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Embrace the festive season with a must-have visit to our Santa’s grotto this Christmas. This experience includes meeting with Santa and, of course, a special gift for your little ones

This remains our most popular experiences at Dobbies, offering a magical journey for children and families complete with interactive elements and a meeting with Santa himself!

Take in the atmosphere as you walk through our enchanting forest. An elf will guide you to find our Little Seedlings characters along the way before arriving in our wildlife forest clearing where the little ones will make a special item to take home

Your experience will then continue with a chance to meet Santa Claus - children are encouraged to share their excitement, wishes and stories before receiving their gift

To capture the memory of your little ones meeting Santa you can choose to pre-book one of our special photo options and save on average 15% compared to on-the-day prices

Please select your preferred time and date below. Santa has selected a range of toys, suitable for different ages. You can pre-select an age-appropriate gift for your child however the exact toy may vary on the day

Please be aware that Santa's grotto may be outside, so please dress accordingly

Please refer to our event FAQs which provide lots more detail on common questions

To give you peace of mind when booking, we have a Book with Confidence policy. Find out more here

Attendance Instructions

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Make your way to the grotto and quote your booking reference to a team member. You can have this printed or electronically
Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before the start of your event
Entrance will not be possible if you arrive before your allotted time
Please be aware that your time slot will allow you into the queue to see Santa. There may be other children booked within each 10-minute slot - the timings simply allow us to manage the queue
We aim to ensure that you see Santa within your time slot but on busy days, you may need to wait a little longer
If timing on the day becomes an issue, please speak to one of our grotto helpers and they will be happy to assist
Children should be accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults due to space restrictions in and around the grotto
Children must remain under the care and supervision of an adult for the duration of the event
Gifts are only suitable for the age as stated due to small parts. Please select a toy that is appropriate for your child’s age
Products used in the activity may contain traces of nuts
Where a session is shown as 'Sold Out' – we're sorry, there are currently no more tickets available for that time
Should you wish any additional assistance, please speak to a team member in-store
Grottos will not take place at Altrincham, Andover, Beaconsfield, Brighton, Bury St Edmunds, Cadnam, Derby, Galton, Harlestone Heath, Hungerford, Keston, Leicester, Lelant, Marple, Pennine, Reading, Stratford Upon Avon, Swindon and Thornbury
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A visit to Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre

Last Updated on May 4, 2024

This year I took Ryan to his second Santa’s Grotto, which was Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre. Last year we went to Santa’s Grotto at Smith’s Garden Centre .

Once we arrived it took some time to find where the Grotto was, because the Garden Centre was quite large, and there were many different sections to it.

However, after following some signage, we finally made it to the Grotto, which was located near the restaurant, towards the back of the Garden Centre.

Once we reached the Grotto’s entrance, we waited in line with a few other people, the people behind us happened to be Ryan’s teacher from last year, and her son.

After about a 15 minute wait, Snowflake the Elf came out and read out three children’s names, Ryan’s name was included, and then all children and their parents were asked to come into the Grotto together.

Before we entered Santa’s Grotto, Snowflake told the children that they could only enter if they believed in the magic of Christmas, which I thought was a weird thing to say to 4-6 year olds. They had to cheer if they believed in the magic.

Once finally inside, it was very beautiful. It was filled with Christmas trees, sparkling lights, some plush reindeer, moving squirrels, and a couple of activities for the children to do together.

The first activity was helping Snowflake put some presents back in Santa’s sleigh, which they all did.

Once done they had to follow Snowflake to his best friend, Frosty the Snowman, who had fallen down and the children had to put him back together, and put a scarf on him.

There wasn’t enough room for all three children to do this together, so only two of the children could really do it, which was a shame.

Once Frosty was sorted, we all walked towards Santa, where each child had to take turns to answer some of his questions.

Santa was really good with the children, he asked them questions and waited for their responses.

Ryan was first, and Santa asked him what list Ryan thought he was on. Ryan hesitantly said the good list.

Santa then asked Ryan what was on the top of his Christmas list, Ryan said a laptop, the other mums laughed.

Santa very convincingly told Ryan that the Elf’s weren’t that great with technology, so they would try their best to get it to him, but there was no guarantee.

We then had Ryan’s photo taken, which cost £8 to buy, then we walked out of the Grotto whilst the other children spoke to Santa.

Overall I wasn’t very impressed with the Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre.

The main thing I didn’t like was going into the Grotto with other children, because not all children got to do all the activities due to lack of space, and also because they were shy around children they didn’t know.

Also, other mums and children could hear your conversation with Santa, so it wasn’t a very personal experience.

Because of these reasons, as well as the time it took to get there, this isn’t a Santa’s Grotto that we’ll go back to.

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre is located at Aylesbury Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 6BD. For more information on Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre please visit their website .

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Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Dobbies Garden Centre Santa’s Grotto this Christmas. It’s a cherished tradition that brings joy to children and families alike. Your adventure begins with a stroll through an enchanting forest, guided by friendly elves. Along the way, little ones will create a special keepsake to take home.

The highlight of the experience is meeting Santa Claus himself, where children can share their excitement and wishes before receiving a carefully selected gift. To capture this magical moment, choose from our special photo options, saving up to 15% when you pre-book.

Please remember to dress warmly as Santa’s grotto may be outside. Book your preferred time and date and make this holiday season truly memorable at Dobbies.

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies

12 december 2021, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Santa’s Grotto is one of our most loved festive experiences at Dobbies.

Bring your little ones along to walk through the magical outdoor woodland, spotting the Christmas characters along the way.

Then be welcomed by Santa himself, plus receive a special gift.

Should you wish, you can also purchase a lasting memory of your visit to Santa’s Grotto with a special photo. There is a reduced price for pre-ordering or you can also buy on the day.

Please select your preferred time from those available below.

Santa has selected a range of toys, suitable for different ages. You can pre-select an age appropriate gift for your child however the exact toy may vary on the day.

To give you peace of mind when booking, we have Book with Confidence. Find out more here

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Santa arrives with festive cheer at Dobbies

Dobbies, the uk’s leading garden centre, is kickstarting the holiday season with santa's arrival on thursday 23 november..

Article Source: Dobbies Last Updated: 20 November 2023 12:40

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa arrives with festive cheer at Dobbies Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is kickstarting the holiday season with Santa's Arrival, where Father Christmas himself will make his joyful arrival to help his elves add the finishing touches to the magical grotto. Taking place on Thursday 23 November at 4:30pm across 17 stores, Santa's Arrival will mark the start of Santa’s Grotto season at Dobbies. Kicking off with an announcement over the tannoy, followed by festive music and Santa's iconic "ho ho ho”, families will know it’s time to gather for Santa’s arrival. Santa will walk through the store, greeting children and allowing families to capture photographs to cherish the moment. Santa will then take residency at his bookable Grotto, and his elves will welcome children, leading them through an enchanting forest and enjoy craft activities before meeting Santa. Each child will receive a present to take home for the big day. Families are advised to book a slot at Santa’s Grotto in advance to avoid any disappointment on the night. Dobbies will also be offering the Quiet Grotto experience on 8 December, which includes reduced sound and visual features to provide a relaxed environment for children with additional needs. The whole family can get involved with the festivities at Dobbies and enjoy the Santa Paws experience, which takes place from 2 December to Saturday 23 December. Dog owners can bring their cherished pups to meet Santa and receive a pawsome gift. Sarah Murray, who develops Dobbies’ festive line-up said: "Christmas at Dobbies is all about creating memories, and our family-friendly atmosphere allows everyone to feel the seasonal magic. "Santa’s arrival kick starts our festive line up of events, a joyful beginning to the best time of the year. We’ve got something for everyone at Dobbies this year, whether you’re a family looking to attend one of the events or in need of some fresh decorations to get the home looking festive this Christmas, Dobbies is a fantastic day out." Dobbies' Santa's Grotto experience is priced at £11.99 per child and will run from 23 November to 24 December. The Quiet Grotto, also priced at £11.99 per child, will take place on 8 December. Santa Paws, at £6.99 per dog, will run from 2 to 22 December. Attendees at Santa’s Arrival will receive a voucher for £5 off £25, to be used on the night. For more information about Dobbies’ festive experiences and to make a booking, please visit dobbies.com/events . Image © UNP

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Article Source: Dobbies Last Updated: 30 October 2022 12:45

This year, kids are invited along to enjoy an immersive visit to the grotto where it will be love at frost sight with the elves taking visitors through a magical woodland, spotting reindeer, rabbits and forest creatures along the way. Children will become Santa's little helpers, participating in various activities revealed during their visit. After lending a helping hand, children will then get to meet Santa himself and receive a special gift. Families can also opt in to purchase a picture of their child with Santa, creating memories to last forever. Santa's Grotto will be available in 50 Dobbies’ stores across the country from 24 November. Dobbies’ Quiet Grotto experience returns this year on 9 December to support children with special needs. Sound and visual elements are adapted to reduce anxiety and ensure every child has an opportunity to meet Santa and his elves. If you’re looking to get the whole family involved, the 50 stores will also offer a Santa Paws grotto experience where dog lovers can bring their pups to see Santa, with a special doggie gift and photo opportunity available. Child tickets can be added to make it a full family experience. Dobbies’ Partnership and Events Manager, Sarah Murray, said: “Meeting Santa is an important part of Christmas and we’re looking to make this inclusive for all, with quiet and dog-friendly events available across all our grotto locations. We can’t wait to bring the magic of Christmas to life for our customers.” Advance booking for Dobbies' Christmas events are recommended to avoid disappointment. All grotto prices have been held, with no price increases. Customers have the opportunity to make a donation to Dobbies’ national charity partner, Teenage Cancer Trust, when booking online: www.dobbies.com/events • Santa’s Grotto is available in 50 stores and starts on 24 November, prices from £11.99 per child • Santa’s Quiet Grotto is available in 50 stores and is on 9 December, prices from £11.99 per child • Santa Paws is available in 50 stores and starts on 3 December, priced at £6.99 per dog Dobbies offers Book with Confidence. For more info: www.dobbies.com

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Enjoy some magic at Slimbridge Wetland Centre when good boys and girls can visit Santa at his enchanting grotto, this December 2023.

Little ones can choose a gift from the man in red himself and take part in a selection of festive activities, before enjoying a slap-up full English breakfast at the Kingfisher Kitchen and heading out to make some family memories in Slimbridge’s 100 acres of nature-filled wetlands.

Meet Santa at Westonbirt Arboretum

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Head to Westonbirt Arboretum this Christmas and help the elves as they scramble to finish decorating the forest before Father Christmas arrives, all while experiencing mesmerising light displays and stunning spectacles along the way.

The arboretum’s Enchanted Christmas gets underway this November 2023 and will have visitors embark on an adventure through the illuminated trees, watching as the playful elves create the illuminated trail around you — if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Father Christmas himself!

Meet Santa at Dean Heritage Centre

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Little ones can meet Father Christmas at Dean Heritage Centre this December 2023 at the centre’s cosy and festive Forester’s Cottage, where Santa will be handing out presents to children on the nice list.

There will also be other Christmas-themed events, including craft hunts, festive plays, Christmas music and more.

Meet Santa at Clearwell Caves

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Wander the underground caverns at Clearwell Caves this December 2023 and follow the magical tale of The Very Hungry Polar Bear as the story unfolds this Christmas.

While you’re there, meet Santa and his elves before enjoying Clearwell Caves’ Christmas stalls, where you can find stocking fillers and decoration for your tree. What’s more, the underground cafe has delicious cakes and warming drinks — perfect for the winter weather. Tickets for this experience need to be booked online.

Meet Santa at Cattle Country Farm Park

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Ahead of his magical round-the-world voyage, Father Christmas is heading to Cattle Country Adventure Park from Saturday 2 to Saturday 23 December 2023. Families will be able to enjoy a whole host of festive fun, including meeting Santa, making some magical reindeer food, taking a ride in Father Christmas's sleigh and more.

All of the Christmas activities are included in the tickets to see Santa, which also give visitors full access to the park between 10am and 6pm.

Meet Santa at Blenheim Palace

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Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Blenheim Palace , where more than one million lights, lasers and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun, as well as larger-than-life illuminations. And where you may even be able to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas along the way!

Blenheim’s visitors will also see the return of the ever-popular dancing reflections in the colourful cascades and magical lakeside walk.

Meet Santa at the Brewery Quarter

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Wrap up warm this Saturday 25 November 2023 and head down to Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter for its official Christmas lights switch on party, when Father Christmas will be on a whistle stop tour before switching on the festive lights.

Expect singing and dancing; local community performers; dance and snow; party act The Mark Walby band; Lakeside Primary School's Young Voice choir performing Christmas hits; and much more.

Meet Santa at Perrygrove Railway

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All aboard! Christmas is ‘bigger than ever’ at Perrygrove Railway this December 2023 with a special festive experience for families to enjoy. Hop aboard the Twilight Train, where passengers will be taken on a journey through the illuminated woods before stopping off to see Father Christmas at his snowy station.

Everyone will enjoy a hot chocolate and receive a token gift, unique to Perrygrove. Tickets are for whole compartments, separated by glass from others.

Meet Santa at Dobbies in Gloucestershire

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With venues across Gloucestershire, Dobbies Garden Centre is getting into the Christmas spirit with events including Santa’s Breakfast, where the whole family will be able to join in with games, a visit from Santa and a special gift for every child.

Little ones will also be able to meet Santa in his grotto at Dobbies too, by walking through the woodland and spotting the Christmas characters along the way, before being welcomed by Father Christmas himself, who will give them a special gift. Santa’s Quiet Grotto is also available on certain days for little ones with additional needs.

And it’s not just children who can be treated this Christmas, as Santa Paws is also on hand to make sure good pooches receive a special treat too!

Meet Santa at GWSR

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Hop on board a festive train ride with Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway this Christmas, starting in November 2023.

Travelling from Toddington Station, children will have the chance to meet Santa and his elves — and good boys and girls will receive a little something, too — all while travelling on an exciting train and tucking into complimentary mince pies, hot and cold drinks, biscuits and fruit.

Meet Santa at Trioscape Garden Centre

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Get into the festive spirit this December 2023 at Trioscape Garden Centre , where a range of Christmas events is taking place. On every Saturday throughout the month, the whole family will be able to enjoy breakfast with Santa and his helper, before choosing from a selection of premium gifts. Advanced booking is recommended for this experience.

What's more, back again by popular demand, Trioscape will be welcoming Santa's reindeers to the garden centre this Christmas. On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December 2023, little ones will have the chance to say hello to the beautiful four-egged friends and get into the Christmas spirit,

Meet Santa at Cotswold Reindeer Herd

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Embark on a magical real-life reindeer-filled Christmas adventure with Cotswold Reindeer Herd this festive period. From Saturday 18 November to Sunday 31 December 2023, families will be able to visit Santa and his grotto near Cirencester.

Receive a special gift from Father Christmas, as well as a professional photo if you wish, before visiting his reindeer where you can treat them to a tasty snack.

Meet Santa at Webbs Garden Centre in Cheltenham

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Families can head to Webbs Garden Centre in Cheltenham, where they can wander through a very festive Christmas village with surprises around every corner.

From Saturday 2 December until Friday 22 December 2023, children will be able to see the garden centre’s traditional grotto before meeting Father Christmas in his cosy cabin, where they will choose their own gift from a crafting box.

Meet Santa at The Gables Hotel

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Head to The Gables Hotel in Wotton-under-Edge near Bristol on selected dates in December 2023, where families can enjoy a delicious three-course lunch with options including roast turkey and bacon wrapped pork and stuffing for lunch, toffee and honeycomb cheesecake for dessert and more, before Santa appears, bringing small gifts for all the good girls and boys — with plenty of magical photo opportunities.

Meet Santa at Westgate Oxford

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For a day out just over the county border in Oxford, head to Westgate this December 2023. This festive period, Westgate is inviting guests to come and experience 'Believe', where they will explore a mystical cavern and meet one of Santa's trusted elves and a magical talking reindeer.

They will then be invited to make extra-special reindeer food to take home and leave out to fuel Santa’s helpers on their Christmas Eve journey. Little ones will then venture into Santa’s enchanting grotto to enjoy a one-to-one with Santa, where they will receive a gift of a book and the opportunity to snap a photo of the magical occasion.

Meet Santa at Dinky Street

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For four days this December 2023, Father Christmas will be making a special visit to Dinky Street in Bishop’s Cleeve. Tots can visit Santa in his cosy grotto — with magical, make-believe play sessions too.

Meet Santa at the Sundial Theatre

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Following last year's sell-out performances, families can join Jack, Dasher the reindeer and Pompom the penguin in The Santa Show 2023 at the Sundial Theatre for an interactive and festive musical adventure, as they meet Father Christmas at his home in the North Pole to help save Christmas.

What's more, every child will receive a specially wrapped present from Santa after the Christmassy show-HO-HO-HO!

Meet Santa at The King Edward VII

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Returning for 2023, Father Christmas will be spreading joy in Gloucester at The King Edward VII , offering children the opportunity to eat breakfast with Santa on various dates in December.

Little ones can tuck into their favourite hearty Ember children's breakfast for just £9.99 — and what's more, the big man will be bringing a sack full of gifts for all to enjoy!

Stories with Santa at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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Santa arrives at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester from Saturday 2 December 2023.

He'll be in his grotto to share a Christmas story and a gift for little ones; there'll be a range of festive drinks and cakes available at the cafe; as well as a Snowman Trail in the galleries — just be sure to book in advance.

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very festive, dirty tables piled up on top of one another- dirty too. i removed the top one to f

Visited Santa’s grotto. The whole experience was fantastic. Would definitely recommend. Very festive.

Good morning, Thank you for the 5 stars! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed Santas Grotto, I will make sure your comments are passed to the store manager who will also be delighted. Kind regards, Karen Customer Services.

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Wonderful display of Christmas decorations and much more. Coffee shop is lovely too. Recommend the Christmas cake and Latte.

Took my granddaughter to afternoon Tea with Santa. Well organised, food fab, games with Santa great decorating a cookie great and most of all a story read by santa. Then came a gift and a photo. Well a lovely afternoon and an 8yr old was very very happy.

Pre paid for Christmas lunch at Dobbies website. Absolutely disgusting, cold, no taste to any part of the meal. If I didn’t know I would say this whole meal was delivered in a plastic container possibly frozen and heated in a microwave. Not one member of staff asked if we enjoyed it, I think they were frightened to ask.

We like Dobbies Garden Centre but we always find their mocha cold and watery. We still grab our coffee their thought after a browse in the garden area.

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Santa Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre | Aylesbury

24 november, 2023 - 24 december, 2023.

Dobbies Santa Grotto, breakfast with Santa Aylesbury, see santa aylesbury

Santa’s Grotto is a most loved festive experiences at Dobbies garden centre in Aylesbury . The grotto returns on selected dates from 24th November to 24th December.

As well as Santa’s Grotto, they also have options for breakfast or afternoon tea with Santa, quiet grotto sessions for children with additional needs and Santa paws for your furry friends!

Embrace the festive season with a must-have visit to our Santa’s grotto this Christmas. This experience includes meeting with Santa and, of course, a special gift for your little ones

This remains our most popular experiences at Dobbies, offering a magical journey for children and families complete with interactive elements and a meeting with Santa himself!

Your experience will then continue with a chance to meet Santa Claus – children are encouraged to share their excitement, wishes and stories before receiving their gift

To capture the memory of your little ones meeting Santa you can choose to pre-book one of our special photo options and save on average 15% compared to on-the-day prices

Please be aware that Santa’s grotto may be outside, so please dress accordingly

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Santa grottos near Birmingham that are well worth visiting for Christmas 2023

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Dobbies Grotto is one of many ways to see Santa this Christmas

There's something so magical about taking your children to see Father Christmas. Whether it's at a garden centre grotto, a farm or a large scale attraction, it's wonderful to watch their faces light up when they talk to the big man in red.

We have some fantastic festive events happening around Birmingham and the Midlands for 2023. You can see Santa Claus as part of a glittering light trail, aboard a steam train or in a yuletide show.

Here you'll find all the dates and ticket details as it's best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. The weekends and days leading to Christmas Eve often sell out fast.

Read more: Christmas 2023 events you'll want to book tickets for now around Birmingham

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Peter Pan Light Trail at Webbs

You can visit Santa as part of the new Webbs Christmas light trail. This year families are invited to fly with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland, looking out for mermaids, fairies, pirates and Captain Hook along the way!

Father Christmas will be there in his snow-covered workshop and house where you can take some festive photographs to remember the occasion. See him between November 17 and December 28 inclusive. You can also do the trail after this date as it continues until January 3, 2024. Find out more and book tickets via the Webbs website.

Santa Safari at West Midland Safari Park

West Midland Safari Park has a traditional grotto as part of its Santa Safari every year. You get to enjoy snow showers, reindeer, meet Santa and visit his toy factory to choose a gift to take home. Afterwards there's chance to visit the elves in Mrs Claus' Kitchen for hot chocolates and cookies for the kids and mulled wine and warm mince pies for the adults.

The park looks really pretty throughout the festive event, which also includes access to the four mile safari to see the animals. New for 2023 is Safari Skating on a Glice® rink, which is an eco-friendly alternative to ice, where you can 'glide, slide and go wild'. There are also Twilight Safari tickets where you can visit Santa after 5pm and go skating.

Santa is at the Safari Park from November 24 to December 24 but you can still enjoy all the festivities after he's gone, right through to January 7, 2024. Find out more and book via the West Midland Safari Park website here .

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Neverland Fun House Santa Grotto

Neverland Fun House in Erdington has a Peter Pan theme and is known for its Greek cafe. Now, the soft play centre is opening in the evenings so that families can enjoy authentic home cooked Greek food whilst the kids play for free.

And the playhouse is hosting a Santa grotto this year plus there will be a special festive menu too. Find out more via the Neverland Funhouse website here or call 07975768533 to book a table or grotto visit.

Santa Grotto at Dobbies

Families can meet Santa in his grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre in Atherstone this Christmas. Children will be welcomed by Santa’s elves who will take them through a Christmas tree forest spotting magical characters along the way, before making a special item to take home.

Once they’ve spent time with the elves, Santa will greet the children, share some Christmas magic, hear their wishes, and hand them a gift to take home. There's also a Quiet Grotto for children with additional needs plus a Santa Paws experience for dog lovers.

Runs from November 23 to December 22. Find out more and book via the Dobbies website.

Enchanted Christmas Grotto at Drayton Manor

There's an Enchanted Christmas Grotto at Drayton Manor, which has an all new Christmas Wonderland for families for 2023. Take a ride on the Wishmas Express - an illuminated light trail train journey - and experience snowfalls every day.

Then join in with Rory's Christmas Party Show, visit Mrs. Claus' Kitchen and enjoy her Christmas Spectacular End of Day Show. The rides are open late to help you make the most of the Christmas evenings too.

The grotto is open on selected dates from November 25 to December 24 but the festivities continue after Santa has gone, right through to December 31. Find out more and book via the Drayton Manor website.

Enchanted Christmas Kingdom at Hatton World

Hatton will be transformed into a 'Winter Wonderland' this Christmas complete with a 3D glowing forest and an interactive North Pole postal station for sending letters to Father Christmas. Children can see the man himself in his cosy grotto.

There's also Mr. Holly's Magic show, gingerbread decorating with Mother Christmas, reindeer food making, Father Christmas’s secret toy shop and the return of the Create-a-Bear experience.

Hatton also has a light trail and drive-in cinema showing festive films. The shopping village will be packed with Christmas gift ideas too. The grotto is open on selected dates from November 25 to December 24. Some of the other activities continue until December 30. Find out more and book tickets via the Hatton World website.

Polar Express Birmingham

Everyone gets to meet Santa and receive a 'silver bell' aboard the Polar Express! The steam-fuelled adventure chugs out of Birmingham Moor Street Station on its way to the 'North Pole'. Guests are immersed in the sights, sounds and tastes of this classic children's tale with characters, hot chocolates and cookies bringing the 2004 film to life.

Runs on selected dates from November 25, 2023 to December 23, 2023, find out more and book via the Vintage Trains website. Read our review of the Polar Express Birmingham here .

Winter Funland at NEC Arena

You can see Santa in his grotto at Winter Funland - said to be the UK’s biggest indoor festive funfair, covering 25,000 square metres! Taking place at Birmingham NEC Arena on selected dates from December 9, 2023 to January 1, 2024, this 'Christmas wonderland' includes an ice rink, a festive circus and lots of Christmassy treats.

It's all indoors so you don't have to worry about the weather and all the rides, skating and grotto are included in your admission ticket. Find out more and book tickets via the Winter Funland website.

Santa Grotto at Webbs West Hagley

For a traditional grotto, head to Webbs West Hagley. Families can wander through a festive Christmas village to see Santa in his cosy cabin before choosing from a range of toys, including a craft box, board games and teddies, to take home.

Organisers promise winter scenes and surprises around every corner and even a chance of snow! Children can post their letters to Santa before mixing their own reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve.

Runs each weekend from Saturday November 25 to Sunday December 24 plus every day from December 18 to 22. Find out more and book tickets via the Webbs website .

Father Christmas at Magic Alley

You can visit Father Christmas as part of a festive quest at Magic Alley in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Christmas in the Crystal Kingdom journey starts in the snow covered Enchanted Forest where you will solve puzzles, receive a present from Santa, enjoy activities with the elves and visit the Ice Queen.

This event is geared at slightly older children who are able to read and solve puzzles so there is also under fives and SEN sessions available too. Runs on selected dates from November 25 to December 20. Find out more and book via the Magic Alley website.

Santa story time and workshop at Chatsworth

Families can join Father Christmas for story time in his grotto at Chatsworth House this Christmas. There's also chance to experience the hustle and bustle of Santa's workshop with mischief-making elves and a giant exploding Christmas cracker!

It's part of the Palace of Advent event where the outside of the house will be transformed into a giant advent calendar with a light installation animating 24 Christmas scenes emerging from 24 windows on the south façade of the house. There will be 24 themed Christmas rooms inside plus snowflake showers and an illuminated light and sound trail.

The event runs from November 4, 2023, to January 7, 2024. Chatsworth’s annual Christmas market also returns from November 4 to November 26 too. Find out more and book tickets via the Chatsworth website .

Severn Valley Railway Enchanted Express

Meet Father Christmas when you board the Enchanted Express at Severn Valley Railway. You listen to Dame Julie Walters tell the classic tale ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas and see characters from the story before Santa gives out gifts.

There are four departures a day from Bridgnorth Station on weekends from December 2 to 24. Find out more and book tickets via the Severn Valley Railway website. SVR also has a Santa Train but this involves a Christmas show rather than a meeting with Santa.

Stories with Santa at Warwick Castle

How about storytime with Santa in the cosy library at Warwick Castle this year? Once again, the whole castle is set to be transformed with twinkling trees and decorations.

There's also a light trail, ice rink and Christmas market. Santa will be at Warwick Castle on selected dates from November 25 to December 24. The other festivities continue until January 7, 2024. Find out more and book tickets via Warwick Castle website.

North Pole Adventure at the National Forest Adventure Farm

Children receive a personalised ticket from Father Christmas then check in and collect passports and Elf coins before setting off on a journey through a ‘magical portal to the North Pole’ to see Father Christmas and choose a gift from the present room at the National Forest Adventure Farm in Burton.

There’s also the chance to decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas, sing festive songs with Silvermist the reindeer, meet a talking polar bear under the Northern Lights and fix the toy machine to help save Christmas. Runs on selected dates from November 25 to December 22. Find out more and book via the Adventure Farm website

Winter Glow at Malvern Showground

You can see Father Christmas in his grotto at Winter Glow this year. The festive event will return to the Malvern Showground on November 24 and run on selected dates until December 24.

There will also be an ice rink, light trail and traditional fairground plus several new activities for 2023, including elf circus skills workshops and pet experiences. The festivities will continue after Santa has left, right through until Saturday January 6, 2024.

You can pick and choose which activities you want to do. Find out more and book via the Winter Glow website.

Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

You can book in for a Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers. The special treat includes an overnight stay, a visit to Santa's grotto and fun Christmas attractions, a new panto, a festive evening meal and live entertainment, entrance to the theme park and waterpark and nine holes of Extraordinary Golf.

Runs from November 24 to December 23. Find out more and book via the Alton Towers website.

Santa Show at Cadbury World

There's no grotto at Cadbury World but you can see Santa in a special stage show. There will also be a sleigh filled with chocolatey gifts for all little helpers at the show.

There are 17 shows a day during weekends from November 18 to December 23, 2023 plus December 21 and 22. Find out more and book via the Cadbury World website. It's also a great place to stock up on Christmas presents from the Cadbury Gift Shop.

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5* breakfast with Santa - Dobbies Garden Centre

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We have just got back from breakfast with Santa and we had so much fun I wanted to do this straight away as I think we found something rare. We have three children under 5 and what most places seem to have forgotten Dobbies had spot on. What children need and want is time. We got there and they had a relatively small sized group which was perfect as the children all felt special. Breakfast came out very quickly tasted good and could be eaten straight away all very important when you have very little ones. Santa came out and said hello to each child straight away which meant there was no long wait or tears they all got attention quickly and immediately. They had set up a crafting table which was great as all the kids loved making elf masks and Santa came round and spoke to each child several times. He then played games like 'Santa says' and then each child got to go up individually for a present and a photo then they gave plenty of time for family photos. Photos were taken by us and the elves but no 'professional' photo which was great as it was just so inclusive and didn't feel like a money making exercise. Thank you for a very magical morning making memories which is what Christmas is all about.

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I would avoid the resturant, last time we went in the summer all of the tables where dirty and had dirty plates on ect, called again at 1.55 after waiting for 10mins in a never ending line ended up with 2 coffees 1 peice of cake which came to 10.89 coffee was cold and undrinkable, and the cake was cheap the worst I have ever tasted it was lotus biscoff, had no flavour what so ever. The table again was dirty and so was the carpet .There is never enough staff 2 people left the line before being served, go to the pub next door or the garden centre down the road I think it's called Pipers much better customer service and a cleaner environment.

Needed to visit Dobbies to make a purchase so thought we would stay for Sunday lunch Very expensive at £12.99 for a cafeteria style roast beef dinner, made up of several items from the freezer and packet gravy. The staff were friendly and kind but service was a bit chaotic with different staff serving hot and cold options. The deli section looked very nice and probably would have been a better option with items being freshly prepared for you. The seating area is in need of a revamp.

Had some toasties. The food was fine. But the cafe was uncomfortably warm with no air movement. I had to buy some fans from The Works. It was almost like we were sat in a giant greenhouse.

Seriously underwhelming! I had a toastie which was underdone, the bread seemed cheap and the ham and cheese tasteless. However at £7.95 not a pricetag that reflected the offering!! The mocha again was lacking in any flavour and very bland. The only saving grace was the raspberry ripple cake. My husband did enjoy the carrot and coriander soup. Although the staff were pleasant and seemed hard working, the floor was full of crumbs and food debris and needed sweeping.

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Where To See Santa In Hampshire 2023

Wondering where to see Santa In Hampshire? There are some great Santa’s Grottos and different experiences with Santa in Hampshire for 2023 if you’re looking for places to see the big man.

Hayling Island Winter Wonderland

The Seafront, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0AG

Dates: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 14th – 24th December 2023

Hayling Winter Wonderland has over 40 displays featuring animations and hand crafted scenes. You can even walk through Gingerbread Town. There are over 3 miles of lights and tonnes of snow to create the most magical Christmas experience in Hampshire.

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Santa At The Brickworks Museum

Swanwick Lane, Bursledon, SO31 7HB

Date: 26th November 2023 – Brickworks Christmas Festival

Date: 10th December 2023 – Children’s Christmas Special

Father Christmas will be taking a couple of days out from his very busy December schedule and arriving at the Brickworks Museum to hand out gifts to his smallest fans. Bring the family, bring the dog and enjoy the magic of Christmas at the Brickworks.

Father Christmas At Marwell Zoo

Dates: December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th – 23rd 2023

Visit Marwell Zoo on selected dates in December to meet Father Christmas in his festive woodland cabin. Tickets for Father Christmas must be purchased on the night at his cabin and cannot be booked online in advance.

Santa At Milestones Museum

Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG

Dates: 2nd – 23rd December 2023

See Santa in his festive grotto deep in the heart of Milestones to receive a very special Christmas gift.

Breakfast With Santa At Harvester Restaurants

Dates: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 21st – 24th December 2023

Why not enjoy breakfast with Santa at your local Harvester. He’s making his way on his sleigh from the North Pole specially to spend time with you and your little ones and he can’t wait to see them and enjoy a breakfast together.

Santa is a busy man, so he’ll be appearing on selected dates in December. Pre-booking is essential.

A Christmas to remember from £9.99 per child and £10.99 on Christmas Eve. Local Harvester restaurants in Hampshire include :-

The Ham Farm , Twyford Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4LF
Harvester Swan Centre , Unit L1B, The Swan Centre, Wells Place, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FX
Whiteley Shopping Centre , Unit E1-E2, Whiteley Shopping Centre, Fareham Hampshire, PO15 7LJ
The Buccaneer , 14 The Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NS
The Stag And Hounds , Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HN

Breakfast With Santa At Toby Carvery Restaurants

For just £9.99 (£10.99 on Christmas Eve), your little one’s can meet Father Christmas, and enjoy a cooked breakfast and a juice!

Santa’s sleigh will be visiting on selected dates in December from 9:30am. Pre-booking is essential.

Toby Carvery restaurants in Hampshire include:-

Bishopstoke , Fair Oak Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6LD
Hilsea , Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5HS

Ember Inns Breakfast With Santa

The Village Inn, 67 Botley Road, Southampton, SO31 1AZ

Join Santa for breakfast on selected dates in December. 2022 dates TBA

All children receive a small gift from Santa as well as enjoying their breakfast. The cost is £6.99.

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There are some great opportunities to meet Santa in Hampshire at Dobbies Garden Centres. There’s the traditional Santa’s grotto, as well as a quiet grotto for children with additional needs.

You can also enjoy afternoon tea with Santa in Hampshire and breakfast with Santa too. Also if you wish to include your dog, then there are opportunities to enjoy a Santa Paws visit as well.

Dobbies Garden Centres in Hampshire include

Havant – Barton’s Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5NA
Andover – Salisbury Road Andover SP11 7DN
Cadnam – Southampton Road Cadnam SO40 2NB

Santa Cruises On The Basingstoke Canal

Dates: 28th November – 23rd December 2023

Aboard the boat Rosebud, you’ll take a gentle cruise to the start of the tinsel trail in the woods. Then it’s time to follow the trail to find Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a special gift!

Cruise back to the Centre and head into Santa’s Workshop for Christmas colouring activities, warm drinks & mince pies for all.

Spaces can be purchased either over the phone on 01252 370073 or in person at the Canal Centre.

Christmas Canoe Paddle

Bailey’s Hard, Bailey’s Hard Lane, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7YF

Dates: 9th, 10th, 16th – 23rd December 2023

Join New Forest Activities for a festive paddle on the Beaulieu River to find Santa this Christmas. Enjoy a 90 minute guided tour of the river’s beautiful nature reserve, with the river offering up some of its more stunning sights on a fresh Winter’s day.

You’ll set sail in stable and safe, Canadian style canoes with the added excitement that you’ll be meeting Santa on the river in his boat full of Christmas gifts! All children will receive a gift from Santa and there’ll be toasty hot chocolate available to keep you warm. Great for all ages from 18 months and upwards, all equipment provided.

Breakfast With Santa At The Spinnaker Tower

Dates: 2023 TBC

Santa returns to the Spinnaker Tower this Christmas and he’s tucking into breakfast to make sure he’s full of energy for a busy day of festive preparations. Join him and his elves in the Spinnaker Kitchen and Bar for some festive fun!

Families will enjoy a continental style breakfast, served in the spacious Spinnaker Kitchen and Bar overlooking the bustling harbour and hosted by Santa and his merry elves.

Children can write their letters to Santa, sharing their Christmas wish list, before popping it into the post box and chatting with the main man himself. There will be an opportunity for a photo with Santa, and an official souvenir photo can be purchased. All children will receive a gift from Santa.

The additional Toymakers Packs, with the opportunity to build-your-own cuddly toys with heart charm and birth certificate are available on a first come, first served basis. The package includes admission to the Spinnaker Tower, where you will be wowed by the 350° panoramic views and the amazing glass Sky Walk. There are two sessions each day at 9am and 10.30am.

Longdown Activity Farm

Deerleap Ln, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7EH

Father Christmas will be returning on his tractor sleigh to Longdown Activity Farm. Look out for the Festive Lodge and enter a magical world of twinkling trees, snow and sparkling lights. Father Christmas will be waiting to give the children a jolly wave and an extra special “Ho-ho-ho”.

Father Christmas’ Flying Visit

Hawk Conservatory Trust, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY

Date: 21st – 22nd December 2023

Father Christmas and more of his magical team of owls will be stopping at the Trust for this special family event. Find out what mischief Evergreen the Elf is up to and watch the magical owls fly.

Girls and boys will meet Mother Christmas, who will share some freshly-baked treats from her kitchen for the children to enjoy whilst she tells them about the magical owls.

Father Christmas’ elves will have a special present to give out to every good girl and boy too!

Finkley Down Farm Father Christmas

Dates: 2nd – 24th December 2023

Magical Christmas tickets include all-day entry to the farm. Your Christmas journey starts at Mother Christmas’ Kitchen before you make your reindeer food, collect your Christmas passport and so much more.

Santa At Paultons Park

Back for 2023 there’s also the chance to visit Santa’s Grotto. Book your timed slot with your park tickets and every child will receive a cuddly plush toy in a gift bag, along with a complimentary photograph.

Santa Specials On Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway

Dates: 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th December 2023

Your Santa train ride around the park includes a visit Santa when you return. All the children will receive a present from Santa and everyone will get refreshments from the cafe.

Meet Santa In John Lewis

There is magic in the air at John Lewis & Partners Southampton this Christmas. They’re with LEGO to make sure the whole family can experience the magic of Christmas in store at John Lewis. Each child will receive a wonderful Lego or Duplo gift and have the option to buy a photo taken with Santa.

Don’t forget to check out these Christmas events in Hampshire as well as all the great Christmas markets in Hampshire.

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Had some toasties. The food was fine. But the cafe was uncomfortably warm with no air movement. I had to buy some fans from The Works. It was almost like we were sat in a giant greenhouse.

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Santa is making himself at home in Southport, Merseyside ahead of Christmas.

Father Christmas is settling in at Dobbies Garden Centre in Bentham's Way, with his magical grotto open for families to visit.

Open until Christmas Eve, families can adventure through the winter wonderland, featuring faux reindeer and other animals before they meet Santa at his grotto checking the list of who has been naughty or nice.

The safety of customers and team members is Dobbies’ number one priority and a number of social distancing and hygiene measures are in place.

Those visiting Santa’s grotto will be required to wear a face covering in store, and Dobbies asks that customers come prepared with their own mask. There will also be scheduled cleaning carried out regularly throughout the day.

Tickets are priced at £11.99 per child and include a visit to Santa’s grotto and a gift. Santa has selected a range of toys, suitable for different ages, with children invited to select their own present.

Tickets for Santa’s Grotto are already selling fast, with families encouraged to book early at on line to avoid disappointment.

A refund will be issued to customers, if the event is cancelled. The garden centre ask's that all customers check the travel restrictions in their local area before travelling.

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You can take your dog to meet Santa at Dobbies Garden Centre

Dobbies are opening up a Santa Paws grotto at their Liverpool store

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Winter is fast approaching and it will soon be time to dig out the Christmas tree from the loft.

One popular festive activity for families to do is visit Santa’s grotto at the local garden centre.

But did you know that a popular garden centre chain is allowing our four-legged friends to get into the Christmas spirit as well?

Dobbies is opening a ‘Santa Paws’ grotto where our beloved pups will get the chance to meet the big man himself and get their very own gift which is suitable for different dog sizes.

You’ll even be able to get the perfect picture of your dog and Santa to send out on your Christmas cards this year.

Here are the UK venues where you can take your pooch to meet Santa:

Cirencester

Milton Keynes

Peterborough

Woodcote Green

Dunfermline

Northern Ireland

Alongside the grotto for your children, there will also be an outdoor woodland, where you can spot Christmas characters along the way before being welcomed by Santa and receiving a special gift.

A new addition to the festivities this year is the Quiet Grotto - which will be available at 50 stores across the UK.

Working in partnership with Autism Together, there will be Santa visits that are supportive of children with additional needs, considering sound and visual elements, and helping to minimise anxiety.

Michelle Walklett, Head of Autism Together’s Autism Training and Advisory Service, said: “As a specialist UK charity supporting autistic people, we’re pleased to be working with Dobbies in Liverpool to help enhance their Christmas Grotto experience for visitors with autism and other sensory needs.

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“Through this partnership, we’ll also be delivering autism awareness training for Santa and all his elves and helpers in time for the festive season.”

Families will also be able to enjoy Santa’s breakfast , which includes options for adults and children, followed by fun games and a visit from Santa with a special gift.

Sarah Murray, Partnership and Events Manager, said: “At Dobbies we want to offer families an opportunity to come together and make memories that last a lifetime. There truly is nothing more magical than Christmas for a child and our range of events helps to bring the season to life for all the family.”

Bookings are now being taken for the events.

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