Best Santa's Grottos
Seeing Santa in his grotto is one of the most magical moments of Christmas for children; these are some of our favourite places to meet Father Christmas in 2017.
11th November - 24th December
Visits are of "an audience with Santa" style — groups of up to 20 children visit Santa at once, and listen to him reading a festive story before each child has a chance to sit on his knee and receive a gift.
2nd -23rd December
Victorian themed Santa's grottos, with Victorian carols being sung, and a gift for every child. Over in Docklands, Sailortown will undergo a festive transformation, while in the main museum, visitors can stroll down a Christmassy Victorian walk.
5th - 24th December
An enchanted Christmas quest through the Royal Albert Hall that has been transformed into a festive wonderland, where you’ll discover snowy scenes and enchanting characters behind mysterious doorways. Come on an immersive, interactive journey through this wonderful world, guided by several magical characters, including the Snow Queen. Take part in interactive games, sing songs and work together to help Father Christmas set off in time for the big day. Your magical quest will end at Father Christmas’ magical sleigh, where children will meet Father Christmas, receive a present and have the opportunity for a photo with him!
9th - 24th December
Kids are invited to meet their favourite Christmas characters among some of the best company the animal kingdom has to offer. Join arts and crafts with Mrs Claus and chat with cheeky elves before heading into Santa’s grotto to meet the main man himself and receive an early Christmas gift. Packed with pine trees and decked out for the season, visitors can wander the Christmas Village before venturing on to see our lions and penguins as they explore the rest of the Zoo.
25th November - 24th December
Visitors to the Ministry of Christmas will enjoy so much more than a grotto experience.
Children will receive a briefing from Santa’s Chief Elf and help to plan the reindeer’s route across the globe on Christmas Eve. They will also take part in a host of magical interactive activities to assist the elves in preparing for the biggest night of the year.
16th - 24th December
Father Christmas has made himself at home this Christmas. Come and visit Father Christmas in his new home, he's got a pile of presents. Each child that visits Father Christmas will get a little present too.
25th - 17th December
