15 PLACES TO VISIT SANTA…
Posted by Kat Heath on 27 Oct 2025
WHERE TO VISIT SANTA
As I devise this list on an October 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 now 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.
THE COCK INN HEADLEY
Church Lane, Headley, Epsom KT18 6LE
Breakfast With Santa
Dates: 13th & 14th December
Prices: £15.95 per child
A beautiful setting for your child to enjoy a lovely breakfast with a festive drink whilst meeting Santa!
Your child will receive a special gift to take home too!
Booking essential!
Tel: 01372 851007
Email: bookings@cockinnheadley.co.uk
For more information or to book visit:
https://www.cockinnheadley.co.uk/christmas-menus
ASHTEAD PARK GARDEN CENTRE
Pleasure Pit Road, KT21 1HU
Visit Santa: Santas Igloo Grotto
Dates: 6th, 7th & 13th December
Prices: £16 per child/£7 under 12 months (Adults FREE)
This year Santa will be returning to Ashtead Garden Centre, where he will be in his Igloo 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.
TOP TIP: Don’t forget to visit the Nativity animals between 10.30 & 3.30pm while you’re there!
Tel: 01372 273891
Email: info@ashteadpark.com
For more information or to book visit: Santa’s Snowy igloo – Events – Ashtead Park Garden Centre | Surrey
GODSTONE FARM
Tilburstow Hill, Godstone, RH9 8LX
Near M25 J6
Father Christmas Visits Godstone Farm
Dates: Every Weekend between 22nd November-14th December
Daily from 20th December-24th December
Prices:
Daytime: £42.95 per child (2-15 years)
£36.95 (under 2 years) Adults: £18.95
A traditional Christmas experience designed for the whole family!
Enjoy a festive show, visit the wishing room and visit Santa in his fairy lit grotto!
All tickets during day include entry to farm and play barn as well as visiting Santa.
SEND Sessions available
TOP TIP: to save money book a dusk ticket. This will only allow entry to Santa but a great idea if you’re on a budget!
Tel: 01883 742546
Email: havefun@godstonefarm.co.uk
For more information or to book visit: https://tickets.godstonefarm.co.uk/#category_7
TULLEYS FARM
Turners Hill Road, Crawley, RH10 4PE
Near M23/M25 junction 6
Tulleys Christmas Experience
Dates: Every weekend between 22nd November-14th December
Daily from 20th December-24th December
Prices: From £46.95 per child
From £18.95 per child (Under 1)
From £27.95 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
Live shows
Circus shows
Reindeer food making and so much more!
You will also meet Santa in his magical grotto.
A must!
Tel: 01342 718472
Email: info@tulleysfarm.com
For more information or to book visit: https://tulleyschristmas.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/
BOCKETTS FARM
Young Street, Fetcham, KT22 9BS
Meet Father Christmas
Dates: 20th November- 24th December
Prices: see website. Prices vary on peak times and days
Hop on board the Santa Express to meet Santa in his magical grotto!
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 magical Christmas stamp trail and giant snow globe to create some magical photos!
SEND Sessions available
TOP TIP: Bocketts Farm offer cheaper tickets after school until 18th December
Tel: 01372 363764
Email: info@bockettsfarm.co.uk
For more information and for ticket release visit: https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/events/christmas-2025-
CHESSINGTON GARDEN CENTRE
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NG
Meet Santa
Dates: 29th November-24th December
Prices: prices from £19.50-£29.50 per child/ £12.50 Babies under 1
Adults: £7.50
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!
SEND Sessions available
Tel: 01372 725638
Email: info@chessingtongardencentre.co.uk
For more information or to book: Magic Santa Express at Chessington Garden Centre
CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NE
Winters Tale Event
Dates: 22nd November-31st December
Prices: From £32 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 improved 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://me-wachessington.tickets.chessington.com/snap-calendar-wizard/
HEVER CASTLE
Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG
Near M25 J6 (Godstone)
Christmas At Hever Castle
Date: From 21st November
Prices: £32 per child (5-16 years) £16 (0-4 years) includes entry into castle and gardens
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!
You’ll be greeted by Mother Christmas before walking along a tree-lined path, where you and your child will enter the post office.
There you will visit Santa’s workshop, and encounter his elves working at providing festive magic!
At the end of the enchanting paths you’ll meet Father Christmas in his cosy log cabin and receive a gift.
Be aware tickets sell out very quickly!
TOP TIP: Make time to enjoy the castle and gardens as this is included in your ticket!
Tel: 01732 865224
Email: info@hevercastle.co.uk
For more information visit:
https://events.liveit.io/hever-castle-and-gardens/christmas-at-hever-castle-2025/
SANTA’S SITTING ROOM:
Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH
Dates: 13th December-24th December
Prices: £19.50 per child £2.99 per adult
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://santasittingroomleatherhead.littleboxoffice.com/events/
DOBBIES: WOODCOTE GREEN NURSERY
4a Woodmansterne Lane, SM6 0SU
Meet Santa: The Grotto Experience
Dates: 23rd November-24th December Prices: £14-£16 per child
A festive favourite amongst local families, partly because you can choose the gift is specifically chosen for your child’s age range.
Your child will receive a warm welcome from the elves before they take part in the North Pole adventure where they will experience snowy scenes, helping the polar bears with their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
There’s also a chance to purchase professional photographs of your child’s magical experience.
Great value!
Tel: 020 86476838
Email: woodcotegreen.manager@dobbies.com
For more information or to book visit:
https://events.dobbies.com/event-
MORDEN HALL PARK (National Trust)
Morden Hall, SM4 5JD
Santa’s Elves StoryTime
Dates: 6th and 13th December
Prices: £10 per child (ages 3-7)
A different twist to meeting Santa and great for those who may not want a traditional Santa experience
Your child can step into the magic of Christmas in the cosy reading room to hear festive stories told by Santa’s Head Elf, Tinsel McSprinkle, set within the beautiful grounds of Morden Hall Park. Each child will receive a beautifully wrapped, brand-new book – a special delivery straight from Father Christmas himself.
Booking essential.
For more information and to book visit:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park/events/
JOHN LEWIS:
Meet Santa: LEGO Experience
Branches: Oxford Street
Dates: 27th November-18th December selected dates
Price: £25 per child (£2.50 Booking Fee)
£5 per adult (50p Booking Fee)
Your child will work their way through Santa’s enchanted Lego themed grotto, reaching Santa’s Post Office, where they will then go on a magical journey to meet Santa!
They will then receive an exclusive Lego set courtesy of John Lewis Partnership.
(Professional photos are available at an extra cost)
SEND Sessions available
For more information and to book visit: Santa’s Enchanted Grotto at Oxford Street
JOHN LEWIS:
Meet Santa: A Classic Experience
Branches: White City & Peter Jones (Sloane Square)
Dates: 11th & 12th December
Prices: £12 per child (£1.20 Booking Fee)
£3 per adult (30p Booking Fee)
A classic Christmas experience where your child will meet Father Christmas and share their wishes and dreams, receiving an exclusive Lego set courtesy of the John Lewis Partnership.
(Professional photos are available at extra cost)
For more information and to book visit: Santa’s Meet & Greet at Peter Jones
For more information and to book visit: Santa’s Meet & Greet at White City
JOHN LEWIS:
Santa’s Tea Party
Branches: Brent Cross & Canary Wharf
(Kinsgston & Bluewater sold out)
Dates: 10th & 11th December (BC)
15th & 16th December (CW)
Price: £20 per child (£2 booking fee)
£7 per adult (includes free hot drink and cake)
Your child will enjoy a story told by Santa whilst enjoying a hot chocolate and a festive treat.
They will also receive a special Lego gift from Santa.
For more information or to book: Santa’s Tea Party at Canary Wharf
For more information or to book: Santa’s Tea Party at Brent Cross
All information is correct at time of writing.
Events do sell out quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Enjoy!
Kat x
