Santa's Grotto 2026
Guided by elves, visitors explore Santa's cosy bakery to decorate a gingerbread biscuit decoration before entering the Magical Spice Forest to make a wish and package sparkling reindeer food. Families then knock on Mrs Claus's door to visit Santa in his sitting room, where every child receives a gift. The experience concludes outside in Gingerbread Land with photo opportunities alongside Rudolf and Angelica Elf, as well as a funfair train ride.
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Adults £5.99; children £17.99 (children 1 year and above); babies under 1 £7.99, but only when accompanied by at least one full-paying child and one full-paying adult. If there are no other children in the party, the baby must have a full-price child ticket (£17.99). A £2.00 booking fee is listed. All entrants need a ticket; there must be at least one full-paying child ticket per booking, and every child must be accompanied by at least one full-paying adult. No concessions.
Ages
All ages (children under 1 require a ticket and specific conditions apply)
Food & Drink
Food and drinks, hot or cold, are not permitted inside the grotto; no event food or drink options are listed.
Parking
Visitors are advised to allow 30 minutes before their booked time to find parking and get to the grotto. No parking costs or specific parking areas are stated.
Accessibility
The grotto is wheelchair friendly and elves are available to assist.
Pets
Dogs are not permitted in the grotto.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book your whole party into the same time slot, because sessions can't be merged and split groups won't be able to go in together.
- Arrive 30 minutes before your booked time to park and walk over, because grotto performances start promptly.
- Double-check the date, time and number of tickets before paying, because all bookings are final, non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Remember that everyone needs a ticket, including babies, and that every booking needs at least one full-paying child and an accompanying adult.
- Finish any snacks or drinks before you go in, because no food or drink, hot or cold, is allowed in the grotto.
Special Events & Promotions
- A separate SEND Santa's Grotto runs on dates in December.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the grotto visit?
Elves guide you through Santa's Bakery to decorate a gingerbread biscuit, then the Magical Spice Forest to fill a bag of reindeer food and make a wish. Next you meet Santa and Mrs Claus, followed by photos and a funfair train ride in Gingerbread Land.
How early should we arrive?
Allow 30 minutes before your booked time to find a parking space and reach the grotto. Performances start promptly.
Is the grotto wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and the elves are happy to help. Buggies aren't allowed inside, but there's a buggy park outside.
Can our group book two time slots and go in together?
No. Sessions can't be merged, so book your whole party into one slot. Each session takes up to 20 tickets.
Why do I need to give my child's age when booking?
Santa uses it to give each child an age-appropriate gift.
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