21st November - 24th December 2025
Price From: £24.00
Discover genuine Christmas magic in Santa’s underground grotto
LocationZip World Llechwedd
Typical Visit Time3-4 Hours
Suitable For9 years old & All Group Sizes
Typical Visit Time3-4 Hours
LocationZip World Llechwedd
Suitable For9 years old & All Group Sizes
Are you ready for a Christmas adventure unlike any other?
You'll venture deep underground aboard the special cable railway, where you’ll be greeted with 3 enchanting chambers. First up is the light maze, where you’ll weave your way to the 2nd chamber, Santa’s Workshop. Here you’ll see all of the behind-the-scenes magic where Santa creates your Zipmas gift. Then, head through the magically lit tunnels and archway to chamber 3, where Santa will be waiting in his cosy Grotto.
After receiving your gift and Welsh Slate bauble, head back above-ground where the fun continues at the Bauble Decorating station. Create the stunning centrepiece to this year’s tree in the warmth of The Emporium, and why not write that letter to Santa while you enjoy a delicious complimentary hot chocolate and mince pie? Grown-ups can even have a mulled wine if they like!
Elevate your experience by opting for the Grotto Golf package; enjoy all of the above plus an 18-hole round on the UK’s only adventure golf in a cave. Set across 4 levels, this one-of-a-kind experience is not one to be missed!

This Grotto is unlike any other. Head through the magical underground tunnels lit with thousands of twinkling lights before making your way through to the main chamber, where you’re met with Santa’s stunning festive Grotto. Complete with wood-burner and a throne, the Grotto itself is a cosy den, where you can have a picture with the main man and let him know your Christmas wish. As you’re waiting your turn, soak up the atmosphere in this truly unique and astonishing setting, and hang out with Santa’s elves.

Santa’s Grotto is extremely special and can’t be reached on foot, so to reach the magical old mine, you must hop aboard Europe’s steepest cable railway and descend deep below ground! Is the cable railway fast and scary? - No! It goes at a steady pace and is lit with lovely Christmas lights to get you ready for the festive cheer.
With space for 6 per carriage, it’ll take around 90 seconds to reach the wintery wonderland that awaits below. The elves will take good care of you as you dismount and head through the tunnels to the Grotto.

Make sure to check out Grotto Golf before you leave! This is the world’s only adventure golf set in a cave, with 18 holes to tackle over 4 levels of mining-themed obstacles, sensory elements and impressive lighting.
14:00-18:00 on weekdays, 10:00-18:00 on weekends
Full Address:
Llechwedd Slate Caverns Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3NB
Get DirectionsWe recommend you drive or get a taxi to this site due to the location.

