Santa's grotto guide - Midlands, Wales and West

Midlands

Conkers, Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Take a ride on Santa's Express to enter the Wonderland, where elves and reindeer will take you through the snow to visit Santa in his workshop and grotto.
When? Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 18-23
How much? Free for under-3s. Other prices vary - check website for details
- www.visitconkers.com
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National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffs

Kids can light the way to the grotto for the reindeer and lantern parade before Santa arrives.
When?Dec 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 10am - 3pm
How much? Free.
- www.thenma.org.uk
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Hawkstone Park, near Shrewsbury

This is more than just a Grotto visit - take a Land Rover to Santa's hillside grotto during the day or at night, when the trail is lit by fairylights.
When? Nov 30, Dec 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16-23
How much? Children £9.95, adults £8.95, Under-2s £4.95
- www.hawkstone.co.uk
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Wales

Waterfront Winterland, Swansea

The grounds outside the National Waterfront Museum have been transformed into a Waterfront Winterland, with ice rink, funfair (including a giant ferris wheel, carousel and helter skelter), Santa's Grotto and cafe.
When? Nov 22 - Jan 4. Grotto until Dec 23
How much Cost: Adult £7, Concessions £5 for skating
- www.swanseachristmas.com
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West

Bristol Harbour

Santa's reindeer take him to the harbour, where he catches a special Christmas boat for a 45-minute tour. Children get a present, adults get mince pies.
When? Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23
How much? Tickets £9 per person.
- www.bristolferry.com
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Have a look at our selection of other great things to do with the kids, in your area

• Ice rinks
• Pantos and shows
• Christmas markets - Midlands and west