Festivall are proud to present temporary and flexible work opportunities at
Christmas at Bewl Water 2025!
About The Event
This year, Christmas at Bewl Water takes the crown as our “must-work, not-a-light-trail” winter event. Set amidst ancient woodland and beside the reservoir, this is a fully immersive, interactive holiday quest where families become part of the story.
Instead of strolling past installations, visitors join Santa’s Quest: the Cheer-O-Meter is low, and hope lies in each family stepping up to become Cheer Champions. Guided by cheeky elves and woodland friends, they’ll wander magical pathways, complete festive challenges, and help power up the magic of Christmas. Expect theatrical performances, surprise encounters, and activity zones at every turn.
What sets it apart:
Narrative and interactivity: This isn’t just observing - it’s doing. Guests have agency in the adventure.
Atmosphere + immersion over spectacle: Rather than wowing with sheer scale, it leans into mood, storytelling, hidden details, and discovery.
Weather resilience: Much of the experience is under cover, so visitors get magical moments without being at the mercy of wind or rain.
In short, Christmas at Bewl Water is a fresh kind of festive work opportunity – rich in storytelling, theatricality, and moments that require actors, guides, craft-makers, and support staff who can bring emotion, presence, and warmth. With longer daytime shifts (and no late nights) meaning higher earning potential, it’s a role that fits perfectly around the run-up to Christmas.
It’s not just lighting up the woods; it’s lighting up the imagination.
Roles available:
Event Assistant
Greet and check in guests at entry points and assist with event admission
Guide families through the experience, providing directions and friendly support
Help facilitate creative workshops, queues, and interactive spaces
Stay alert to visitor flow and safety, reporting any issues to your Team (Cheer)Leader
There are certain requirements we will need all staff to follow:
You will be available for a minimum of 4 show dates across the run
You will be required to be flexible between roles.
You will be aged 18 or older due to independent/lone working.
Travel: Festivall do not provide transportation. Staff are responsible for making their own way to and from events.
Please note: limited staff car parking will be available, lift shares are encouraged. There is no access to site by public transport. No accommodation is provided.
Hourly Pay
from £14.14ph (broken down as £12.62 base + £1.52 holiday for PAYE)
We look forward to receiving your application!
Our Festivall Staff Office Team work on a varied schedule including weekends so will be reviewing applications around their rotas.
Other events in Kent this winter…
Christmas at Bedgebury
Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle
We also have work available at…
Ashridge House Illuminated
Enlightened Colchester
Enlightened Hylands
Enlightened Markshall