30th November - 24th December 2024
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 even taking part in a fun run, 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
Basingstoke
Get out for some festive fun and shop for some crafty unusual gifts at The Malls' traditional Christmas Market which will be running from Friday 15 November to 31 December.
You’ll find Christmas walkabouts to entertain you whilst you shop…
Family
Station Road, Tenterden
We love Christmas at the Kent and East Sussex Railway and we have been welcoming families to meet Santa on our trains since 1974! There's nothing quite like the pleasure of a steam train ride knowing your child will meet Santa and receive a named…
Christmas
Farnham
For a different way to arrive to see Santa head to the Rural Life Living Museum in Surrey, here you ride on a steam hauled train to visit Santa in his rural grotto and explore the Museum decorated for Christmas.
This museum tells the story of…
Christmas
Milton Keynes
Have yourself a very vintage Christmas at Bletchley Park.
Christmas
Weyhill, Andover
Father Christmas and his magical team of owls will be stopping at the Hawk Conservancy Trust for this special family event. Join the mischievous Evergreen the Elf to get Christmas back on track and Father Christmas' sleigh back in flight! This…
Christmas
HAVENSTREET
Santa’s helpers are waiting to give you a magical, classic Christmas. After your train ride, follow the winter walkway to Santa’s North Pole station in the Train Story Discovery Centre, where the seasonal Station Master and his helpers are waiting…
Christmas
Whiteley, Fareham
The only thing better than our delicious Sunday lunch created by our award-winning chefs is the look on your little one's face when they see that Father Christmas has popped in to say hello.
Price includes a visit from Father Christmas and a gift…
Christmas
Chichester
We're elf-static that Father Christmas is coming to CFT! We've been tinkering away with Master Elves, Tinsel and Beau, for a brand-new family experience.
Believers get to go behind-the-scenes at the Elves' Workshop, where creativity and craft…
Christmas
High Wycombe
Take a magical stroll to the North Pole and enjoy a personal visit to meet Father Christmas!
Childrens Events
Petersfield
Join us for an unforgettable holiday experience for you and your under 5's mischief makers. Let your little ones run around our galleries with festive crafts to take home, Dasher's Dance Disco in our Courthouse, wintertime play in our courtyard and…
Christmas
Alresford
Join Father Christmas as he transports you to Ropley on his magical Father Christmas Express.
Have some jolly, festive fun with his helpers as you ride on a steam train to Father Christmas' Hampshire Hideaway.
Christmas
Windsor
Step into a cosy winter wonderland at Daniel of Windsor, where Santa's Grotto awaits. Meet Santa’s friendly elf, share your Christmas wishes, and enjoy a heartwarming chat with Santa himself. Every child will receive a gift and you'll also capture…
Christmas
Windsor
Treat your little ones to a fun-filled afternoon with our legendary festive afternoon tea and the chance to meet Santa himself.
Childrens Events
Brighton
Join us for this festive event with breakfast for the whole family plus fun activities and a special visit from Santa!
Each child will get to build their very own festive soft toy to take home, meet Santa Claus and take part in storytelling and…
Childrens Events
Horsham
Sprocket & Dibs have a problem!
Christmas is fast approaching & Santa's Sleigh is nowhere to be found. will Sprocket & Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will Christmas be cancelled? Can you help them save the day? Only time will tell…
Christmas
Stovell Road, Windsor
With Santa’s sleigh under repair and the reindeer resting, Santa will take the helm aboard The Georgian! Join us for a festive River Thames cruise featuring delicious treats and a special visit from Santa himself, who will bring a gift for every…
Christmas
YARMOUTH
Tapnell Farm Park’s award-winning immersive Christmas experience is back! Embark on an enchanting new journey with new characters and storyline, in “Christmas at Tapnell …. No time like the present!” An all-weather Christmas experience for…
Christmas
Beaconsfield
Bekonscot is busy planning a fantastic two weeks of events to celebrate Christmas this year. Save the dates Saturday 30th November to Sunday 15th December. Pre-booking will be available from 1st October Throughout the Festive Fortnight…
Christmas
Ongar
Bring the family to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials!
Christmas
Yards Shopping, Windsor Royal, Windsor
Join us for our sellout Breakfast with Santa event at Foggs Restaurant! Enjoy a continental breakfast with juices, tea, coffee, and babyccinos for kids. Meet Santa, who will personally give each child a small wrapped gift. Don’t miss out on this…
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