lap of Willen Lake North in our popular Santa Dash
  • Take on a festive fundraiser and run 5K around both Willen Lakes
  • Book in your little ones for 30 min festive experience including food, storytelling and a visit from Santa!
  • Pick a gift from our Christmas market stalls
  • Add a letter from Santa or Santa Paws delivered to your door
  • Create memories that last a lifetime and help us create moments of care all year round

Santa Dash
10am

Early Bird until 31 October. £12.50 including Santa Suit and medal

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Reindeer Run
12pm

Early Bird until 31 October. £12.50 including reindeer antlers and medal

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Storytime with Santa 9am-4pm

£15 for a 30 minute slot* 30 minute slots available. *This is an inclusive event.

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£26

Could pay for a patient and their loved ones to have a Christmas meal together, and share a moment that will last forever

£57

Could fund one hour of our Palliative Care Hub, providing 24 hour advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals.

£264

Could pay for an In-Patient Unit nurse to work a whole shift on Christmas Day, caring for a local person struggling to cope with the symptoms of a life limiting illness.

Get festive fundraising today!

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  • £15 entry fee for Santa Dash and for Reindeer Run
  • Fundraise £100 per person
  • Includes 2026 santa suit/antlers, finisher's medal and fundraising pack.

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