14 PLACES TO VISIT THE MAN IN RED…
Posted by Kat Heath on 11 Sep 2024
As I devise this list on a humid September afternoon I feel slight trepidation at the thought of Christmas and all the organisation that is associated with it (not to mention the cold weather.)
However there is never a right time to mention Christmas and as a working mum of two I have realised over the years that Christmas does in fact getting earlier and earlier each year.
Various venues have already released booking dates for their Christmas events including Santas Grotto and such like.
So with that very thought in mind, below is a list of places you and your little ones can visit Santa this year.
JOHN LEWIS
Meet Santa:
Branches: Oxford Street & Peter Jones (Sloane Square)
Dates: 22nd November-24th December
Price: £20 per child (£2 Booking Fee)
Your child will work their way through Santa’s interactive grotto as Santa’s Secret Agents.
Once they’ve accomplished their mission in cracking the code to Santas door they will meet santa in his magical grotto where they will receive a special gift.
(Professional photos are available at an extra cost)
For more information and to book visit: https://www.johnlewispartnership.media/pressrelease/johnlewis/details/
JOHN LEWIS
Santa’s Tea Party
Branches: Kingston and Bluewater
Dates: Dates to be confirmed
Price: £15 per child (£1.50 booking fee)
£5 per adult (includes free hot drink and cake)
Your child will enjoy a story told by Santa whilst enjoying a hot chocolate and a cake.
They will also receive a special gift from Santa.
For more information or to book visit:
https://www.johnlewispartnership.media/pressrelease/johnlewis/details/
ASHTEAD PARK GARDEN CENTRE
Pleasure Pit Road, KT21 1HU
Visit Santa: Santas Gingerbread Grotto
Dates: 30th Nov, 1st and 7th December
Prices: £14 per child/£6 under 12 months (Adults FREE)
This year Santa will be returning to Ashtead Garden Centre, where he will be in his Gingerbread themed grotto!
Your child will meet Santa in his cosy and quirky grotto where they can have a chat and then receive a very special gift!
You are more than welcome to take photos too!
There will be an opportunity to donate to The Marsden also.
Tel: 01372 273891
Email: info@ashteadpark.com
For more information or to book visit: https://www.ashteadpark.com/webshop/events/20/santas-gingerbread-grotto
ASHTEAD PARK GARDEN CENTRE
Pleasure Pit Road, KT21 1HU
Cookies With Santa:
Dates: 3.45pm on 3rd, 10th and 17th December
Prices: £14 per child £6 per adult (includes a tea, coffee or hot chocolate)
Join Santa in The Olive Tree Restaurant for a magical story, a chat and maybe a sing song.
Your child’s ticket includes a hot chocolate, a cookie and a special gift!
Tel: 01372 273891
Email: info@ashteadpark.com
For more information or to book visit: https://www.ashteadpark.com/christmas/cookies-with-santa-2024
GODSTONE FARM
Tilburstow Hill, Godstone, RH9 8LX
Near M25 J6
Father Christmas Visits Godstone Farm
Dates: Every Weekend between 23rd November-15th December
Daily from 20th December-24th December
Prices:
Daytime: £39.95 per child (2-16 years)
£33.95 (under 2 years) Adults: £17.95
All tickets during day include entry to farm and play barn as well as visiting Santa.
Tel: 01883 742546
Email: havefun@godstonefarm.co.uk
For more information or to book visit: https://godstonefarm.co.uk/father-christmas-is-coming-to-godstone-farm/
DERBY ARMS
Epsom Downs, KT18 5LE
Breakfast With Santa
Dates: 21st December: 9am-11am
Price: £14.95 per child
Santa is coming back to visit his favourite pub, The Derby Arms!
Your little one can enjoy breakfast (from set menu) a drink and get to meet Santa where he will your little one a special gift pack too!
Tel: 01372 722330
Email: enquiry@thederbyarmsepsom.co.uk
For more information or to book visit: https://www.thederbyarmsepsom.co.uk/brunch-with-santa#/
TULLEYS FARM
Turners Hill Road, Crawley, RH10 4PE
Near M23/M25 junction 6
Tulleys Christmas Experience
Dates: Every weekend between 23rd November-15th December
Daily from 20th December-24th December
Prices: £69.95 per child
£19.95 per child (Under 1)
£39.95 per Adult
A truly magical experience which will leave you and your child mesmerised.
Set in the beautiful woodland of Tulleys, you and your child will be transported via santas sleigh where you will participate in various festive activities including:
Making a bear workshop
Gingerbread decoration
3D cinema
Reindeer food making
Elf hunt and so much more!
You will also meet Santa in his magical grotto.
Tel: 01342 718472
Email: info@tulleysfarm.com
For more information or to book visit: https://www.tulleyschristmas.co.uk/
BOCKETTS FARM
Young Street, Fetcham, KT22 9BS
Meet Father Christmas
Dates: 21st November- 24th December
Prices: TBC
Hop on board the Santa Express to meet Santa in his magical workshop!
Your child will be given a Christmas activity book, will make reindeer food and have festive fun in the craft corner.
There is also a super impressive snow globe to create some magical photos!
Updated information will be available on link below very soon.
Tel: 01372 363764
Email: info@bockettsfarm.co.uk
For more information and for ticket release visit: https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/explore/christmas-at-bocketts-farm-2024-coming-soon
CHESSINGTON GARDEN CENTRE
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NG
Meet Santa
Dates: 16th November-24th December
Prices: £25 per child/ £10 Babies under 1
Adults: £6
The infamous Santas Grotto at Chessington Garden Centre never disappoints.
You and your child can enjoy a magical Christmas story to get into the spirit of Christmas as you enter the Christmas woodland walk where you will board a magical train taking you to the Christmas village where you will decorate gingerbread and visit Santas workshop.
Eventually you and your child will reach Santas cosy cabin and meet the man himself!
Tel: 01372 725638
Email: info@chessingtongardencentre.co.uk
For more information or to book: https://www.chessingtongardencentre.co.uk/blog/santas-christmas-wonderland-2024/
CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NE
Winters Tale Event
Dates: 23rd November-31st December
Prices: From £30 per child (please note these are Early Bird Prices)
Your child’s ticket covers entry into the Winters Tale event, which promises to be bigger and better than before!
This year sees a new Christmas village with entry to a wood fire lit grotto where you can meet Santa and his toy workshop elves and enter the enchanted hollow!
Tel: 01372 731657
For more information or to book visit: https://www.chessington.com/explore/events/christmas/
HEVER CASTLE
Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG
Near M25 J6 (Godstone)
Christmas At Hever Castle
Date: From 22nd November
Prices: TBC
Situated on the Surrey/Kent border, Hever Castle is a stunning location to visit Santa.
From personal experience this by far is one of the most magical places during Christmas time!
Travel through the magical grotto and meet the elves where they will take you and your child to the toy workshop to meet Santa and receive a festive gift!
Tickets go on general release on 18th September, but be aware tickets sell out very quickly!
Tel: 01732 865224
Email: info@hevercastle.co.uk
For more information visit: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/hever-castle-christmas/
SANTA’S SITTING ROOM:
Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH
Dates: 15th December-24th December
Prices: £21.50 per child
Back by popular demand this magical experience will transform your child to Christmas past!
You and your child will enter Santa’s living room which is adorned with fairy lights and Victorian festive decorations.
They will meet Santa and have a chat whilst receiving a hand wrapped gift!
This particular event does get booked up so book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information or to book visit:
https://santasittingroom.littleboxoffice.com/events/86931?showItems=1
DOBBIES: WOODCOTE GREEN NURSERY
4a Woodmansterne Lane, SM6 0SU
Meet Santa
Dates: 28th November-24thDecember
Prices: £12.99 per child
A festive favourite amongst local families, partly because you can choose the gift for your child when booking your ticket but also because it really is a magical experience!
Enjoy the train themed journey through the enchanted forest and into Santas grotto where your child can meet Santa and receive a hand picked gift!
Truly magical
Tel: 020 86476838
Email: woodcotegreen.manager@dobbies.com
For more information or to book visit: https://events.dobbies.com/
MORDEN HALL PARK (National Trust)
Morden Hall, SM4 5JD
Meet Father Christmas
Dates: Every weekend throughout December
Prices: TBC
A firm family favourite with our family, this very cosy and great value visit to Santa is definitely one to book if you are on a budget but still want to enjoy the magic of Christmas set within the beautiful grounds of nearby Morden Hall Park.
Tickets are not released yet but do sell out quickly so visit the below link to keep posted.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/christmas/visit-father-christmas#visit-father-christmas
All information is correct at time of writing.
Events do sell out quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Enjoy!
Kat xx
