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Santa's Grottos - Meet Father Christmas

Discover where you can find the best Santa's grotto in Surrey.

Meet Father Christmas and his elves this Christmas and give your kids the chance to get into the festive spirit and the magic of Christmas. There are lots of magical and original places to meet Father Christmas in Surrey whether its on a farm or Santa's Snow Train at Painshill.

Hop on board the Santa Express at Bocketts Farm to meet Father Christmas in his traditional and magical workshop. Each child will receive a special golden coin to spend in his very own toy shop! Advance booking recommended.

So keep scrolling below the green search box to find a selection of our favourite grotto's to enjoy. Details are added on a regular basis, so please do check back with us soon.

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Booking for these events tend to go on sale in October - Book early to avoid disappointment

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Christmas at Bocketts Farm Park

Enjoy a magical festive family day out with a visit to his traditional workshop.

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Santa’s Snow Train and Crystal Grotto at Painshill

Join Painshill for a completely unique festive experience this Christmas.

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Santa’s Snow Train and Crystal Grotto at Painshill

Cobham

Telephone
+44 (0)1932 868113

Email

Join Painshill for a completely unique festive experience this Christmas.

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Christmas at Bocketts Farm Park

Leatherhead

Telephone
+44 (0)1372 363764

Email

Enjoy a magical festive family day out with a visit to his traditional workshop.

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The Magic of Christmas

Chobham

Telephone
01276 919212

Email

Experience real festive magic: meet Santa's elves and become an Elf Helper! Learn elf magic and help the elves with important elfie tasks, plus create your very own bear and meet Santa!

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Special weekday Visit Father Christmas (under5 only) Thu 5, 12 & Fri 6, 13 Dec, 10.30am-12pm

Morden, London

Telephone
02085456850

Email

Visit Father Christmas in an enchanted grotto to receive a gift chosen just for you!
Suitable for babies and toddlers.
Booking essential.
Thurdays and Fridays only

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Santa Cruise on the River Wey 2019

Guildford

Telephone
01483 444334

Various weekends from end of November.

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Santa Special Steam trains at Hampton Kempton Railway

Feltham

Telephone
01932765328

Email

Santa Special train rides from 5:30 until 8:30, 7-8 and 14-15 December - Vital to book. 2 foot gauge steam railway, nice big carriage - not a miniature one.

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Father Christmas or Mrs Christmas at Hatchlands Park

GUILDFORD

Telephone
01483 444334

Various dates from end of November

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Santa's Christmas Wonderland at Chessington Garden Centre

Chessington

Telephone
01372 725638

Email

Step in to our magical winter wonderland and take a special journey through our 2019 Grotto. You will be greeted by many of our Elves who will be guiding you through our wonderful Christmas experience. Your journey will start in our craft workshop.…

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Santa's Grotto

Reigate

Telephone
01737 649068

Email

Enjoy a buggy ride to meet Santa in his grotto. Explore the grounds and follow a trail of clues before returning to Gatton Hall to make a Christmas decoration. Refreshments available to purchase. Book a timeslot online.

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Santa's Grotto

Reigate

Telephone
01737 649068

Email

Enjoy a buggy ride to meet Santa in his grotto. Explore the grounds and follow a trail of clues before returning to Gatton Hall to make a Christmas decoration. Refreshments available to purchase. Book a timeslot online.

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Visit Father Christmas every weekend from Sat 23 Nov to Sun 15 Dec 10am-5pm

Morden

Telephone
02085456850

Email

Visit Father Christmas and his elves in an enchanted grotto to receive a gift chosen just for you!
Weekends in November and December
Check website for a timed slot.

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Santa Specials at Rural Life Centre

Tilford, Farnham

Telephone
01252795571

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The Rural Life Centre is transformed into a Christmas wonderland with something to enchant young and old alike. Take a ride through the woods on the Old Kiln Light Railway and visit the Elves' Workshop

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Visit Father Christmas at Godstone Farm

GODSTONE

Telephone
01883 742546

Email

Visit Father Christmas at Godstone Farm! Enjoy the magical atmosphere, kids receive a marvellous present from our Toyshop, have interactive fun in Wiglet's Workshop, plus Christmas crafts and cookie decorating.

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Storytime with Mother Christmas (under5 only) - Thu 5, 12 & Fri 6, 13 Dec 9.30-10.15am

Morden, London

Telephone
02085456850

Email

A festive fun storytelling session for under 5s.
Mark your holiday calendar for a visit with Mother Christmas, she will be reading some of your favorite Christmas stories.

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