Santa's grotto guide - London and the south

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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