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Here is a list of Santa’s Grottos in Berkshire this year. More grottos and Santa Experiences will be added to the list as and when venues and retailers share details of them, so do keep checking back. Click on the links below to find out more details about each grotto.
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*Join us at Cantley House for Santa Afternoon Tea on the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st December 2023 for a festive celebration for all the family. Our beautiful 17th century converted barns with real Christmas trees, open fires are the perfect location for a pre-Christmas Festive Afternoon Tea. After you’ve finished your sweet treats head down to Santa’s grotto to visit the big man himself (price includes a gift for each child). £28 per adult and £15 per child. To book call 01189 895100.
*Santas Chocolate Grotto at Chocolates for Chocoholics, Hurst. In this 45 min – 1 hour experience, once guests receive their magical Christmas passport, they will make and decorate their own Christmas chocolate lollies with Mrs Claus before joining our jolly Elf having fun at the Christmas craft station. Once finished, guests will be able to see Father Christmas and receive a gift. You can even bring your letter to Santa and post them to the North Pole in our magical post box. £25 per child, under 3s ticket also available. Click here to book.
Santa Experiences
Santa Sessions at The Little Play Lounge. Join us for a Christmassy play lounge session with a special story from a friendly elf and present from Santa! Presents will be given based on your little one’s age, Click here for further details.
Christmas at Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe, 25th November – 24th December 2023. Take a magical stroll to the North Pole and enjoy a personal visit to meet Father Christmas! Click here for more details.
The Panto Express, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. 25th, 26th November, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th December 2023. See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride and watch a pantomime – all in one amazing Christmas experience! Click here for more information.
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Legoland, Windsor. This festive event transforms the Park into a winter wonderland, complete with twinkling lights, snow dusted trees, and of course…a sprinkling of LEGO® magic! From 25th November 2023. Click here for further details.
Father Christmas at Bucklebury Farm, Reading, 27th November – 23rd December 2023. Click here to book.
Naturally Curious Play, Christmas Special in the Woods, YMCA Activity Centre, Padworth, 2nd December 2023, 1.15 – 3.30pm. Click here to book.
Santa at Windsor on Ice, Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th December 2023. There is no grotto and Santa is provided free of charge. He walks around the rink, meeting and greeting children, posing for photos and taking their Christmas lists. Click here for details.
K & A Trust – Newbury Boat Trip – Santa Trip, Newbury. Children enjoy a Christmas story, singing, and plenty of time with Santa during the boat trip which lasts approximately 1 hour. The ticket price includes a present from Santa for children; and the choice of mulled wine or hot drink and a mince pie for adults. Boat trips are at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm on 10th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd December 2023. Click here for further details.
Mine Pie Specials with Pinewood Miniature Railway Society, Bracknell. 10th December 2023, 11am – 3.15pm. Click here for updates.
Hobbs of Henley Santa Cruises, Henley, 16th, 19th and 20th December 2023. Click here to book.
Meet Father Christmas at Cobbs Playbarn, Hungerford, 18th – 20th December 2023. Click here to book.
Lapland UK, Ascot. Click here to visit the website for 2024 tickets. The website states 2023 has SOLD OUT.
Mrs Claus Experiences
The Eco Elves Tree-Cycle, Eden Shopping Centre, 10am-5pm every weekend in the run up to Christmas, plus daily from 16th – 24th December 2023. Just £3 plus booking fee per person. Click here for more details.
Santa’s Grotto
Santa at Reading Winter Wonderland, Hills Meadow, Reading. 12th November 2023 – 2nd January 2024. You can see Santa’s reindeers and also visit Santa and receive a gift too. Click here for details.
Santa’s Grotto Experience at Daniel Department Store, Windsor, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th November 2023, 2nd, 3rd, 16th – 24th December 2023. Click here for details.
Santa at It’s Christmas By British Design, Windsor, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th November 2023 and 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 22nd and 23rd December 2023. Click here for details.
Santa’s Grotto at Sunninghill Street Fayre, Cordes Hall, 19th November 2023. Book tickets here.
Santa’s Magical Grotto, Beale Wildlife Park, Reading, 24th – 26th November 2023, 1st – 3rd, 8th – 10th, 15th – 17th and 21st – 24th December 2023, 10,30am – 3.30pm. £10 per child (park entry tickets also required). Click here for details.
Santa at Broad Street Mall, Central Square, Reading, 24th November – 24th December 2023. Click here for details.
Santa’s Grotto at Holme Grange Craft Village Festive Fun Day, Wokingham, 25th November 2023. Click here for details.
Santa’s Grotto, Squires Garden Centre, Badshot Lea, 25th November – 24th December 2023. Click here to book.
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Hare Hatch, from 25th November 2023. Click here for more details.
Santa at the Wokingham Winter Carnival, from 26th November 2023. A free fun day out for all the family. Santa will be there in his grotto too! Click here for more information.
Santa at Ruby’s, Ruby Play Cafe, Sandhurst, 3rd December 2023, 9.30 – 11.30am, 12-3pm, 2.30 – 4.30pm. Click here for information.
Santa’s Grotto, The Square, Camberley, 2nd, 3rd, 16th – 24th December 2023. £2 per child. Click here for details.
Santa’s Grotto, Hare Hatch Sheeplands, Garden Centre, 2nd – 22nd December 2023. Click here to book.
Santa’s Grotto, Artists Harvest, Wokingham, 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th December 2023. Click here to book.
Father Christmas’ Victorian Winter Grotto, Reading Museum, 16th December 2023. £5pp. Click here for times and tickets.
Santa’s Grotto, The Little Gym Windsor, 17th and 18th December 2023. From 9am. Click here for details.
Santa’s Grotto at The Boro, Borough Arms, Hungerford, 17th December 2023, 12-4pm. Click here for details.
Santa’s Grotto at Teddy’s Playtown, Slough, 20th December 2023, 3-5pm. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa
Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies, Reading and Hare Hatch. From 25th November 2023. Click here for more details.
Breakfast with Santa, Hare Hatch Sheeplands, The Coffee Shop, 3rd – 22nd December 2023. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa, Robyns Nest, Warfield, 26th November, 10th December, 17th December, 24th December 2023. Click here for details.
Breakfast with Santa at Dorney Court, Windsor, 2nd December 2022 – 23rd December 2023. Book your table now by clicking here.
Breakfast with Santa, Horse and Groom Harvester, Bracknell, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 21st – 24th December 2023. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa, Foggs, Daniel Department Store, Windsor, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th – 24th December 2023. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa, Play Cafe, East Woodhay Village Hall, 7th, 14th and 21st December 2023, 9.30 – 11am. Click here for details.
Breakfast with Santa, Stubbings Nursery, Maidenhead, 9th, 10th, 16th – 24th December 2023. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa, Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, Wokingham, 9th, 16th, 23rd December 2023. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa, Henry Street Garden Centre, Reading, 9th – 23rd December 2023. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa at The Oakingham Belle, Wokingham, 16th, 23rd and 24th December 2023, 9-11.30am. Click here for details.
Breakfast with Santa at Dorney Lake, Windsor. 16th and 17th December 2023. Click here to book.
Breakfast with Santa at The Castle Hotel, Windsor, 17th, 22nd and 23rd December 2023. Children can enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa and there is a gift for every child. Click here for more details and to book.
Breakfast with Santa at Seasons Kitchen and Farm Shop, Windlesham, 18th – 20th December 2023. Click here to find out more.
Breakfast with Santa, Robyns Nest, Shinfield, 23rd December 2023. Click here for details.
Brunch with Santa, The Belvedere Arms, Sunninghill, Dates TBC. Click here for information.
Sunday Lunch or Afternoon Tea with Santa
*Santa Afternoon Tea, Cantley House Hotel, Wokingham, 18th – 21st December 2023. To book call 01189 895100. Find out more here.
Santa Afternoon Tea with The Grumpy Green Villain, De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading, 3rd December 2023, 1pm. Click here to book.
Afternoon Tea with Santa, Robyns Nest, Shinfield, 3rd December 2023. Click here for details.
Santa Afternoon Tea with The Huggable Snowman and The Snow Queen, De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading, 10th December 2023, 1pm. Click here to book.
Festive Family Lunch at The Village Hotel, Bracknell, 10th December 2023. Includes a meal, family disco and visit from Santa. Click here to find out more and to book.
Afternoon Tea with Santa, Robyns Nest, Warfield, 10th, 19th, 24th December 2023. Click here for details.
Breakfast with Santa, Hall and Woodhouse, Taplow, 16th, 18th – 21st and 23rd December 2023. Click here for details.
Afternoon Tea with Santa at The Castle Hotel, Windsor, 17th, 22nd and 23rd December 2023. Children can enjoy a festive afternoon tea with Santa and entertainment. Click here for more details and to book.
Breakfast with Santa, The Swan, Windsor, 22nd December 2023, 8-10am and 10.30am – 12.30pm. Click here for information.
Breakfast with Santa, The King’s Head, Little Marlow, 23rd and 24th December 2023,10am – 2pm. Click here for details.
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Visit each venue website above to find out more about ticket sales and what’s included, T&Cs, parking and payment details. Check the events are still on before travelling. This post was correct to the best of my knowledge when posted on 05.10.2023. Berkshire Mummies can’t be held responsible if any of the above venues are sold out or events are cancelled. Berkshire Mummies has not tried out all of the above events. Click here to view the Berkshire Mummies disclaimer.
