The new Santa with boots, is the highlight of the set, and boots aside, is currently the best version of Santa out there. Look at how perfect he looks alongside older Santa minifigures. Aside from his fancy new boots, and slightly updated torso print (with less fur trimming), there’s another surprise underneath his beard… Nearest station is Ealing Broadway. 15. Hammersmith Christmas Market Photo: Hammersmith Christmas Market Nearest stations are Surrey Quays and Canada Water. 13. The Giving Grotto by Krispy Kreme Photo: Krispy Kreme The main day was truly one of the most magical experiences with an abundance of things to do... Plenty of hot drinks to keep you warm.

If you don’t see one near you, just searching for ‘garden centre with Santa’s Grotto near me’ will give you more options. Marsh Farm During the holidays, Kew Gardens is transformed into one of London’s most magical winter wonderlands, with an amazing festive light trail and tasty street food of Christmas at Kew– often with the chance to see Santa Claus along the way. Always a favourite for tourists and locals at Christmas time, the famous Fortnum & Mason department store has a fabulous Christmas tradition of decorating the shop front from head to toe. For a great Santa experience this year, how about visiting Chessington World of Adventures for a big Santa day out? Here you can meet Father Christmas in his grotto, encounter the Elves in the Toy Workshop, and enjoy the usual top quality Chessington rides and attractions too. You can also meet some of the incredible animals in the Chessington zoo and Sea Life Centre too.Book here – A Quiet Visit with Father Christmas – Neurodiverse Friendly Baby and toddler festive play session with Father Christmas, Quarry Bank Mill – Book now for 2023 Book here – Baby and toddler festive play session with Father Christmas Santa’s Enchanted Grotto, Grosvenor shopping centre – book now for 2023 Christmas is coming soon, and as is LEGO tradition, we’re treated to a new LEGO Winter Village set each year, and I’m very honoured to be able to present my early review of the 2021 LEGO Winter Village set – 10293 Santa’s Visit!

See also Broxbourne Woods Scultpure Trail which is right next door if you’re feeling like a family-friendly walk. Drusillas Park Santa is coming to the Square at Tallaght and this amazing experience includes an adventure trail as well as a panoramic wheel and funfair! The UK’s first open world immersive theme park, Phantom Peak in Canada Water, is launching their seasonal extravaganza billed as ‘The Wintermas Festival: Christmas at the Peak’. Step into the winter wonderland of Phantom Peak as the ‘Wintermas Games’ are underway, offering a new challenge to tourists and townsfolk… Explore a brand-new area of the town, play holiday games and events, meet ‘Father Platmus’ in his Wintermas grotto, and uncover the secrets of Phantom Peak in an array of new and exciting holiday trails. When the kids were 7 and 8 we thought it was the perfect time to take them to Lapland to visit Father Christmas – the ultimate Santa’s Grotto – to ensure their belief in the magic of Christmas remained for a little while longer. Lancaster Park and Animal Farm in Chadderton, Oldham is full of magic this festive season and is even hosting a grotto where Santa will be making himself at home. Kids can follow Santa’s elves to visit Mrs Claus in her cosy cottage for a special Christmas story, then write a letter to Santa in his log cabin, take a seat in his life-size sleigh and finally meet the man himself and receive a Christmas present. It’s a traditional and wonderful Christmas experience. Plus, kids can enjoy all the usual fun of the farm, with a petting barn, animals to feed, rides, mini quads and swings, slides and ziplines.Enjoy a festive family day out at Gulliver’s World. There’ll be festive rides and attractions, North Pole Express, a magical winter wonderland to explore, Santa’s grotto and choose a gift from the Elf workshop. The New Forest provides an extremely unique opportunity when it comes to meeting Santa, in a way you’re not likely to experience anywhere else – on a canoe, along the Beaulieu River in the infinitely beautiful English National Park. This 90 minute adventure is complete with toasty cups of hot chocolate, and a present from Santa to each child on the trip!