Santa's Grottos

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.
Henley on Thames
RG9 1AZ
01491 572035



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.
Cobham, Surrey
KT11 1JE
01932 868113



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.
Croydon
CR0 1TY
020 8681 5841



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.
Windsor
SL4 4AY
01753 626182



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!
Islington
N1 8PA
020 3227 3200



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.
Esher
KT10 9JG
01372 476436



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.
Kew Gardens
TW9 3AB
020 8332 5655



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.
London
07505 080398



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 Santa’s grotto. Special education event for schools, Santa tells the children all about the animals. Gift for each child.
Regent's Park
NW1 4RY
0344 225 1826



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.
Sutton House , Hackney
E9 6JQ
020 8986 2264

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.
St Ann’s Road, Harrow
020 8424 2828



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.
King's Road, Chelsea
SW3 4LY
020 7823 5577



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.
Guildford
GU4 7RT
01483 444334



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.
Hendon
NW4 3FP
020 8202 8095



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.
Dulwich Park
SE21 7BQ
020 8693 1682



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.
Oxford Street
W1A 2LR
0800 123 400



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.
Bayswater
W2 4YN
020 7229 8844



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.
Knightsbridge
SW1X 7QN
020 7730 1234



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.
Ham, Richmond upon Thames
TW10 7RS
020 8940 1950



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.
Shaftesbury Ave
W1D 7EU
020 7434 3111



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+.
Kensington Gore
SW7 2AP
020 7589 8212



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.
Isleworth
TW7 4RB
020 8232 5070



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.
Chingford
E4 7RG
020 8529 0367



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.
Warfield, near Bracknell
RG42 6LH
01344 890667



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.
Central London
020 7740 0400.



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.
Westerham
TN16 1PS
01732 861159



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.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1TX
020 8546 1001



Willows Activity Farm, St Alban's

Santa-tastic visit to Willows Activity Farm, see Santa’s 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.
London Colney, Herts
AL4 0PF
0870 129 9718



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.
Shepherd's Bush
W12 7SL
020 3371 2300



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.
London
W1B 5BT
0371 704 1977