# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Arrival of Santa - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Step into the Christmas spirit at Rufford Abbey Country Park! Join us for a magical celebration as we welcome Santa to the park and kick off the festive season with joy and excitement. What can you expect this year? Meet Santa Santa is making a grand entrance down Lime Tree Avenue! Watch the festive parade led by local voluntary groups, including the Rother Valley Working Newfoundlands and Santa’s cheerful team of elves. Bring your wish lists and cameras—this is your chance to meet the man in red himself! Don’t forget to capture a magical moment by our Courtyard Christmas tree. Vintage Fairground Rides Step back in time with our charming vintage funfair! Enjoy timeless favourites like the Sea on Land ride, Hook-a-Duck, and the nostalgic penny arcade. Fun for all ages and packed with old-fashioned charm. Sing Along Show Get ready to belt out your favourite tunes with a magical musical performance featuring your favourite pink and green witches, Stitch, and a K-Pop superfan. With daily shows and an exciting meet-and-greet afterwards, it’s a fun treat for all the family! Live Music & Entertainment Soak up the festive atmosphere with live music and entertainment throughout the day. Our lineup of talented artists will keep the holiday cheer going strong! Festive Eats and Treats Sip a rich hot chocolate in the cosy Coach House Café, treat yourself to sweet or savoury delights at the Mill Tea Shop, and savour a slice of freshly stone-baked pizza from the Courtyard Pizza Van — the perfect pick-me-up on your festive adventure. On the turning circle, warm up with mulled wine, tuck into tempting street food, and enjoy the lively fun fair. Browse a couple of charming stalls on the turning circle for a little festive find, then pop into the Gift Shop for even more seasonal treasures. Don’t forget to stop by the Orangery Plant Centre and Wild Jasmine Florist for beautiful festive blooms and greenery to take home. Join us for a magical weekend of holiday cheer at Rufford Abbey Country Park! With fun, laughter, and festive delights around every corner, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November 2025 Free Entry – Parking Charges Apply (early arrival recommended) Event Times: 10am – 4pm each day Santa’s Parade: 12:00pm Children's Musical Performance: 2:15pm – 3:00pm Meet and Greet : 3:00pm Other entertainment: Ongoing throughout the day - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mansfield-woodhouse/the-arrival-of-santa/200029189432709 - **Event Categories**: music, live-music, funfairs, entertainment, meet-and-greet, christmas-parades, holiday, parades, christmas, food-drinks, art, trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 146 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://ruffordabbey.co.uk/events/arrival-of-santa/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mansfield+woodhouse-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Mansfield Woodhouse - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Rufford Abbey Country Park - **lat**: 53.176273677148 - **long**: -1.0361158314373 - **full address**: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Rufford Abbey, Rufford,Newark, Nottingham, United Kingdom, Mansfield Woodhouse ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire (https://allevents.in/org/rufford-abbey-country-park-nottinghamshire/25962738) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8fdf20a4c91565d68b7bcdab554982bbef9236f5cd3a07488545833a13c3be51-rimg-w851-h315-dc18294b-gmir?v=1763013008 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/577bab660965e5f61926edd0ae099584fe1e719ffb7187dcc24abf505dbe0234-rimg-w300-h300-dc102043-gmir?v=1763013008 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Rufford Abbey Country Park, Rufford Abbey, Rufford,Newark, Nottingham, United Kingdom, Mansfield Woodhouse - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** music, live-music, funfairs, entertainment, meet-and-greet, christmas-parades, holiday, parades, christmas, food-drinks, art, trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Arrival of Santa ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MusicEvent", "name": "The Arrival of Santa", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8fdf20a4c91565d68b7bcdab554982bbef9236f5cd3a07488545833a13c3be51-rimg-w851-h315-dc18294b-gmir?v=1763013008", "startDate": "2025-11-15", "endDate": "2025-11-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/mansfield-woodhouse/the-arrival-of-santa/200029189432709", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Rufford Abbey Country Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Rufford Abbey, Rufford,Newark, Nottingham, United Kingdom", "addressLocality": "Mansfield Woodhouse", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.176273677148", "longitude": "-1.0361158314373" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Step into the Christmas spirit at Rufford Abbey Country Park! 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