What to expect at The Great Christmas Carnival

This magical new wonderland features all of the Christmas trimmings – fairground rides, ice skating, jaw-dropping circus shows, bars, gift stalls, food trucks and, of course, Father Christmas himself.

Trust when we say you won’t want to miss this huge new event. The Great Christmas Carnival is from the acclaimed producers of Edinburgh’s Christmas, Christmas in Leicester Square and Christmas in Trafalgar Square and tickets start from only £5.

The Great Christmas Carnival is the South’s biggest and most accessible Christmas destination. Newbury Racecourse is right next to its own dedicated train station and there will be shuttle buses provided for those who will be arriving at Newbury station.

Book your festive day out here.

When is the Great Christmas Carnival at Newbury Racecourse?

The Great Christmas Carnival takes place from Sunday 27 November 2022 to Monday 2 January 2023.

How to get to Newbury Racecourse

Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire is situated in the centre of the South of England with connections to London, Wales and the South West. The Racecourse has its own railway station, Newbury Racecourse station with less than a 2-minute walk to the closest entrance.

Plan your journey to Newbury Racecourse station in advance. Please note there is no step-free access and live overhead electric wires are in operation, therefore inflatable foil balloons are prohibited.