Hans Christmas Andersen at Van Arnhem Nursery - Santa's Grotto
Children can step inside the nursery grotto to meet Father Christmas and receive a special gift. Proceeds from grotto visits help support local charities and community projects. Families can also browse the standing forest of fresh Christmas trees and visit the decorations shop.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
£6 to visit Santa; every child gets a gift.
Hours
10am to 3pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
On select weekends, Outpost Mobile Catering serves hot and cold food and drinks at the nursery.
Parking
Free parking is available on site.
Pets
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead, and visitors should pick up after them.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit on November 28–29 or December 5–6, when Santa’s Grotto is open from 10am to 3pm.
- No booking is required, so you can visit Santa without reserving a slot before you arrive.
- Use the free on-site parking to make arrival at Van Arnhem Nursery simpler for your Santa visit.
- Dogs are welcome, but keep them on a lead and clean up after them during your visit.
- Pay with cash or a major credit card; Diners Club is not accepted, so bring another payment method if needed.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Santa has moved into a brand-new grotto at Van Arnhem Nursery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to book to see Santa?
No booking is needed for Father Christmas or for the farm. Just turn up on a grotto weekend.
Do children get a present?
Yes, every child who visits Santa gets a gift.
Where does the grotto money go?
Santa keeps raising funds for a range of local charities.
What else is there to do?
You can pick a fresh home-grown tree from the standing forest. There's also a small decorations shop selling sustainable decorations, wooden ornaments, baubles, lights, stockings and wreaths.
Can we pay by card?
Yes, all major credit cards and cash are accepted, but not Diners Club.
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