Father Christmas sure is getting around this year!  Check out our guide below for the places you will find him in our area!

A Meeting With Father Christmas, Cobbs Play Barn

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th December.  Booking slots: 10am, 12:15pm & 2:30pm.

Tickets include: Food & drink, time to play, table games & a gift from Father Christmas. Adult ticket includes:  A light meal, a hot drink & the magic of Christmas! Limited Availability. To find out more & book tickets, click HERE. 

Cobbs Play Barn, Bath Road, Hungerford RG17 0SP.

Father Christmas at Bucklebury Farm 

Selected dates from 27th November – 23rd December.

Includes a 5 minute private grotto with Father Christmas, a present & festive activities. Click HERE to find out more & book tickets.

Bucklebury Farm, Pease Hill, Reading RG7 6RR

Jubilee Newbury & The Rose of Hungerford Santa Boat Trips

Newbury Trips run on the 10th, 16th and 20th December from 10am and last for approximately 1 hour.  Hungerford trips run from 16th December.

Jubilee, Newbury: Children enjoy a Christmas story, singing, and plenty of time with Santa during the boat trip.  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. Advance booking is essential. To find out more & book click HERE.

The Rose of Hungerford: Children meet Santa and all receive a present.  The children also receive a fruit juice and a packet of biscuits while the adults receive a drink of their choice, either tea/coffee/hot chocolate/soft drink and a hot mince pie.  Find out more & book tickets HERE.

Jubilee, Newbury Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AP.

The Rose of Hungerford, Canal Walk, Hungerford RG17 0EQ.

Santa’s Magical Grotto at Beale Wildlife Park

Selected dates from 24th November – 24th December. 

Meet Santa and his elves and pick a special toy.  Feed the reindeer (at an additional cost).  Free festive park trail (£2 for trail sheet) and festive crafts.  For more information and to book tickets, click HERE.

Beale Wildlife Park, Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NW

Nettlebed Christmas Fair with Santa’s Grotto

Saturday 25th November 10am – 5pm

Santa’s Grotto (£8 per child) – Santa will tell a short story and hear what children would like for Christmas there we also receive a gift.  The fair has stalls, crafts, gifts, local produce, pizza van, open bar and tea & cake.  Entry to the fair is £3 per person and under 18’s go free!  No need to pre-book however you can find out more HERE. 

Nettlebed Village Club, Hight Street, Nettlebed, Oxfordshire, RG9 5DD.

Magical Christmas Experience – Breakfast with Santa at Thatcham Garden Centre

Selected dates throughout December.

Cooked breakfast, songs, play and tales.  Children receive a special gift. To find out more & book Breakfast tickets click HERE. For Afternoon Tea tickets click HERE. 

Thatcham Garden Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham RG18 3AN

Santa’s Grotto at Reading Winter Wonderland

Selected dates through November, December and into the New Year

Find out more & book tickets HERE.  Reading Winter Wonderland, Hills Meadow, RG4 8DH

Santa at Windsor on Ice

Every weekend from 9th – 24th December from 12pm – 5pm.

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.  No booking needed but to find out more information click HERE.

Alexandra Gardens, Barry Avenue, Windsor, SL4 3HY. 

Henley Santa Cruises

Saturday 16th, Wednesday 19th & Friday 20th December at various times.

Wokingham Winter Carnival – Santa’s Grotto

Sunday 26th November (Free Event)

A free fun day out for all the family.  There will be a Santa’s grotto as well as all the usual fun fair, stalls, food & entertainment.  For more information click HERE.

Market Place, Wokingham, RG40 1AS.

Santa’s Grotto at The Little Gym, Windsor

Sunday 17th December & Monday 18th December – various sessions at various times. 

Games & gymnastics in the Gym, Elves Workshop with festive toy making, sweet treats, Christmas songs with Santa, plus a gift for every child.  To book & find out more click HERE. 

Unit 2, 31 William Street, Windsor, SL4 1BB.

Santa Afternoon Tea, Cantley House Hotel

 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st December.  

Festive Afternoon Tea followed by a visit to see the big man himself in his grotto (price includes a gift for each child).  Call 01189 895100 to book.  Find out more information by clicking HERE. 

Cantley House Hotel, Milton Road, Wokingham, RG40 1JY

Santa’s Grotto, Dobbies at Hare Hatch

Selected dates throughout November & December.

Walk through the enchanting forest before arriving in the wildlife forest clearing where children will make a special item to take home.  There will then be the chance to meet Santa Claus before children receiving a gift.  Special photo options available (save by booking in advance). There is also a ‘Santa’s quiet grotto’.  To find out more & book click HERE.  

Floral Mile, Hare Hatch, Twyford, RG10 9SW

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Legoland, Windsor

Selected dates from 24th November. 

A winter wonderland with lot’s of entertainment. Click HERE to find out more & book tickets. 

Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY

Odds Farm Park Christmas Spectacular

Selected Dates from 25th November – 24th December.

Journey through an enchanted woodland in search of Father Christmas, meet Father Christmas in his Grotto,
create a cuddly creation, take part in creative Christmas crafts, go to the Christmas toy shop to choose a gift (Gifts available for children of all ages, from birth) There is also an interactive Reindeer Flying School show.

SEN only tickets available on Sunday 26th November.  Book tickets & find out more HERE.

Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Common, High Wycombe, HP10 0LX

Roves Farm Christmas Experience

Selected Dates from 25th November – 23rd December

With an all-new grotto theme for 2023 Roves Farm Christmas Experience includes: Santa’s Grotto, Toy Shop, (spend your gold coin on a gift from Santa), Reindeer Food Station, Elf Show, Paper Crafts & a Nativity Scene. 

Pre-booking is essential.  Click HERE to find out more & book tickets. 

Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG

Bowood’s Family Christmas Sunday Lunches

Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th December – Booking slots at: 12pm & 12:30pm.

An arrival drink and a 3 course Christmas Lunch.  While the little ones are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival, there will be plenty of family fun to keep them entertained, including a face painter, children’s disco and party games.  Gifts for all children under 12 years.  Find out more & book tickets HERE. 

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9PQ

Santa Specials, Swindon & Cricklade Railway

Selected dates throughout November & December

Visit Santa’s grotto at Swindon & Cricklade Railway and meet Father Christmas, take pictures with Christmas characters, and enjoy a special festive train ride.  Each child will receive a gift. Click HERE to find out more & book tickets.

Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blundson, Swindon, SN25 2DA

Santa Train at Longleat

Selected dates from 11th November – 24th December.

Journey past the stunning Half Mile Pond before arriving at the North Pole Halt, an enchanting snow-covered winter wonderland. But don’t linger too long, Father Christmas is waiting for you in his grotto!  All children receive a gift & adults receive a hot chocolate & a mince pie.  Pre-booking is essential.  Click HERE to find out more & book tickets. 

Longleat, Warminster, BA12 7NN 

Santa’s Christmas Wish, Chippenham

Sunday 17th December showing at 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm lasting approx. 45 minutes

Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, then meet him! Every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas.  Songs include festive favourites Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and many more! Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, song-filled, interactive family show particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds.  Book tickets HERE. 

The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Borough Parade, Chippenham, N15 3WL

Christmas at Stourhead

Selected dates throughout November & December.

Festive illuminations. Look forward to some time together with friends and family as you discover sparkling tunnels, giant baubles and glistening trees drenched in jewel-like colour.  And don’t forget to keep an eye out for Father Christmas along the way! (note children will not see him individually)  Click HERE for further information and to book tickets.

Santa’s Grotto – The 12 Doors of Christmas, Westbury

Running from 2nd – 24th December 

An illuminated trail, followed by a visit to Santa’s Grotto, a craft-based gift and a hot chocolate for each child.  To book tickets & find out more click HERE.

Santa’s Grotto, Marlborough Christmas Lights Event

Friday 24th November (Free Event)

Festive market, Santa’s grotto, on-stage entertainment.  Find out more information HERE. 

High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA

Christmas Storytime at Avebury

Selected dates throughout December.

Families can meet Lady True Love under the twinkling lights of the historic dovecote. Up to eight children at a time will be able to cosy up as they take part in a fun interactive retelling of the Twelve Days of Christmas and receive a small gift.  It’s also the perfect photo opportunity if you want to share the memory.  Find out more and book tickets HERE.

Avebury, Marlborough, SN8 1RD

Santa at Corsham Christmas Lights Switch On 

Friday 1st December from 3pm – 7:30pm (Free Event)

Live music, fairground rides for all ages, fun and games, and a special appearance from Father Christmas!  Find out more by clicking HERE. 

The Town Hall, High Street, Corsham, SN13 0EZ

Father Christmas’ Flying Visit, Hawk Conservancy Trust

21st & 22nd December from 3-5pm or 6:30pm-8:30pm. 

Includes a magical owl flying display and festive story-telling.  It also includes a hot dog or burger, festive biscuit and hot drink. There will also be a present for each child.  Book tickets & find out more HERE. 

Hawk Conservancy Trust, Sarson Ln, Andover, SP11 8DY

Story time with Mother Christmas, Lacock

Selected weekends throughout December including special toddler sessions. 

Mother Christmas will be in her grotto to share a story, songs and gifts from Father Christmas’ present sack.  Click HERE to find out more & book tickets. 

Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG.

Santa’s Grotto, The Brunel Centre 

Weekends only from the 18th November then every day from the 7th December right up until the big day!

Santa’s grotto where children can meet Santa and have their photos taken, each child will receive a gift from Santa.  £4 per entry.  Find out more by clicking HERE. 

Brunel Plaza, Swindon, SN1 1LF

Santa’s Grotto at Salisbury’s ‘City of Stars’

17th – 24th December – Experience lasts approx. 30 minutes.

Santa’s grotto where children will be able to create a postcard, have a photo with Santa and receive a wrapped Christmas gift before posting their postcard.  Tickets not yet available but you can find out more, HERE.

The Maltings, Salisbury, SP1 1BD 

Santa’s Story Time, Museum of the GWR

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December from 10am – 5pm.

Children will enjoy a festive story, plus a wrapped gift in the Museum’s specially staged, Hawksworth Hall.  There is also a winter wonderland with 50 stalls. Santa’s Storytime lasts approximately 20 minutes.  To find out more & book click HERE.

Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EY

Calne Christmas Festival of Lights & Lantern Parade

Saturday 25th November from 1pm-6pm (Free Event)

Stalls, live music, fun fair and Santa’s Grotto.  Find out more by clicking HERE. 

Bank House, The Strand, Calne, SN11 0EN