Find London & South East England's best magical Santa's Grottos in North, South, West, East, Central London & Home Counties, take your little ones to find Father Christmas in all sorts of exciting and unexpected places including zoos, farms, markets, trampoline parks, stores, Legoland, Lapland UK (the Rolls Royce of Grottos) and more. Help with packing in the elves workshops, decorating gingerbread men & mixing Christmas Pud, meet the reindeer and join in special events, Santa Claus might just have a present for them too. Special pre school grottos for under 4s & quiet Wonderland SEND sessions. In many cases tickets will need to be booked or purchased in advance, advisable to check. You can also rent a Santa and party Elves for private, corporate or other occasions.
Anya Hindmarch Village & Grotto A magical immersive journey through a moonlit forest & crunchy snow to meet Father Christmas in Annya's Grotto. The Anya Cafe serves festive treats, the Christmas Shop stocked with limited edition decorations, gifts, baubles, crackers, puzzles & more.
Location: Pont Street, Chelsea
Postcode: SW1X 9EH MAP Telephone: 020 7501 0168
Bentall's Kingston Bentall's traditional grotto returns again mid November with a number of special late night evenings. Santa will be waiting to see you all in his magical grotto with lots and lots of surprises in store.
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Postcode: KT1 1TX MAP Telephone: 020 8546 1001
Brent Cross Santa Claus will be arriving at Brent Cross late one night in cold November, his Elves will build the Grotto so he can meet you. He's got a big sack so he can take your letter & at the bottom he might find presents for good little boys & girls.
Location: Hendon
Postcode: NW4 3FP MAP Telephone: 020 8202 8095
Centrale Croydon Centre Discover the magical Gingerbread Grotto in Croydon with gingerbread men, a cosy fire, pretty snow and reindeers, and of course, Santa. Pay him a visit and he'll give you a present, you can also have your photo taken with him.
Location: Croydon
Postcode: CR0 1TY MAP Telephone: 020 8681 5841
Chessington Christmas Event Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Chessington this year with your nearest & DEERest for festive family fun! Father Christmas & his band of merry elves are returning to Chessington once again for the festive season.
Location: Chessington, Surrey
Postcode: KT9 2NE MAP Telephone: 01372 731 657
Christmas at Polesden Lacey Polesden Lacey offers an enchanted Christmas, magically transformed for the festive season. Join in winter adventure, find Father Christmas, Percy the Park Keeper trail, bracing walks, treats in the café, gift shop & Christmas wreath making workshops.
Location: Great Bookham
Postcode: RH5 6BD MAP Telephone: 01372 452048
Christmas Bricktacular Ultimate LEGO Christmas at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, the elves will be looking for little helpers, wonder at the twinkling lights, meet Father Christmas, write your letters, exciting seasonal festivities with magical LEGO delights.
Location: Windsor
Postcode: SL4 4AY MAP Telephone: 01753 626182
Christmas in Leicester Square Take a festive trip through Leicester Square’s magical Christmas markets & find Father Christmas’s grotto where children can meet the man himself plus enjoy a whole host of fantastic shows in the beautiful surrounds of a tradtional 1920s spiegeltent.
Location: Leicester Square
Postcode: WC2H 7LU MAP Telephone: 0333 344 4167
Duke of York Square Christmas will soon be arriving at the Square in Chelsea with favourite festive events & Santa’s Grotto, open every day of December except Mondays. Booking required.
Location: King's Road, Chelsea
Postcode: SW3 4LY MAP Telephone: 020 7823 5577
Enchanted Christmas House Journey with your children through The Garden of Winter Wonder, decorate Gingerbread Men in the Gingerbread Kitchen, arts & crafts in The Busy Elves Workshop, spectacular Christmas play full of adventure, festive meal & meet Santa in his grotto!
Location: Islington
Postcode: N1 8PA MAP Telephone: 020 3227 3200
Father Christmas at Chartwell Father Christmas is returning to Chartwell, meet him on just 2 occasions this Christmas period & collect a gift for each child. In true 1920s style he will be decked out in green just as the Churchill family children would have known him.
Location: Westerham
Postcode: TN16 1PS MAP Telephone: 01732 861159
Father Christmas at Kew Gardens Santa's returning to his magical Snowflake Grotto at Kew Gardens and there'll be more including a vintage carousel, Christmas gifts and traditional festive food and drinks.
Location: Kew Gardens
Postcode: TW9 3AB MAP Telephone: 020 8332 5655
Father Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall Take your children on a magical journey through the Royal Albert Hall to meet Father Christmas, the experience takes little ones on a tour led by a captivating Victorian doorkeeper, fun puzzles & clues to Santa's gift-filled grotto, for 2yrs+.
Location: Kensington Gore
Postcode: SW7 2AP MAP Telephone: 020 7589 8212
Father Christmas comes to Claremont The Thatched Cottage at Claremont will be magically transformed for the visit of Father Christmas. Regrettably now fully booked for 2016.
Location: Esher
Postcode: KT10 9JG MAP Telephone: 01372 476436
Father Christmas in the Crystal Grotto, Painshill Park Visit Santa and his elves at Painshill Park Cobham and join in 2 hours of activities in the natural Christmas decoration workshop, Christmas scavenger hunt and other fun activities.
Location: Cobham, Surrey
Postcode: KT11 1JE MAP Telephone: 01932 868113
Harrods Christmas Grotto Harrod's infamous fun family traditional Christmas, choose from a classic visit to Father Christmas's frozen grotto or book a special pre school age visit (under 4s) and then sit down to a fun food in the Grotto Cafe.
Location: Knightsbridge
Postcode: SW1X 7QN MAP Telephone: 020 7730 1234
Hatchlands Park at Christmas Father Christmas will be visiting Hatchlands Park in Guildford on 7 dates to meet as many children as possible before Christmas in his cosy sitting room & receive a wrapped present from him. Normal admission applies, plus Santa's booking.
Location: Guildford
Postcode: GU4 7RT MAP Telephone: 01483 444334
I Met Father Christmas at Hamleys, London I Met Father Christmas at Hamleys! is an extra special experience where children will enjoy up to 1 hour with Santa, take part in seasonal activities, enjoy delicious snacks and receive a special gift bag to take home.
Location: London
Postcode: W1B 5BT MAP Telephone: 0371 704 1977
Land of the Lions at London Zoo Children wander through Land of the Lions & join in arts & crafts with Mother Christmas & cheeky elves before heading into Santas grotto. Special education event for schools, Santa tells the children all about the animals. Gift for each child.
Location: Regent's Park
Postcode: NW1 4RY MAP Telephone: 0344 225 1826
LaplandUK Lapland is a secret immersive adventure based on an original reimagination of Father Christmas, wander through the enchanted forest, experience the elven civilisation, visit Mother Christmas Kitchen, the magical toy factory & meet Santa.
Location: Ascot, Berkshire
Postcode: SL5 8BD MAP
Museum of London Docklands - Victorian Santa’s Grotto Festive cards, gifts, trees, Father Christmas & Victorian Yuletide trappings! The Museum of London Docklands' 19th Century spin transforms the gallery with vintage decorations & carols. Santa’s there to chat & pose for selfies, gifts for kids.
Location: West India Quay, Isle of Dogs
Postcode: E14 4AL MAP Telephone: 020 7001 9844
Noir Kringle Noir Kringle is a niche Christmas pop up for families seeking a new adventure,'The Black Santa's Grotto Experience'. Step into Noir Kringle's magical vintage Christmas Grotto & workshop surrounded by sparkle, presents, stockings & letters piled high.
Location: London
Mobile: 07956 111889
Northfield's Nursery - Santa's Grotto One of East London's biggest Christmas stores with a huge and stunning array of Christmas items, lit model village scenes, reindeer, snowmen and a magical Christmas grotto with Santa until Christmas Eve.
Location: Chingford
Postcode: E4 7RG MAP Telephone: 020 8529 0367
Rent a Santa Santa Claus visits homes or childrens' parties, stores, hotels, restaurants, nurseries, hospitals, office parties, delivers presents, turns on tree lights, reads to children. Visits tailored to the occasion & will bring one of his elves. Good reviews.
Location: London
Mobile: 07505 080398
Sail with Santa Yo ho ho! Meet Santa on the River Thames because today he’s swapped his sleigh for a lovely boat. Lots of fun for everyone and lots of treats from Santa.
Location: Central London
Telephone: 020 7740 0400.
Santa & Reindeer at Oaktree Bracknell Christmas at Oaktree Garden Centre near Bracknell is special with amazing Christmas displays, Christmas Wonderland, lit trees & Christmas scenes. Post your Christmas letter in the special box, visit the reindeer & meet Father Christmas.
Location: Warfield, near Bracknell
Postcode: RG42 6LH MAP Telephone: 01344 890667
Santa at Osterley House Reserve your visit to Father Christmas in his workshop as he flies in this winter to Osterley House in West London, help with Christmas pudding stirring in the grotto waiting room & later see all the magical lights. Booking essential.
Location: Isleworth
Postcode: TW7 4RB MAP Telephone: 020 8232 5070
Santa at Selfridges Visit Selfridge's and their amazing Santa's Grotto with disabled access. Situated on the Lower Ground Floor, online pre booking is available.
Location: Oxford Street
Postcode: W1A 2LR MAP Telephone: 0800 123 400
Santa Cruises Henley Santa's taking to the water in Henley this December with special children's and family cruises, entertainment-packed trips down the Thames and a visit from Father Christmas.
Location: Henley on Thames
Postcode: RG9 1AZ MAP Telephone: 01491 572035
Santa's Christmas Wonderland Chessington Wander through this magical world full of Christmas scenes & magic before meeting Father Christmas, please avoid wearing green clothing (photographic reasons). Virtual reality sleigh rides & designated SEND sessions for a quieter wonderland experience.
Location: Chessington Garden Centre
Postcode: KT9 2NG MAP Telephone: 01372 725638
Santa's Grotto at Ham House Follow the magical Christmas trail through the Ham House 17th-century gardens all the way until you reach Santa's magical grotto, every child will receive an exciting Christmas gift.
Location: Ham, Richmond upon Thames
Postcode: TW10 7RS MAP Telephone: 020 8940 1950
Santa's Sleepover, LEGOLAND® Festive fun for kids, book a 'Santa's Sleepover' in Legoland's fully themed hotels, special activities for kids young & old, a magical letter & gift from Father Christmas for each child. He also rides around the Park in his magical sleigh most of the day.
Location: Windsor, Berks
Postcode: SL4 4AY MAP
Shrek’s Adventure! London London’s South Bank has Shrek’s Adventure! London coming to town, Shrek’s Grotto is just fab for kids & grown-ups looking for yuletide cheer. The Big Green Ogre has teamed-up with Santa to create a festive misadventure the whole family will love.
Location: Riverside Building, South Bank
Postcode: SE1 3PB MAP
St George's, Harrow Breakfast with Santa! On certain Saturday mornings in December, in conjunction with Frankie and Benny's, St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow will be hosting festive breakfast sessions with Santa. Prebooking essential.
Location: St Ann’s Road, Harrow
Telephone: 020 8424 2828
Sutton House's Santa's Grotto As well as a Santa's Grotto for kids, the East London Tudor manor house in Hackney will be immensely festive with Christmas market stalls, carol performances, film previews and local theatre productions too.
Location: Sutton House , Hackney
Postcode: E9 6JQ MAP Telephone: 020 8986 2264
The Rainforest Grotto Rainforest Cafe offers a personalised family grotto experience leaving your little ones mesmerised by the magic of Christmas, includes a personalised visit to Santa with children's two course meal & drink. Places limited.
Location: Shaftesbury Ave
Postcode: W1D 7EU MAP Telephone: 020 7434 3111
Westfield London A Santa's grotto with a twist, providing an exciting interactive family experience, prebooking is strongly advised and tickets are likely to go quite quickly.
Location: Shepherd's Bush
Postcode: W12 7SL MAP Telephone: 020 3371 2300
Whippersnappers Winter Wonderland Santa's Grotto in Dulwich Park & Whippersnappers Winter Wonderland, his elves are waiting with music & fun, spy out Rudolf preparing for his Big Night Flight & Santa's Sleigh, children dress-up to help the Elves in the Log Cabin Toy Workshop.
Location: Dulwich Park
Postcode: SE21 7BQ MAP Telephone: 020 8693 1682
Whiteley's Visit Father Christmas when he drops in at Whiteleys on Queensway, he'll be collecting children's letters and spending time with each and every little one.
Location: Bayswater
Postcode: W2 4YN MAP Telephone: 020 7229 8844
Willows Activity Farm, St Alban's Santa-tastic visit to Willows Activity Farm, see Santas toy shop & fairy tale grotto, winter wonderland, Christmas characters, Santa gives every child a golden key to any gift in his toyshop. Elf school, icerink, rides, reindeer, stalls.
Location: London Colney, Herts
Postcode: AL4 0PF MAP Telephone: 0870 129 9718
