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Activities & Events
Our aim is to surprise and delight visitors, whether it is your first time or 100th. Throughout the year we have a regular program of events in addition to seasonal specials. And remember, parking is free at Mercia Marina.


Santa’s Grotto. 5th-20th december 2026.
Free Santa’s Grotto at Mercia Marina. Visit Santa in his Grotto between 11am and 4pm on December weekends leading up to Christmas. Seeing Santa is free and you will receive a present from the big guy himself. Take a photo with Santa and his elves but watch out for the Grinch who will be doing his best to be, well be a Grinch. Family fun with no booking required and see Santa is free. Donations to our nominated charity on the day received with thanks. Free entry and parking.


Boogie Wonderland Christmas Party. 4th December 2026.
Get ready for Boogie Wonderland, a feel-good Christmas party night at Compamigos with a three-course dinner, live interactive entertainment and plenty of dancing until midnight.


Christmas by Candlelight with Wil Pearson. 26th November 2026.
Join us upstairs at Compamigos for Christmas by Candlelight, with the talented pianist and vocalist, Wil Pearson providing the soundtrack to your evening. Expect beautiful live music, festive favourites and plenty of Christmas atmosphere while you eat, drink and catch up.


Halloween Spooktacular. 31st October 2026.
Visit Mercia Marina to get in the spooky mood with a scary Halloween display, return of our popular Pumpkin Trail, 5 Halloween characters to get a scary selfie with, face painting, and a prize for the best Halloween costume.


Harry Potter Themed Family Breakfast. 27TH October 2026.
Calling all young witches, wizards and magical folk… something a little different is coming to Compamigos this October half term. Join us for A Morning of Witchcraft & Wizardry, a magical family breakfast at Mercia Marina, packed with fun, games, and a very special guest from Hogwarts.


Easter Bunny Breakfast at Compamigos. 5th April 2026.
Celebrate Easter Sunday in Derby with a magical family breakfast at Compamigos, Mercia Marina (near Burton-on-Trent).
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