Please note- prices & experiences offer massively. Some places you get attraction entry & additional features included in the Santa price, in others it’s just a visit with the big man himself. Check out the various attractions websites for full information.
Authors note…. I hate myself for adding to the panic, but the fact is that many of the best local Santa experiences already have tickets on sale and some even have limited availability so if you’ve only got a few options for when you can see Santa then you need to plan early.
So if you’re wanting to see Father Christmas in the Harrogate & Knaresborough districts (or even a bit further afield) then get booking….
ROCKING SANTA AT STUMP CROSS CAVERNS
Tickets on sale now!
Dates: 23 Nov – 22 Dec 2019
Christmas at the caves. Santa visit included in price of cave ticket. Gift for every child.
Enjoy the winter menu our newly refurbished Time Cafe.
Booking essential. Please call 01756 752 780 or email us.
STORIES WITH SANTA AT RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARRDates: 29 November – 24 December 2019
Price: Member Adult £4.50, Child £6.50
Non-member Adult £12.50, Child £10.00
Pre-booking required.
SANTA AT MOTHER SHIPTON’S CAVETickets on sale: NOW
Dates: 30 November – 24 December 2019
Chief Elf Chestnut has the important task of warming you up before entering the stunning grotto that leads you through to meet Santa. Receive a very special gift and have a photo taken, which will then be available to buy in the Christmas Shop alongside an array of wonderful gifts and decorations.
Price: From Adult: £6, Child: £19.50, Under 1: £10.00
Pre-booking required.
Tickets on sale: NOW
Dates: 16 Nov – 24 Dec 2019
At Stockeld Park, we always like to make Santa feel at home and so as always, we have prepared him a beautiful, cosy log cabin ready for his arrival all the way from Lapland!
Our Santa’s Grotto is the most wonderful experience for both adults and children. With twinkling lights and Santa in a rustic wooden cabin, the whole family will feel the festive cheer here!
Stockeld Park really is the true home of Christmas!
Price: From £8.50 p.p for grotto, other activities additional.
Pre-booking required.
MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE AT BIRCHFIELD ICE CREAM FARMTickets on sale: NOW
Dates: 23rd November – 23rd December 2019
On arrival, you will collect your sleigh ride ticket from Mother Christmas before making your way to meet Buddy the Elf who will take you on a magical sleigh ride to see Father Christmas in his Woodland Grotto. He will be sitting by the fire waiting to hear your Christmas wishes. Each child will receive a gift before their sleigh ride back.
Don’t forget to meet Father Christmas’s real reindeer and wish them luck on their big flight around the world!
Price: From £12.00
Pre-booking required.
AT HOME WITH FATHER & MRS CHRISTMAS AT HAREWOOD HOUSETickets on sale: NOW
Dates: Weekends from 30th November – 15th December 2019
Your journey begins with a cheery visit to Father Christmas’ cottage, where you’ll be met with a very warm welcome from Mrs Christmas, followed by an encounter filled with interactive stories and songs, a photo opportunity with Father Christmas and a personalised traditional gift for every child.
Price: Child (aged 4+) £20, Child Member (and Non-Member under 4): £15
Pre-booking required.
SANTA’S GROTTO: THE MAGICAL JOURNEY AT TONG GARDEN CENTRE Tickets on sale: NOW
Dates: 17th November – 24th December 2019
Billions of letters are sent to Santa every year – you’ve probably written one yourself!
But how do we make sure every single one reaches the North Pole and gets sorted, so the right presents are delivered to the right house? Magic of course… with the help of the Robin Family!
Enchanted robins take you on a magical, storytelling journey before meeting Santa in his grotto to share your wishlist and choose your very own gift from his toy shop.
The tour will take approx 30 minutes and includes an interactive journey before meeting Santa in his grotto and receiving a gift.
Pre-booking required.
Price: From £10.95
FATHER CHRISTMAS AT BOLTON ABBEYTickets on sale: NOW
Dates: 30 Nov, 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 December 2019
Enjoy an even more magical & exclusive experience. Father Christmas will be tucked away in his cosy log cabin within the beautiful enchanted woodland, with open log fires, Christmas carols playing, an abundance of twinkly lights.
Estate admission & a gift are also included in the ticket price.
Price: Child £15.00, Adult £7.50
Pre-booking required.
THORNTON HALL FARM PARKTickets on sale: TBC
Dates: 30th November – 24th December 2019
Magical Grotto visits during the Christmas Adventure.
Price: TBC
Pre-booking required.
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SANTA’S NORTH POLE AT LOTHERTON HALLTickets on sale: NOW
Dates: 22 November 2019 – 5 January 2020
Journey into the North Pole, our tree-lined home where Santa and his elves have taken up residency for the final weeks preparation before Christmas day. Come and meet our elves, help out in the crafts workshop and even make your own souvenir to take away with you. Our Head Elf will make sure you are looked after during your time there. While you are there take the opportunity to write a postcard to Santa to make sure he knows what you want, and finally meet the big man himself before he visits you again on Christmas Eve. Before you go don’t forget to take a picture or two on our miniature #Elfie sleigh
Pre-booking required.
Santa in The Elf Village
If you have a pre-schooler who wants to visit Santa but a full 40 minutes in the North Pole making crafts etc is too much you can visit him when he visits his cosy cabin in The Elf Village on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 am – 2 pm. Simply pop by The Elf Village between these times on the selected days and you can purchase a ticket to see him from The Little Christmas Shop (they cannot be pre-booked). Then visit Santa and his elf in his cosy cabin where your little one can meet the big man in red himself in an intimate setting and receive a gift.
Price: £12.95
MAGICAL SLEIGH RIDES AT PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARMTickets on sale: NOW
Dates: 23rd Nov – 24th Dec 2019
All aboard Santa’s sleigh for a unique ride through trees and twinkling lights to the Woodland Village where you will be greeted by Mrs Claus and taken to see Santa in his Grotto.
Price: From £11.95
Pre-booking required.
THE SANTA TRAIN ON THE BOLTON TO EMBSAY STEAM TRAIN Rascals Entertainment provide entertainment on the train with Santa, his fun naughty elves, Mrs Claus and a few other fun characters entertainment includes singing, dancing, bubbles and lots of fun with the elves for some of the journey. Santa comes along on the train journey to meet the children on the train and give them a great age appropriate present.
This year they are having a first class option for the first time, with entertainment for all of the journey as well as free hot chocolate ( first class only ) There is a fully stocked bar on the train serving drinks and refreshments.
The train runs every Saturday and Sunday weekend from Sunday 24th November and also mid weeks days on
11th, 20th, 23rd and 24th of December
Prices from £7.20- £29.50 per person
