Santa’s Grotto Lancashire 2024

There are loads of places to take the kids to see Father Christmas in Lancashire. I’ve compiled this list of all the Santa’s Grotto Lancashire 2024 that I can find. This post is part of a series of posts on Where to see Father Christmas in the North West. This post is part of a series of posts on Where to see Santa North West England.

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I’ve done my best to accurately add the details of all these events and keep them up to date but I strongly advise you to click through and check on the organiser’s website to ensure the dates and times have not changed. Some of these events require pre-booking so I’d recommend you do that as soon as you decide you want to in order to avoid disappointment.

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Farmer Christmas walking adventure, Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm, Ormskirk  – No details yet for 2024

When – Selected dates from 16th November – 23rd December 2023

Start in the animal barn and then walk through Santa’s winter wonderland. Along the journey, you’ll enjoy Christmas story time, a Christmassy short film, meet Father Christmas, enjoy the shops on elf street, help make reindeer food, decorate gingerbread biscuits, take part in an elf workshop, meet the reindeer and an animated Christmas reindeer and donkey show.

Book here – Farmer Christmas

Tickets from £16.75 for adults, £27.75 for children over 1 years of age

Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s – book now for 2024

When – Se;ected dates from 16th November – 23rd December 2024

Christmas at the farm is an immersive adventure based on the original magical Father Christmas. It includes an Elf workshop, Mrs Christmas’ kitchen, singing reindeer, Santa’s grotto and make a bear experiences.

Cost – From – Adults and children over 13 – £22.79, Children from 12 months -12 years – £36.95. Under 12months, free

Find out more when the details are released here – Christmas 2024 | Mrs Dowsons Farm

Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach – tickets for 2024 on sale now

When – 16th November to 24th December 2024

Guided by elves through Pleasure Beach’s very own grotto, children will walk through a magical interactive walkway where they’ll write a Christmas wish list to hang on the wishing tree, collect reindeer food and a magic key, and of course meet Santa himself. 

Included in the experience, guests can take a trip down the rabbit hole with a ride on Alice in Wonderland, then enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows – a proper winter warmer!

Cost – from £17.99 per child (2 accompanying adults allowed)

Book here – Christmas Grotto – Blackpool Pleasure Beach

East Lancashire Railway Santa specials – 2024 tickets on sale now

When – 23, 24, 30 November, 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20-24 December 2024

Take a steam train trip with a host of happy elves and of course, the big man himself, Father Christmas!

Begin the adventure at Bury Bolton Street Station where you will journey through a gorgeously decorated winter wonderland. Say hello to Mrs Clause and the talking Christmas Tree, and maybe even stop for a quick singalong with our carol singing choir of polar bears, before boarding your train.

Once you’re settled into your seat, a steam train will haul you to Rawtenstall and back on an approximately 80-minute round trip. Along the way the festive fun continues as you meet your favourite Christmas characters and get the chance to belt out a couple of festive classics with the brass band. Whilst travelling, Santa himself will visit your carriage with a gift for every little one, and there will be plenty of time to have a chat with him and take a Santa selfie or two.

Grown-ups can look forward to mince pies and a festive tipple or soft drink. For the children there will be a Fruit Shoot, chocolate and an activity pack.

Tickets for this Christmas event always sell fast!

Book here * – Santa specials

Tickets from £23 – £40.50 per adult, £22.50 -£40 for children

SEND sessions on 23rd and 24th November 2024

Christmas grotto at Greenlands farm village – No details yet for 2024

When – 18th November – 24th December 2023

Get ready for a festive adventure like no other right here on the Farm! Join us for a jolly and memorable Christmas celebration with a host of fun activities that all the family will enjoy!

Biscuit Making, Reindeer Food Making, Make Your Own Decoration, Visit Father Christmas, Exchange Your Special Coin: Receive a special coin and choose your perfect Christmas present and Join in the Elf Fun: Participate in elf tricks and games for laughter and merriment!

Book here – Events | Greenlands Farm Village

Santa specials at Ribble steam railway – no details yet for 2024

When – 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2023

Snuggle up with your loved ones in your warm, steam-heated carriage. Watch eyes light up as Father Christmas visits you in your seat to hand each child their very own Christmas gift. Light seasonal refreshments on the train are included and Mrs Ribble’s Tea Room will be open for extra drinks and goodies.

Book here when tickets are available – Santa Specials 2023 – Ribble Steam Railway

Santa by the lake at Brockholes – No details yet for 2024

When – from 25th November – 17th December 2023

Each child will have five minutes to talk with Santa and choose their very own toy from his workshop, there will also be ample opportunities to take photographs. 

All children require a ticket to see Santa regardless of their age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for accompanying adults.

Santa’s Workshop will be located in the Meadow Lake Suite on our floating Visitor Village and sign posted for you, just head there in time for your appointment slot.

Book here – Events | Brockholes Nature Reserve

Sail to Santa, WWT Martin Mere – No details yet for 2024

When – weekends in December, plus 21 – 23 December 2023

Includes

• Boat trip to see Santa on his island with his elves
• Visit to Santa
• A gift
• Make your own reindeer food, decorate a wooden Christmas tree decoration and decorate a biscuit

Book here – Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere | WWT

Santa’s Grotto at Haigh Woodland Park – No details yet for 2024

When – 25th November – 23rd December 2023 (weekends only)

Just £7.50 per child.

All Santa Sittings must be booked in advance. Tel: 01942 828280. (Phone Lines open 10.00am – 4.00pm).

A magical meeting with Father Christmas at Hoghton Tower – No details yet for 2024

When – 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 22nd and 23rd December 2023

You will find Father Christmas next to the roaring log fire waiting to chat with you in small groups. He will make sure that he knows what every child would like to find on Christmas morning. Each child will receive a gift from underneath the beautifully decorated Christmas Tree and there will be time for you to take individual or family pictures in the festive surroundings.

Book here – 9th – 23rd December – A Magical Meeting with Father Christmas – Hoghton Tower

Santa’s Grotto, Dobbies, Southport and Preston – no details yet for 2024

When – selected dates from 23rd November – 24th December 2023

Take in the atmosphere as you walk through our enchanting forest. An elf will guide you to find our Little Seedlings characters along the way before arriving in our wildlife forest clearing where the little ones will make a special item to take home

Your experience will then continue with a chance to meet Santa Claus – children are encouraged to share their excitement, wishes and stories before receiving their gift.

Price – £11.99 per child

Book here – Events | Dobbies Garden Centres

The Grinch (2018) with Mr & Mrs Claus at The Ashcroft – No details yet for 2024

When – 17th December 2023

Where – The Ashcroft, Whitworth Civic Hall, Whitworth, OL12 8DP

Come and join us for a festive movie and receive a small gift and some reindeer food from Mr & Mrs Claus!

Children £5.50 – Includes small gift & reindeer food

Adults £3.00 – Includes hot drink & mince pie

Doors open at 9.30am, Film starts at 10.15am

Santa will be giving out gifts between 9.30am-10.15am

Book here – The Grinch (2018) with Mr & Mrs Claus Tickets, Sun 17 Dec 2023

Santa Specials at West Lancs light railway – No details yet for 2024

When – December 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th 2023

Join a short ride on a Santa Special steam train to Toyland, and meet Father Christmas! Children receive a present from Santa, and adults can enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.

Book from 1st October 2023 – Santa Specials | West Lancs Railway

Santa’s Grotto at Lytham Hall – No details yet for 2024

When – 2rd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd December 2023.​

Santa’s Grotto Experience offers your Children a special personal audience with Santa-time to have a cosy chat, receive a present – followed by a photo opportunity for you to capture magical moments using your own camera or mobile phone.

Admission: £14.50 per child

Find out more and book here – Lytham hall santa

Santa’s grotto at Coral Island, Blackpool – No details yet for 2024

When – 24 Nov – 24 Dec 2023

Travel through Santa’s wonderland until you arrive at Santa’s Grotto. Your ticket includes a meeting with Santa, a goody bag of Coral Island sweets, prize tickets and a £5 playcard.

You will also get to choose a special gift from Santa’s Workshop. There are two ticket types available depending on the child’s age so please choose the correct type before purchasing.

Tickets are sold in timed slots and are limited and subject to availability. You can arrive anytime between the chosen time slot; the ticket does not guarantee an exact time to see Santa.

cost – £6.99 for under 3s, £9.99 for 4 plus.

Book here – Meet Santa at Coral Island Blackpool 2023

Santa Camp at The Wayfarer – No details yet for 2024

Where – The Wayfarer, 1-3 Alder Lane, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NL

When – 8-10th and 15-17th December 2023

Santa Camp is s the real story of Christmas. The Nativity Trail lets children discover the wise men, shepherds and a star tell the story of Baby Jesus and the first St. Nicholas followed by a visit with Santa himself in his tipi.

Children (and their nearest and dearest) can make a day of visiting Santa in our Christmas Tipi with festive food and drink and Christmas markets.

Book here – Santa Camp

Santa’s grotto at The edge Christmas markets – no details yet for 2024

When – 25th November 2023

Where – The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB

Santa will be waiting in his enchanting grotto, ready to listen to the little ones’ dreams and wishes for the holiday season. There will also be Christmas markets, Christmas trail and donkey rides to enjoy.

Book here – The Edge Christmas Markets (25-Nov-2023)

Santa’s grotto at Preston market – No details yet for 2024

When – 9th & 16th December 2023

Where – Preston Markets, Earl Street, Preston, PR1 2JA

No need book and this is free.

Full details – 9th – Santa’s Grotto at Preston Markets – Visit Preston

16th – Visit Santa at Preston Markets – Visit Preston

Visit Santa at Fishergate – No details yet for 2024

When – 9th December 2023

Where – Fishergate shopping centre, Preston, PR1 8HJ

Free and no need to book.

Full details here – Visit Santa at Fishergate – Visit Preston

Santa special canal cruises – no details yet for 2024

When – 2nd December 2023

Where – Barton Grange garden centre

Enjoy canal cruises from Barton Grange Marina is the perfect start to your family Christmas celebrations. A pantomime on the water with fun and games involving all on board.

Includes singing, colouring and a personal present from Santa and his elf!

The boat will be festively decorated with atmospheric twinkling lights.

Drinks are not included but may be purchased from the bar on board as required.

£20 per child or adult

Book here – Santa Christmas Cruises | Kingfisher Cruise | Barton

Victorian Father Christmas at Samlesbury Hall – no details yet for 2024

When – 3rd, 10th, 19th, 20th and 21st December 2023

Where – Samlesbury Hall,

Sit by the open fire as you discover if you are on the ‘naughty’ or ‘nice’ list! The candlelit Parlour will be dressed with historical decorations to create an atmosphere of Christmas past. Your meeting is personal and exclusive to you, and is intended for up to 4 children aged 10 years and under. Adults go free (1 per child), and you may take your own photographs to keep the memory of your meeting alive for years to come.

£10 per child

Book here – Samlesbury Hall

Santa’s grotto at Ribby Hall village – no details yet for 2024

When – from now until 24th December 2023

Your journey begins as you walk through the magical festive woodland in search of Santa’s Elves. This interactive trail leads you to Santa’s Grotto where you’ll gather reindeer dust, cast magical spells and write your Christmas Wish List under the guidance of Head Elf.

The magic continues as you step inside to meet the Big Man himself. Remember this special moment with a souvenir family photo and a cuddly toy for the little ones.

Experience includes:

– Festive lights walk-through experience
– Four interactive stations
– Photo opportunities
– Meet & greet our Head Elf
– Personal meet & greet with Santa
– Cuddly toy for each child
– Family souvenir photo

£25 per child

Book here – NEW Santa’s Grotto Experience

Santa’s grotto at Cuerden Valley Park – no details yet for 2024

When – 9th December 2023

Santa is coming to visit our Christmas Market on 9th of December, why not come and visit him in his special, naturally decorated grotto and receive an early Christmas present.

£8 per child and adults are free. 

Book here – Santas Grotto – Cuerden Valley Park

Elf forest experience, Chorley – no details yet for 2024

Where – Joseph Noblett’s Christmas Tree Farm, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 5LE

When – Opens 25th November 2023

With every Elf Forest experience ticket you will receive a elf hat, elf snickle (elf money to spend at Tracy’s Post office in Elf Forest), a Christmas tree seedling, gingerbread biscuit (this may change due to allergens), Christmas gifts from the elves, Elf Forest certificate, and a ticket for Santa’s grotto (this includes a gift from Santa).

Book here – Elf forest

Santa train at Windmill animal farm – no details yet for 2024

Where – Windmill Animal Farm, Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire L40 1UQ

When – 2nd – 23rd December 2023

Full access to the farm is included. Train ride and optional Magical Mere trail walk (20 minutes) and santa’s grotto.

Book here – Santa Train Tickets – 2nd -23rd December 2023 – Windmill Animal Farm

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