Santa's Grotto

Families visit Santa in his magical grotto to receive an early festive treat. Elves organize Christmas activities for visitors to enjoy and are on hand to help children write their letters to Santa before meeting him.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

peakwildlifepark.co.uk

When

Nov 28 – Dec 24, 2026

Tickets

From £15.95 per child. 20% off if booked before 15 November, except visits on 24 December. Grotto tickets are required for children, including under-2s; adults do not need grotto entry tickets, and up to two adults may attend per booking. Day-entry tickets are also required, except Annual Members do not need to purchase them.

Hours

10:00; 16:00.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-focused

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

Book the grotto in advance, as advance booking is strongly recommended.
Buy a grotto ticket for every child meeting Santa, including children under 2.
Arrange an accompanying adult for each child; no more than two adults may attend per booking.
Remember that grotto tickets do not include park day entry, unless you are an Annual Member.
If you need to reschedule, do so at least seven days before your visit; bookings cannot be cancelled.

Special Events & Promotions

Book before November 15 for an early-booking discount; it does not apply to December 24 visits.
Annual Members do not need to buy day-entry tickets.
Children, including under-2s, need a separate grotto ticket to meet Santa; accompanying adults do not need grotto tickets, with up to two adults per booking.
Santa's Grotto runs on selected dates in November and December, including daily from December 19 to 24.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can visit Santa, and do children need an adult with them?

The grotto is for the whole family. Every child, including children under 2, needs a grotto ticket and must be accompanied by an adult; up to two adults may attend per booking.

Should I book ahead, and can I change a booking?

Advance booking is strongly recommended. Bookings cannot be cancelled, but can be rescheduled up to seven days before the visit for a fee.

What can children do at the grotto?

Elves organize Christmas activities and help children write a letter to Santa before they meet him.

Do I need a separate ticket to enter the park?

Yes, day-entry tickets are also required, unless you are an Annual Member.

Can adults attend the grotto without buying a grotto ticket?

Adults do not need grotto entry tickets. Up to two adults may attend per booking.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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Event details verified: Nov 5, 2026