Add some magic to the festive season with a visit to see Father Christmas in his grotto. He's been spending all year getting ready for his big day and organising his visits across the destination, take a look below for a place local to you and see if he is stopping by.
Whether you're looking for a unique full Christmas experience or a simple chance to meet Santa Claus, his cuddly friends and trusty reindeers, you can find a host of fantastic events across South East England. From the chance to meet Santa on a boat, steam train or in a cave, we are sure that your short magical journey to the North Pole will be full of festive cheer.
Take a look below for a full list of places to meet the man you may know as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle or Santa, you will find him and his elfs visiting a county near you, from Kent to Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
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Christmas
Weyhill, Andover
Father Christmas and more of his magical team of owls will once again be stopping at the Trust for this special family event. Find out what mischief Evergreen the Elf is up to and watch the magical owls fly. Girls and boys will meet Mother…
Christmas
Windsor
Watch their eyes light up with a personal meeting and gift from Santa over breakfast this December. Mum and Dad can relax over freshly brewed coffee and a hot cooked breakfast brought to you whilst the little ones go and meet the big guy. A great…
Christmas
Berwick, Alfriston
Don't miss a magical visit to Santa's Grotto, cuddle up to our adorable huskies, join in with our singing reindeer trio, a glittering 24-foot Christmas tree and delicious Christmas treats!
Come and soak up the seasonal cheer at Drusillas 25th…
Christmas
Uckfield
Santa Specials Are Back! Tickets Available Now!
Christmas won't be Christmas without seeing Santa, and The Bluebell Railway is delighted to welcome back these highly popular running days this winter!
Alight from either Sheffield Park or East…
Christmas
Botley
Join us for a magical breakfast with Father Christmas at our Hillier Garden Centres. Create enchanting memories as you and your family indulge in a delightful breakfast, capture precious moments and soak in the festive atmosphere.
Christmas
Winchester
It wouldn't be Christmas without Father Christmas visiting The Great Hall and, although he'll be strictly social distancing, this year will be no different.
Christmas
Southampton
Can you crack the code and unlock the door to meet Santa?
Work your way through our interactive grotto (with the help of Santa's mischievous little helpers). Complete your mission and you’ll meet Santa, have your photo taken and receive a very…
Christmas
Southampton
Discover the magic of a Tudor House Christmas with your family this year. Enjoy a festive visit to Father Christmas in beautiful surroundings, complete with a traditional gift and craft activity where you can make a decoration to take home.
Christmas
Weyhill
Join us for a magical breakfast with Father Christmas at our Hillier Garden Centres*. Create enchanting memories as you and your family indulge in a delightful breakfast, capture precious moments and soak in the festive atmosphere.
Christmas
Margate
This festive season Father Christmas will be flying back to the Margate Caves for our ever-popular Christmas Caves.
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th - 23rd December 11am - 4:30pm
Venture deep underground into the Caves and explore our sparkling…
Christmas
Southampton
Christmas Offer: Santa Lunches, which include a two-course meal with a special experience of feeding two live reindeer and private family time with Santa.
Christmas
Brighton
For a truly magical experience this Christmas, meet Santa and his elves in the sky at Brighton i360 throughout December!
Save 10% in our Early Bird sale and book before Monday 16th October.
This unique festive experience includes:
❄️ 25-minute…
Indoor
Winchester
Following last year's hugely successful sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this Christmas…
The Santa Show 2023: Santa's Christmas Wish
The show where every child gets a present from Santa!
Christmas
YARMOUTH
The Isle of Wight’s Award-winning Christmas Experience is back for another year with a NEW magical adventure to the North Pole. Join characters old and new for this immersive experience, solving puzzles and completing challenges to save Christmas! …
Christmas
Braywick Road, Maidenhead
It’s Christmas Eve in the North Pole and Mrs Clause is making final preparations to Santa’s sleigh before a crisis strikes!
Christmas
Selborne
Craft the perfect little gift or cheery festive decoration and discover the art of needlefelting in this workshop by Anna McCallion from Quirk and Whimsy. Discover how to create this cute little dog complete with Santa hat using special felting…
Christmas
Didcot
Kids, there's been a disaster, Santa's reindeer have all escaped and are lost - you know that he needs them to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve.
We need your help at Didcot Railway Centre, with our Steam into Christmas event.
Childrens Events
London
Father Christmas will be stopping off in the Painted Hall this Christmas as he's heard about the amazing Coalescence artwork and has some fuel for thought!
Come along with your little (or big!) ones for a magical Christmas story, inspired by the…
Christmas
Brighton
Enjoy a festive-themed cream tea in our beachfront building after your visit to meet Santa in the sky inside the Brighton i360 viewing pod!
Under 4 From £14.25
Child ages 4 - 15 From £20.85
Adult 16+ From £27.75
Christmas
Farnham
Join Santa and the Polar Explorers at our 'Adventure Stories from the North Pole' show - it's all included in your entry ticket price!
Meet Horatio the Polar Bear, a warm and magical friend of Santa's. He's travelled all the way from the North Pole…