Santa's grotto guide - Scotland and the north

Scotland

National Museum of Flight, North Berwick near Edinburgh

Come and meet Santa in his plane for a sky-high Christmas and receive a gift.

When? Dec 19-20, 12 - 4pm
How much? Child £5 (price includes a gift from Santa). Adults included in admission
How to book: www.nms.ac.uk
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North

Alnwick Garden, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

Enjoy classic Christmas fun with a family pantomine, join workshops, hear Christmas stories, sing songs and meet Father Christmas in his grotto at the top of the Grand Cascade. He'll even have a present waiting for you under the tree. And don't forget to whisper your Christmas wishes to the Wishing Tree.

When? Dec 6, 12, 13 & 19-23, 10am - 12.30pm and 1 - 4pm
How much? £5 (Adults must have an admission ticket for the gardens)
How to book: www.alnwickgarden.com
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Christmas Adventure, Stockfeld Park, Wetherby

Near Leeds, Harrogate and York, the Christmas Adventure has a new Santa's grotto this year with an interactive area that the kids will love. Santa will make his grand arrival on skis on November 14 and will give out free choccie treats to all kids. This year they've added a cosy area to the grotto where he'll give out presents which are suitable for kids of all ages, including the under 3's.

When? November 14 - December 24, weekdays 3.00-6.30pm, weekends 12-7pm
How much? £6.50
How to book: www.thechristmasadventure.com
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Christmas grotto, Sheffield city centre

Christmas events kick off with the Christmas lights being turned on on 22 November.
Visitors to the city centre in Sheffield will be able to meet Santa and get a present from his sack.

When? Every weekend from beginning December, check the website for more details.
How much? Activities are free
More info: www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/city-centre/christmas
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Eureka!, Halifax

In Santa's magical toyshop, visitors will help the elves prepare for Christmas before meeting Father Christmas himself in the Eureka! Grotto.

When? Every weekend from Dec 5-20 and daily from December 21-23, Times vary - check website for details
How much? Entrance to the museum costs £7.50 for adults and children aged 3 and over, £2.50 for 1-2 year olds and babies from 0-11 months go free. Please note entrance to the grotto is an additional £1 per child and includes a small gift.
How to book: www.eureka.org.uk/christmas
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