1. The Grotto – Trafford Centre, Manchester
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Child: £27 each
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Adult: £9.50
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Babies (under 12 months): Free (only if booked with one child + one adult)
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Carers: Free
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Requires minimum one child and one adult per booking, up to 5 guests per slot. Includes a small service fee and is non-refundable.thegrotto.co.uk
2. Santa’s Secret Village – Hobbledown, Epsom
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Early-Bird Child Ticket: from £31.50 (weekdays)
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Standard Child Ticket: from £35; weekends & peak: from £45
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Adult: from £16.50
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Includes immersive experience (~1 hour), full Hobbledown admission, and a special gift; early bird offers around 10% discount.hobbledown.com
3. Santa Experience – Drusillas, East Sussex
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Child: £19 per person for the add-on “Santa Experience”
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Note: Requires separate Drusillas Day Tickets, which must be booked alongside—Santa experience alone doesn’t include park entry. Adults accompanying children don’t need to purchase extra.drusillas.co.uk
4. Christmas at Bewl Water – Kent
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Child: £40
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Adult: £15
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Includes guided grotto & quest experience: meet Santa, Elf workshops, bakery treats, Toy Exchange gift, and parking. Booking online in advance is required; each visit capped at 6 guests to maintain immersion.Christmas at Bewl Water
5. Skylark’s Magical Santa’s Grotto
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Child: from £26
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Adult: £4
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All-inclusive price covers reindeer food making, gingerbread decorating, meet Santa, and “Make-A-Bear” activity. Children choose a toy or make their own bear afterward. Tickets available from 1 September 2025.Skylark Events
6. Marwell Hall Christmas Grotto – Winchester
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Adult (17+): £27.95
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Child (3–16): £34.95
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Under 3: £14.95
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Carer: £5.95
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Members get discounts—e.g., Children: £25. Includes 45-minute grotto experience with storytelling, crafts, letter-writing, a gift (child’s gift worth £14.95), free zoo entry, and optional Glow Marwell trail add-ons.Marwell Zoo
Quick Comparison Table
| Experience | Dates Available | Child Price | Adult Price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grotto (Trafford Centre) | 2025 season | £27 | £9.50 | Early bird availability; whispering sessions for SEN families |
| Hobbledown – Santa’s Secret Village | 29 Nov–24 Dec 2025 | From £31.50 (early bird) | From £16.50 | Immersive village with hot chocolate, full park access |
| Drusillas – Santa Experience | 22 Nov–23 Dec 2025 | £19 (add-on) | Requires Day Ticket | One-to-one Santa visit + gift; park ticket required |
| Bewl Water – Grotto & Quest Experience | Christmas 2025 | £40 | £15 | Workshops, theatrical journey, gift, parking included |
| Skylark’s Grotto | 29 Nov–24 Dec 2025 (book from Sep) | From £26 | £4 | Full activity package including Make-A-Bear |
| Marwell Hall Grotto | 28 Nov–24 Dec 2025 | £34.95 (standard) | £27.95 | Crafts, storytelling, zoo entry, gift, membership discounts |