Santa Grotto open from 6th December - 23rd December 2025
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.
Number of results: 16
Christmas
Portsmouth
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Spinnaker Tower.
Christmas
Lamberhurst
Haven't you heard? The Cheer-O-Meter, the very measure of festive magic, is running low, and only the joy of families like yours can raise it high once more
Participatory Event
Marlow
Each year the sight of hundreds of Santas running and walking 5km (3 miles) around the streets of Marlow has provided the town with a glorious spectacle which kicks off the festive season.
Christmas
Havant
Meet Father Christmas at Stansted House.
Christmas
Newport
The Newport’s Christmas Lights Switch-On has been transformed into a full-day celebration of festive fun for the whole family this year on the Isle of Wight.
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
Winchester
Join a flurry of Santas in a festive Zumba warm up in front of the Guildhall steps - a truly magical experience to be a part of, before embarking on a 5k route around the historic streets of Winchester city centre. In addition to our classic 5k,…
Christmas
Margate
This year for Christmas at the Caves we will be joining Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and the Darling children and flying to Neverland for a magical adventure.
Christmas
Uckfield
A magical Christmas experience for the whole family.
Family
Battle
Battle's Christmas Parade starts the event, heading down the High Street at 1.45pm with Santa's Sleigh, elves, reindeer, and friends, followed by fairground rides and entertainment until the Christmas Tree lights are switched on by Santa himself.
Christmas
Chichester
Join our theatre Elves for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their enchanting workshop before believers meet Father Christmas himself. You can take an 'elfie and little ones receive an early Christmas present to place under the tree. Our elves…
Sporting Event
Southsea
The Santa Run is back in Southsea for 2025, raising money for a whole host of local charities.
Christmas
Sandwhich
Martha Trust is holding their Christmas Fayre at the magnificent Guildhall in Sandwich.
Christmas
Henley-on-Thames
Henley on Thames will be getting into the festive spirit on the 28th November, with the Henley Christmas Festival. The town square will come alive with festive stalls offering seasonal delights, unique crafts, and seasonal goodies. There will be…
Christmas
Havenstreet
Christmas event at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Join us for a traditional festive event for all the family at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Christmas magic with Santa Specials Let the festive spirit come to life as you take a 10 mile…
Christmas
Henley On Thames
Santa cruises will feature a well renowned family entertainer, Bertie Slippers and Santa Claus himself.
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