Quote from Penny McCarthy on August 22, 2025, 8:14 pm

1. The Grotto – Trafford Centre, Manchester

• Child: £27 each

• Adult: £9.50

• Babies (under 12 months): Free (only if booked with one child + one adult)

• Carers: Free

• 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

• Early-Bird Child Ticket: from £31.50 (weekdays)

• Standard Child Ticket: from £35; weekends & peak: from £45

• Adult: from £16.50

• 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

• Child: £19 per person for the add-on “Santa Experience”

• 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

• Child: £40

• Adult: £15

• 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

• Child: from £26

• Adult: £4

• 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

• Adult (17+): £27.95

• Child (3–16): £34.95

• Under 3: £14.95

• Carer: £5.95

• 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

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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