Want to make your kids’ Christmas unforgettable? Well, a chance to visit Santa Claus in person may do the trick! To help gift your kids a magical experience like no other, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best Santa’s Grottos. There are many places to meet Santa Claus but whichever one you choose, we wish you and your little ones a truly magical experience at your favourite Santa’s Grotto near you!
Ready to find out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Time to meet the jolly man himself and find out!
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National Gallery
Where: The National Gallery, London
When: Weekends between 27th – 12th December and Daily from 18th – 23rd December 2021
Price: Child (under 12) £22.00 (incl. gift). Child and Adults (12+) £12.00A magical experience where your kids can earn an honorary Elf badge by creating beautiful snowflakes that will be displayed on a shimmery wall of ice, glistening with the colours of the Northern Lights. A winter wonderland to be amazed at, join together and listen to an Elven story and discover how to care for magical creatures… but nothing will be as special as meeting the magical being that we call Father Christmas. He’ll be waiting for you at his wooden cabin with a roof covered with snow, a wintery Grotto. After all the festive activities you’ve carried out during the day, he will reward you with a special token that you can trade for your very own gift from the Elven Sorting Office! A rewarding and charming experience your kids will cherish for years to come, you can take plenty of pictures too so the memories will last a lifetime!
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CONKERS
Where: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derbyshire
When: Selected dates throughout December 2021. Tickets are selling out fast!
Price: Child (3-15) £6.37, Adult £7.28 and Concession £6.37Join Santa’s Chief Elf and his team as they send you through the Enchanted Forest and Valley of Christmas Lights to discover Santa’s magical grotto! Sit back and watch a Christmas film at the 4D Cinema, sway along to the Singing Reindeer trio and Snowman Band too! Your ticket will also include your adventure to CONKERS Discovery, so make a full day out of it and bring your kids to an outdoor, magical adventure.
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Skylark Events
Where: Skylark Events, Wimblington, March
When: Selected dates from 21st November – 24th December 2021
Price: Child £18.99 and Adult £3.00Discover the magic of Christmas this year with a trip to Skylarks Santa’s festive grotto. Engage in a Christmas sing-a-long with Santa’s Elves, alongside the UK’s top entertainer Just Josh, make a teddy bear that your kiddies can cherish forever, mix your own reindeer food and enjoy many more fun activities!
Tickets are selling out super fast, so make sure you book now!
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Father Christmas at the Eden Project
Where: Eden Project, Cornwall
When: Selected dates from 3rd – 24th December 2021
Price: £10.00 – £14.00The Eden Project is already an amazing place to experience, but combine that with Christmas and it becomes…magical. Your kids will be amazed to discover how Father Christmas’ reindeer’s fly with their magical reindeer cubes, made by the Elves and experience a treasured opportunity to meet with the Father Christmas too. Treats are also given to all and the kids are given a special letter to open on Christmas Eve.
Tickets are selling out fast, so book now to avoid disappointment.
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Festive Days at Edinburgh Zoo
Where: Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine, Scotland
When: 4th – 24th December 2021
Price: Child £17.00 (tickets aren’t required for Adults, but pre-booking is essential)Santa and Mrs Claus are back to spend time with you all! Hear magical tales from the North Pole and watch your little ones faces light up when they receive a festive surprise! Or make a day of it and join Santa and Mrs Claus for breakfast with snowman pancakes and more (ticket is separate to the Grotto).
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Woodland Walk Garden Centre
Where: Nr Pontypridd
When: Selected dates from 20th November – 22nd December 2021
Price: Child (max 3) £11.00 and Adult £4.00Create a lovely memory for your little ones with a visit to Santa’s Grotto this year. Feed Santa’s real reindeer at his magical wonderland and let him know what you’d like for Christmas. A truly festive day out.
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Chill Factore
Where: Chill Factore, Beyond, Manchester
When: Selected dates from 27th November – 24th December 2021
Price: Child £17.95 and Adult £5.00With the emergence of twinkly lights, festive songs and colder weather, it means Santa will soon be here! And he’ll be at Factore this year, ready to meet all the kiddies at Santa’s Grotto. They’ll also receive a special gift too and if you want to make their day extra special, you can also book a Snow Park session and whizz down the snowy slopes and play in the real snow at Snow Park.
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Santa Land
Where: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London
When: 19th November 2021 – 3rd January 2022
Price: Entry to the Grotto is free, but will need to purchase a ticket to get into Winter Wonderland. Standard from £5.00Experience the ultimate family day out this Christmas, bring the festive spirit and join all the little ones at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and stop off at Santa Land to see the man himself at a grotto experience to make their day extra special! Take part in the brand new Elf Dance Off and receive a Christmas gift too!
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Santa’s Grotto
Where: Polhill Garden Centre, Kent
When: Selected dates from 13th November – 9th December 2021
Price: Child £12.50 and Adult £2.00Come along and meet Santa at his Grotto this year! Admire the twinkling Christmas lights and goggle at the Christmas presents wrapped up and ready to be given out to all the lucky children. There’s even a photo opportunity to take with Santa Claus, so your kids will have a lifetime memory. You won’t want to miss out!
Tickets are selling out fast, so book here to avoid disappointment!
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Santa Safari
Where: West Midland Safari Park
When: 26th November – 24th December 2021
Price: Child (under 3) £13.00, Child (3-15) £19.60 and Adult (16-64) £22.80A fun-filled festive day out with the kids and to meet Santa! You’ll be welcomed by the Elves who will show you to his sleigh and be transported to the North Pole and into Santa’s magical Grotto! A magical experience with Christmas trees, a warm fireplace and the opportunity to snap a pic with Santa too. The kids will then be able to pick their own present at the Elve’s Workshop and nibble on some treats from Mrs Claus’ kitchen!
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Looking for more things to do with the kids this Christmas? We’ve got a few more ideas for you:
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