Santa's Grotto at The Great Hall

Share a magical moment with Santa and his elves in the historic setting of Winchester's Great Hall Grotto. Expect craft activities in the hall, elf games and letter writing to Santa. All children are given a gift from Santa and every ticket holder gets to enjoy a hot chocolate too.

Santa's Grotto at The Great Hall.
Saturday 28 November - Wednesday 23 December. 
📍Winchester city centre 

Christmas at Marwell Hall

Head to historic Marwell Hall for a 45-minute grotto experience, with Christmas storytelling, craft activities and a chance to meet Santa. The experience will begin with stories from one of Santa’s elves, before children are guided through making a wish-themed craft. Next up, a visit with Santa and a gift from the big man himself.

Santa's Grotto at Marwell Hall
20 November - 24 December 2026. 
📍near Winchester city 

Santa's Best Ever Christmas!

Head to Theatre Royal Winchester for a family-friendly Christmas show - with the added bonus of meeting Father Christmas at the end. The 45-minute show will be an adventure full of fun, much-loved festive songs and party games. The audience then gets the chance to meet Santa at his home in the North Pole afterwards, where every child will receive a special Christmas present.

Santa's Best Ever Christmas! at Theatre Royal Winchester. 
21 December 2026.
📍Winchester city centre 

Father Christmas Express

Take a ride on the Father Christmas Express, a steam train running from Ropley to Medstead and back, where Santa is also one of the passengers on board! Once you've met Father Christmas, you can exchange your magic token for a Christmas present at Present Junction. Other activities include an activity trail, letter writing, festive photo opportunities and the chance to make reindeer food to take home with you for Christmas Eve.

Father Christmas Express at The Watercress Line.
12 - 24 December 2026. 
📍Ropley

Santa's Grotto Experience

Brambridge Park garden centre is the setting for this Father Christmas meet-and-greet. Little ones will venture to the North Pole to mix reindeer food ready to sprinkle on Christmas Eve, before being invited into Santa’s living room for a special one-to-one meeting. There's an opportunity for a photo, available to purchase at the end of your visit. Then, each child can choose a toy to take home from Santa’s Present Room.

Santa's Grotto Experience at Brambridge Park.
21 November - 24 December 2025 (selected dates only) 
📍Colden Common