Santa Grotto at Lancaster Park and Animal Farm
Visitors can explore the farm and step inside a magical Christmas grotto to meet Santa, Mrs Claus, the elves, and the Grinch. Children receive a gift during their visit, and families can take part in small animal petting. The experience also includes marshmallow toasting and hot chocolates.
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
Adults £15 plus 72p booking fee; includes entry to farm and grotto. Children aged 1–15 £18 plus 86p booking fee; includes entry to farm and grotto, with a gift included. Babies under 12 months £7 plus 34p booking fee. Online booking only; every member of the group needs a ticket. Onsite purchases such as food, drinks, rides or games require cash.
Hours
Farm: 9:30am-4:00pm (last entry 3:00pm); small animal petting: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm; grotto: pre-booked time and date.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Chadderton
Food & Drink
Marshmallow toasting and hot chocolates are offered; bring cash for onsite food or drink purchases, as the farm has no card machine.
Parking
Visitor car parking is free, but spaces are limited; visitors may need to park elsewhere if the car park is full.
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Tips & Advice
- Book online in advance and buy a ticket for everyone in your group; tickets are required and cash is not accepted at the door.
- Arrive at your selected farm time; staff provide a more specific grotto entry time, which may be slightly delayed.
- Check your date and session carefully before booking: tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be amended.
- Bring cash for any onsite food, drinks, rides or games, as the farm has no card machine.
- Allow at least 1.5 hours, and remember free parking is limited, so be ready to find another place if the car park is full.
Links & Contact
Run by Red Kite Days
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes. Book online in advance; every member of your group needs a ticket, and tickets are not sold at the door.
How does the timed grotto entry work?
Choose a date and arrival session when booking. That selection is your arrival time at the farm; staff give you a more specific grotto entry time when you arrive, and minor delays are possible.
What can children and families do at the farm?
Meet Santa, Mrs Claus, the Grinch and the elves in the grotto, take part in small-animal petting, and toast marshmallows. Children’s tickets include a gift.
Can I buy food and drinks at the farm?
Hot chocolate and marshmallow toasting are available, and onsite purchases may include food and drinks. Bring cash because the farm has no card machine.
How long should we allow for the visit?
Allow at least an hour and a half to complete the activities; you may stay longer on the farm.
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