21st November - 24th December 2025
Tower Grotto
Price from £16.00
A classic Santa’s Grotto experience in the Rhigos mountain range
LocationZip World Tower
Typical Visit Time3-4 Hours
Suitable For9 years old & All Group Sizes
Typical Visit Time3-4 Hours
LocationZip World Tower
Suitable For9 years old & All Group Sizes
What to Expect...
The magical Tower Grotto returns to Zip World Tower (South Wales) this festive season!
Grab your coat and bring plenty of festive cheer; on arrival you will be greeted with a delicious complimentary mince pie and hot chocolate (plus a mulled wine for the adults!) in the Cegin Glo Bar and Bistro. Here, there will be plenty of activities for you to get stuck into. Why not start with writing your letter to Santa at our letter writing station; you could even give it to the main man himself!
Then, head to the magical mezzanine where the Grotto awaits. You’ll get to meet Santa, take plenty of selfies and let him know your Christmas wish; not to mention receive your special gift and Welsh slate bauble!
The fun's not over yet! Now’s the time to head over to the bauble crafting station, where you can decorate the slate bauble to your heart’s content; we’re sure it’ll be centre-stage on the tree at home!
This Christmas day out is one to add on your bucket list!
Event Highlights
Unique Grotto Experience!
Looking for Santa? Follow the twinkling fairy lights up the steps to where he awaits your visit. You will find Santa inside his cosy Grotto where he loves to keep warm and enjoy a scrummy mince pie. Santa will welcome you inside to listen to your Christmas wishes, read your letter, and thank you with a special gift. Plus Santa will join you for some festive photographs for you to remember your experience.
Complimentary Hot Chocolate And Mince Pie!
What better way to kick start your Zip World Tower Christmas Grotto adventure than with a warm mug of hot chocolate or mulled wine with a yummy mince pie? Start your magical experience with a bang with this winter warmer!
Slate Bauble Crafting Experience!
Not only do you get a gift from the main man himself, but you also get your very own Welsh slate bauble to decorate at our craft station! Get your creative juices flowing and decorate to your heart’s content, ready for centre stage on the tree. It's a wonderful memento or something to gift over the festive season.
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Plus £5 booking fee
Plus £5 booking fee
Opening Times
13:00-18:30 on weekdays and 09:00-18:30 on weekends
Location Details
Full Address:
Rhigos Road, Hirwaun Aberdare, CF44 9UF
Get DirectionsBy Train
The nearest train stations are Aberdare, which is around 3 miles from Zip World Tower, and Merthyr Tydfil, which is about 6 miles away. Both have local taxi services to complete your journey.
By Bus
You can catch local bus services from Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare town centres which stop close to the attraction. The most convenient routes are the Stagecoach services that connect nearby towns directly to Hirwaun.
By Car
Zip World Tower is located just off the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road near Hirwaun, making it easy to reach from Cardiff, Swansea, and the wider South Wales area. Free parking is available on site.
