Illustration of Santa and Mrs. Claus handing wrapped gifts to children in a cozy community hall (Meet Santa by the Fire: A Magical Grotto Experience 2026)
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Meet Santa by the Fire: A Magical Grotto Experience 2026

Children visit Santa by the fire inside The Sessions House, where each child receives a gift such as a snow globe, ornament, puzzle, or stationery. Visits include access to a North Pole Mailbox for wish lists and a child-size hot chocolate from the Courtyard Café. An elf photographs the visit, and digital photos are shared by link.

Nov 28 – Dec 23, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Each child ticket includes a child-size hot chocolate from the Courtyard Café.

Location

The Sessions House · The Sessions House Sheep Market, Spalding, PE11 1BB Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children who want to meet santa

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose a preferred entry slot when booking; visits are limited to six children every half hour.
  • Only children receiving a gift need tickets, so accompanying adults can attend without booking a ticket.
  • Bring children's letters or wish lists to post in the North Pole Mailbox.
  • Pre-purchase high-resolution photos or a printed photo in a Sessions House Christmas frame when booking if you want those keepsakes.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Accompanying adults enter free when attending with a child receiving a gift.
  • Complimentary tickets are available for local families who need assistance.
  • High-resolution digital photos can be pre-purchased when booking.
  • Printed photos in a Sessions House Christmas frame can be pre-purchased when booking.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a ticket for the grotto?

Only children receiving a gift need a ticket; accompanying adults can enter for free.

What does a child's visit include?

Each child meets Santa by the fire, receives a gift and gets a child-size hot chocolate from the Courtyard Café.

Can children bring a letter for Santa?

Yes. Children can bring their letters and post their Christmas wish lists in the North Pole Mailbox.

How are photos provided?

An elf takes digital photos, which are shared by link. High-resolution versions and printed photos in a Sessions House Christmas frame can be pre-purchased when booking.

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