London
Canary Wharf, London
This Santa's grotto is packed with activities. Kids can take part in events all over Canary Wharf. Visit the Grotto at Jubilee Place Mall, try out a craft workshop, watch the roaming entertainers or get their face painted.
When? December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 from 11am - 5pm. Just the grotto will be open on December 24 from 10am-4pm.
How much? £1 for a visit to the grotto, all proceeds go to charity.
How to book: www.mycanarywharf.com
Selfridges, London
Hop on the Santa Express and visit Santa's grotto - proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Book early - tickets are going fast!
When? November 21 - December 24
How much? £2 per ticket (adults and children)
How to book: www.selfridges.com
South
Willows Farm Village, St Albans
Visit Santa in his Grotto and enter his toy shop where children can pick their own present. There's a live nativity story and Fun Fair rides, reindeer, elves houses and an indoor play barn.
When? November 25 - December 24, times to be confirmed
How much? To be confirmed
How to book: www.willowsfarmvillage.com
Painshill Park, Surrey
Walk through the park to the Christmas Wishing Tent on Grotto Island, then Santa's elves take you to the crystal grotto to get a present from the man himself.
When? Dec 5-24
How much? From £4 - check website for details. Pre-booking is essential
How to book: www.painshill.co.uk
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Catch a catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour, then a steam train will take you through countryside to Santa's grotto in the Winter Wonderland, complete with magicians and fairground rides.
When? December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20-24
How much? from £7. Check the site for more details
How to book: www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
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