Santa’s Grotto and Father Christmas Experiences in Bristol
Father Christmas experiences and Santa’s Grottos in Bristol get booked up quickly, so I have made this post early to help you plan ahead! Our full Christmas and Winter Guide will be published as usual in November, with a more comprehensive list of Christmas events and activities across Bristol.
Santa’s Grottos in Bristol
Santa’s Grotto and Father Christmas experiences where meeting the big man is the main event:
Ashton Court The Father Christmas Experience 3-23 Dec More info & booking
Avon Valley Railway Santa Specials Festive Train Ride 23 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking ⭐SEN option
Tyntesfield Father Christmas Check for updates
Christmas in the Caves Visit Santa and his polar bear at Redcliffe Caves 18 – 24 Dec More info & booking
Ashton Court Miniature Railway Santa Special 7 Dec SOLD OUT. Tickets go on sale in July, keep an eye on their socials.
John Lewis Cribbs Causeway Meet Santa with LEGO set gift! 20 – 24 Dec More info & booking
Father Christmas Grotto at The Holburne Museum 28 Nov – 23 Dec More info & booking
Almondsbury Garden Centre Christmas Grotto Experience 29 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking ⭐SEN Sessions
Cadbury Garden Centre Santas Grotto 1 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking
Santa & Sven Interactive Santa show age 2+. 25 Nov Zion Bristol; 29 Nov Front Room Theatre, Weston; 30 Nov Theatre Shop, Clevedon; 6 Dec Rondo Theatre; 13/14 Dec Wardrobe Theatre; 21 Dec Hen & Chicken. More info & booking
The Ashton Breakfast With Santa 6, 13, 20 & 21 Dec More info & booking
Lyde Green Community Centre Story Time with Santa 22 Nov More info & booking
Whitehall Garden Centre Lacock Storytime with Santa and Breakfast with Santa 29 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking
De Vere Tortworth Court Santa Sunday Lunch 14 & 21 Dec More info & booking
Emersons Green Village Hall Santa’s Grotto 29 Nov More info & booking
Born in Bristol Santa’s Grotto 30 Nov, 7, 14 & 21 Dec More info & booking
The Hideaway @ Discovery Santa’s Breakfast 7 Dec Book by emailing th*********@*************************co.uk or pop in
The Secret Garden Outdoor Playgroup Story with Santa 5, 6, 8, 9, 19, 20, 22 & 23 Dec. Ages 0-6 More info & booking
Meet Santa – Part of a Christmas Day Out
Events where you can meet Father Christmas as part of a bigger Christmas experience or day out:
Longleat Santa Train available as part of The Festival of Light 8 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking
Avon Valley Santa’s Cabin as part of the Christmas Experience 29 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking
Cattle Country Meet Father Christmas as part of a Christmas On The Farm 29 Nov – 23 Dec More info & booking
Perrygrove Railway Christmas at Perrygrove 7 – 24 Dec, with train rides and show More info & booking
Ocean Adventurers Cheddar Passport to Christmas 29 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking ⭐SEN Session
Stourhead Storytime with Father Christmas 6 – 23 Dec More info & booking
Palette and Pasture Christmas on the Farm with Santa’s Grotto 6 – 23 Dec More info & booking
Cotswold Farm Park Father Christmas Visit at Christmas on the Farm 21 Nov – 23 Dec More info & booking
Grand Pier Santa’s Grotto 6 – 24 Dec More info & booking
Wookey Hole Visit to Santa as part of Winter Wonderland 22 Nov – 24 Dec More info & booking
Cheddar Gorge Christmas at Cheddar Nov – 23 Dec More info & booking
Lacock National Trust Toddler Time with Mother Christmas for under 5s 12 Dec & Storytime with Mother Christmas. 13, 14, 20 & 21 Dec ⭐SEN Session 19 Dec More info & booking
Old Down Country Park Visit Santa & Breakfast With Santa 20-24 Dec More info & booking
Christmas Experiences Further Afield
Notable Christmas experiences further afield, that might be worth travelling to!
Lapland UK Ascot – Sold out for 2025, but additional tickets sometimes become available in October or closer to the date, so it may be worth checking. Tickets are usually on sale mid-March. This is an amazing immersive experience. Read our review from 2024! Book tickets ⭐SEN Session
The Polar Express Train experience with actors inspired by the film. The closest ones are South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh 28 Nov – 23 Dec, Seaton Tramway 28 Nov – 24 Dec, Vintage Trains Birmingham Moor Street 22 Nov – 23 Dec. There are others further afield in the UK.
Center Parcs Longleat Christmas Breaks with Santa and other activities More info & booking
Bluestone Christmas Breaks with Santa’s Lodge, Rudolph, Elves and other activities More info & booking
Warwick Castle Christmas at the Castle 22 Nov – 4 Jan More info & booking
Legoland at Christmas event with Father Christmas’ Cabin and more. 22 Nov – 3 Jan More info & booking
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