Winter Wonder Garden
for rotherham hospice
A brand new festive light trail for Rotherham
- Saturday 6th - Sunday 21st December
- 5-8pm every evening
- Rotherham Hospice
- Children Free, Adults £10
- Visit Santa's Grotto (£12 per child)
This December, our gardens will be transformed into Winter Wondergarden — a family-friendly light trail designed to bring our community together.
Wander through themed areas, discover giant inflatables (including Rotherham’s largest Santa), and enjoy a festive atmosphere right here at the hospice. Every ticket helps us add more life to every day for local people with a terminal illness.
What you’ll find on the night
Festive light trail with themed areas throughout the gardens
Large inflatables including Rotherham’s largest Santa
Tree of Light, a 5-metre illuminated centrepiece where Light Up a Life stars will shine in memory of loved ones
Food and drink — hot food, mulled wine, hot chocolate and soft drinks
Santa’s grotto (pre-booked) — gift and keepsake photo included
Dates, times and entry
Open Saturday 6 to Sunday 21 December, 5–8pm each evening
Timed entry every 30 minutes (last entry 7.30pm)
Capacity is 50 people per time slot for the light trail
Please arrive at the start of your time slot so we can scan your tickets and manage flow
Light Up a Life and the Tree of Light
This year, for the first time ever, our Light Up a Life stars are stainless steel keepsake ornaments, engraved with a message to your loved one(s).
Every donation of £10 or more will receive a star crafted by apprentices at MTL Advanced and engraved by Pryor Marking Technology – two local companies helping to make Christmas wishes come true.
You may choose to have your star placed on the Tree of Light, or receive it to display at home.
Plan your visit
Location
Rotherham Hospice Gardens, Broom Road, Rotherham, S60 2SW
Parking
Limited parking is available nearby. We will share recommended options and walking routes in your booking confirmation
Accessibility
The route is step-free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Some paths are on grass; please take care in wet weather. If you have specific access needs, contact us before your visit..
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the light trail. Dogs are not permitted in Santa’s grotto or catering areas, except assistance dogs.
What to wear and bring
The event is outdoors. Dress warmly, wear suitable footwear, and bring your tickets on your phone (or printed) for scanning at the gate.
FAQs
Winter Wonder Garden runs from Saturday 6 December to Sunday 21 December 2025, open every evening from 5pm–8pm.
The event takes place in the gardens of Rotherham Hospice, Broom Road, Rotherham, S60 2SW.
Yes. Tickets must be booked in advance online. Timed entry slots help us manage numbers and make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.
You’ll book a 30-minute arrival slot (e.g. 6.00–6.30pm). Please arrive at the start of your slot so we can scan you in. Once inside, you can enjoy the trail at your own pace.
Most visitors spend around 45–60 minutes exploring the light trail, plus extra time for food, drinks and Santa’s grotto if booked.
Yes. Winter Wonder Garden is a family-friendly Christmas event in Rotherham, with inflatables, themed displays and Santa’s grotto designed for younger visitors.
Santa’s grotto is an optional add-on ticket per child. Each child will meet Santa, receive a gift and take home a keepsake photo. Grotto tickets must be booked for the same time slot as your light trail entry. Capacity is limited to 6 children per half hour, so early booking is advised.
Yes. The route is step-free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Some areas are on grass, so please take care in wet or muddy weather.
Limited parking is available near the hospice. We will provide full details, including recommended options and walking routes, in your booking confirmation email.
Yes. We’ll have hot food, mulled wine, hot chocolate and soft drinks available to purchase on-site each evening.
Winter Wonder Garden is entirely outdoors. Please dress warmly, wear suitable footwear for winter conditions, and bring your tickets (printed or digital) for scanning at the gate.
Yes, well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the light trail. Dogs are not permitted inside Santa’s grotto or catering areas, except assistance dogs.
No. Rotherham Hospice and gardens are a smoke-free and vape-free site.
The event will go ahead in most weather conditions. Please come prepared with suitable clothing. In the unlikely event of severe weather forcing cancellation, we’ll contact all ticket holders.
Tickets are non-refundable, as all proceeds directly support patient care at Rotherham Hospice.
By attending Winter Wonder Garden, you’re helping Rotherham Hospice provide end of life care, bereavement support and family services across Rotherham. Your ticket helps us add more life to every day for patients and their loved ones.
Other ways to get involved
We have plenty of events throughout the year to keep you busy! Whether you join hundreds of those walking in memory at our Midnight Walk, take on a challenge like a Skydive or Yorkshire Three Peaks, or run for #TeamRH, find something fun and for a good cause.
We’re a local, independent charity providing personalised end of life care for people across Rotherham. Whether at home or in our hospice, our focus is on what matters most to each individual and offering comfort, dignity and choice throughout. We rely on your donations to keep our vital services going. Any donation, big or small, helps us add more life every day to our patients and their loved ones.
Whether it’s a bake sale in your community, a quiz night at your local or even a special challenge you’ve always wanted to do for yourself – we’re here to help you at every step! Get in touch and we’ll provide you with fundraising materials, advice and encouragement along the way.