If you’re looking for the perfect family day out near Tunbridge Wells, Bewl Water is one of Kent’s most loved destinations — a place where adventure, nature, and quality time come together beautifully.
Set around the largest stretch of open water in the South East, this 800-acre reservoir offers a full day of fun for all ages, from gentle walks and playtime for little explorers to thrilling water sports and festive adventures that bring Christmas magic to life.
Explore, play, and make memories at Bewl Water
Whether you’re cycling the scenic 12.5-mile route around the reservoir, enjoying a peaceful picnic by the shore, or watching your children laugh their way through the indoor soft play area, Bewl Water is bursting with family fun.
Little ones can let off steam at the adventure playground or soft play, while older children can dive into action with laser tag or take to the water with paddleboarding, canoeing, and pedalos during warmer months.
And with the Waterfront Café serving everything from barista coffee to hot lunches, it’s easy to make a full day of it without having to leave the lakeside views behind.
Magical moments at Christmas at Bewl Water
As the festive season draws near, Bewl Water transforms into a world of twinkling lights, joyful music, and Christmas cheer.
✨ Christmas at Bewl Water is so much more than a traditional Santa’s Grotto – it’s an immersive three-hour Christmas Quest filled with interactive fun, live performances, and a truly magical visit to Santa himself. Children will join the Elves to help raise the Cheer-O-Meter, the ultimate measure of festive spirit, and use their very own Santa Key to charge with cheer along the way.
Included in each child’s ticket:
🎄Access to the 3-hour+ Christmas Quest
🎅A personalised visit to Santa’s Grotto
📜Your own Quest Chronicle
🗝️A Santa Key to charge with cheer*
📸Souvenir Grotto photography*
📣A visit to the Cheer Command Centre
🔨The Elves’ Workshop
🍪Mrs Claus’ Bakery
🦌Prancer’s Pantry
💌Dash’s Post Office
🧸A choice of gift from the Toy Exchange
🌈Festive play area access
🎭Live performances
✨Meet and interact with the Elves
🔥Marshmallow toasting*
*A small additional fee applies
It’s a one-of-a-kind festive experience that families across Kent and Sussex return to year after year.
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – book now for dates between 15th November and 24th December 2025!
Extend the festive fun with One Warwick Park & Salomons Estate
🎅 Santa’s Brunch Club at One Warwick Park Hotel
On Saturday 20th December 2025, families can enjoy a magical festive brunch, complete with a personal meet-and-greet with Santa, gifts for the little ones, and plenty of Christmas cheer — the perfect day out in Tunbridge Wells this December.
🎄 Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate
Salomons Estate welcomes families to its grand Victorian manor for a charming grotto experience steeped in festive nostalgia. From twinkling lights and cosy cottages to heart-warming meet-and-greets with Santa, it’s an enchanting Christmas day out for little believers.
