Images by Dave Dodge Photography Ltd.
The New Forest VW Santa Run will return to Beaulieu for its 12th year on Sunday 30th November 2025, raising funds for the Piam Brown unit at Southampton General Hospital.
The event is open to all classic and custom VWs who are participating in the Santa Run; from split-screens, Beetles, buggies, Golfs and Caddys to T4s and T5s.
This colourful collection of vehicles, adorned with festive decorations, will depart from Beaulieu at 11am, before dropping off their presents at Southampton General Hospital.
Many vehicles and participants enter into the Christmas spirit with festive costumes for themselves, their VWs and sometimes even their dog making this the perfect opportunity to start the festive season.
For further details on participating in the event please visit the Santa Run Facebook Page and contact the organiser direct.
Please note: participant entry is limited, please register your interest with the Santa Run as soon as possible.
WANT TO TAKE PART?
All participants wishing to take part in the VW Santa Run must pre-apply through the Santa Run Facebook page. Places are limited so register your interest a soon as it opens.
Vehicle entry is from 8.30am.
Please note, the restaurant will not be open until 9am and the museum from 10am.
VISITING THE VW SANTA RUN
If you are wishing to arrive on foot as a visitor to see the vehicles before they depart at 11am, you can purchase visitor tickets which will be available soon.
Entry with visitor tickets is from 10am and all vehicles will be off-site by 11.30am.
BEST-DRESSED COMPETITION
If you are taking part in the VW Santa Run, then get into the festive spirit with fancy dress. Prizes are awarded for:
- Best Dressed VW
- Best Dressed Family/Group
- Best Dressed Dog