The Ocean Room Christmas tree with the view of the surf

Christmas at Watergate Bay

Family activities in the games room, wreath workshops, (hobby) reindeer racing on the beach, Father Christmas in The Living Space snug, seasonal festive menus and live music throughout. Here's the full itinerary.

23 December

From midday

Leave your luggage with our front desk team and it will be in your room waiting for you.

Mince pies and mulled wine and apple juice in The Living Space.

Check in from 3pm

Kids' Zone sessions
1.30pm - 3pm - Kids' and XA
3.30pm-5pm - Toddlers and Kids'

Family wreath making workshop 2pm-5pm
In The Living Space dining room

Live music in The Living Space 7pm - 9pm
True Foxes

Restaurants

12pm - 9pm Lunch and dinner in The Living Space
12pm - 9pm Lunch and dinner in The Beach Hut
5pm - 6pm Kids early supper in The Living Space dining room
6pm - 8.30pm dinner in Zacry's

Christmas Eve

Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7.30am to 10.30am

Hobby reindeer making drop in session 8.30am - 10.30am
In The Games Room

Kids' Zone sessions
1.30pm - 3pm - Toddler and Kids'

Reindeer races drop in
4pm on the beach

Hot chocolate and carols on the beach around the bonfire
From 4.30pm

Father Christmas prep stations 5pm - 6pm
Drop in session in The Living Space dining room

Kids' Zone sessions
6pm - 9pm - Kids'
6pm - 9pm - XA Club

Restaurants

9.30am - 11am Breakfast in The Beach Hut (bookable)
12pm - 9pm Lunch and dinner in The Living Space
12pm - 9pm Lunch and dinner in The Beach Hut
5pm - 6pm Kids early supper in The Living Space dining room
6pm - 8.30pm dinner in Zacry's

Christmas Day

Happy Christmas / Nadelik Lowen!

Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7am to 10am

Reindeer hoof rub drop in from 9am - 10.30am
In The Living Space

A story with Father Christmas 10am - 10.15am
In The Living Space snug

Gifts for the children 10.15am - 12.15pm (booking required)

Elfie selfie bingo challenge
Around the hotel

Restaurants

12.30pm - 4pm - Christmas Day lunch in The Living Space dining room and in The Beach Hut
Christmas lunch menu
6.30pm - 9.30pm - Christmas Day buffet in The Living Space dining room

26 December

Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7.30am to 10.30am

Festive pancake art drop in session 10am - 11.30am
In The Games Room

Free hire from Wavehunters 10am - 2pm
Collect some kit and head out for a dip

Boxing Day dip with Wavehunters 11am - 1pm
Bookable through Guest Services

Afternoon Kids' Zone sessions
1.30pm - 3pm - Kids' and XA Club
3.30pm - 5pm - Toddler and Kids'

Evening Kids' Zone sessions
6pm - 9pm - Kids'
6pm - 9pm - XA Club

Music in The Living Space 7pm - 9pm
From Daisy Clark

Restaurants

9.30am - 6pm - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in The Beach Hut
12pm - 9pm Lunch and dinner in The Living Space
5pm - 6pm Kids early supper in The Living Space dining room
6pm - 8.30pm dinner in Zacry's

27 December

Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7.30am to 10.30am

Kids' Zone session
9.30am - 11am - Toddlers

Festive cinema club drop in 9.30am - 11am
In The Games Room

Check out at 11am

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