Ideas for where to see Santa, visit Santa’s Grotto or places to enjoy a Santa experience in and around Leeds for children and families over the Christmas and festive period 2023.Castle Howard: Christmas in Neverland Make magical memories, and meet Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and jolly WonderPhil at Castle Howard this Christmas. Watch a joyful performance bursting with jingle bells and Christmas spirit, sing Christmas songs together, and enjoy a special, individual moment with Father Christmas himself.
Doubletree by Hilton Santa’s Grotto. The Grotto will be open between 11am and 6pm every Saturday and Sunday in December and you can book a private 15minutes slot for up to 3 kids to visit Santa at a time £15 per slot.
Harewood’s Father Christmas: For younger visitors to Harewood this winter, Father Christmas will tell the story of Peppermint the elf, who fell into a magical, icy world and must be brought back in time to help Father Christmas deliver all the presents. This heartwarming 45 minute immersive experience promises unforgettable memories and pure festive magic.
Lotherton’s Christmas Experience: Journey to Santa’s North Pole, where you’ll be greeted by jovial elves and discover the secrets of Christmas in their bustling workshop. Make a wish at our magical wishing well before visiting Santa himself in his cozy log cabin, where a special gift awaits you
Merrion Centre’s The Candy Cane Club: Come join the festive fun at the Candy Cane Club in the Merrion Centre where Santa is eagerly ready to meet you and to share a special moment with you and your little ones from 2nd December – 24th December (Tuesday – Sunday).
Mother Shipton’s Magical Christmas Experience: Step into a world of magic and wonder as you enter Mother Shipton’s magical Christmas experience. Get ready, for Santa is flying through the starry skies to meet you!
Otley Garden Centre Santa’s Grotto: Journey through the festive forest as the Christmas elves share how Santa’s magical robins make sure all the letters are sorted in time to make wishes come true! Then it’s on to Santa’s grotto to meet Father Christmas and choose a toy from his toyshop.
Stockeld Park’s Christmas Adventure and Santa’s Grotto: Experience the magic this festive season and see the park transform into a magical Christmas wonderland – the perfect day out for the whole family over the Winter months
Stump Cross Caverns Enjoy a Festive Family Discovery Day….making lifetime memories, go underground to visit Santa’s Enchanted Grotto
Temple Newsam Father Christmas will be taking visitors each weekend (except Christmas Eve), and Thurs 21 Dec, where children can tell him their festive wishes and receive a gift. Brand new for 2023, Mrs Claus is in residence too and will be telling festive stories to families at the weekends.
Thackray Museum of Medicine Father Christmas Experience; This festive season, the Thackray Museum of Medicine invites families of all ages to join Father Christmas on a magical 90-minute journey, exploring the diverse ways people celebrate Christmas around the world. This enchanting experience offers an exciting blend of activities, crafts, and heartwarming moments with Father Christmas himself
The Mansion, Roundhay; Festive Tea with Santa! The North Pole elves are working tirelessly to create a truly magical Christmas experience, and luckily for us, Santa Claus is once again setting up his Secret Yorkshire HQ office in The Mansion!
Tingley Garden Centre’s E.L.F. School. Join the elves at Santa school as they play and learn how to be a brilliant elf. Journey through the polar playground, Christmas classroom and graduation forest before making your way to Santa’s grotto to meet Father Christmas and choose a toy from his toyshop.
Tong Garden Centre, The Christmas Party! Journey through the polar picnic party, festive forest feast and reindeer barn dance as Santa’s elves share stories about how all the animal helpers celebrate Christmas. Then it’s on to Santa’s grotto to meet Father Christmas and choose a toy from his toyshop.
Whistlestop Valley Christmas Experiences This festive season, you can choose from THREE FESTIVE events at Whistlestop Valley: “Tea with Santa”, “Simply Santa” or “The Santa Express.”
How should you choose a Santa Experience?
You’ll find that there are lots of Santa Experiences to choose from, from Santa Visits and Santa’s Grottos to full days of Christmas fun, with Santa as just a small part. So how do you choose what’s best?
