Santa’s Grotto at FUJIFILM House of Photography
An immersive festive experience on the first floor of the FUJIFILM House of Photography in Covent Garden, London, London. Families spend 30 minutes exploring a decorated winter wonderland setting, including a 3-minute meet and greet with Santa, craft stations, photo zones and augmented-reality fun.
Dates: 7th November – 24th December 2025
Location: FUJIFILM House of Photography, 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, WC2E 9LH
Price & Opening Times:
- Tickets from £30 per child, including entry for up to two accompanying adults
- Timed slots (advance booking required)
Website: Fujifilm House of Photography
Santa’s Grotto at Winter Wonderland
Hosted within the “Santaland” area of Winter Wonderland, children can visit Santa in his grotto, meet the elves, explore the festive surroundings and receive a gift. A hour-long Santa’s Parades are held on select dates: 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27 November; 1–3 December 2025; and 1 January 2026.
Dates: 14th November 2025 – 1st January 2026
Location: Hyde Park, W2 2UH
Price & Opening Times:
- Winter wonderland tickets start from £5 – £7.50 (free off-peak)
- The grotto experience itself is included as part of Santaland and entry to it is listed as ‘free’
- Open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on a first come first serve basis
Website: Winter Wonderland
Santa’s Grotto at ZSL London Zoo
A festive market featuring traditional wooden chalets, seasonal treats, and live entertainment.
Dates: 22nd November – 24th December 2025
Location: Regent’s Park, London (ZSL London Zoo)
Price & Opening Times:
- Tickets start from £18.50 per child
- Open From 10.30am to 4.00pm
Website: London Zoo
Santa’s Grotto Hamleys
Step into the world-famous toy store on Regent Street, where children and families enter an elf workshop, meet Father Christmas in a beautifully decorated grotto, and receive a special gift
Dates: 15th November – 24th December 2025
Location: Hamleys 188-196 Regent Street, W1B 5BT
Price & Opening Times:
- Tickets start from £65 for entry of 3 people
- Mon-Sat: 10am to 8pm; Sun: noon to 6pm
Website: Hamleys
Wundrful World of Christmas Grotto
A 50 minutes immersive mixed-reality walk-through festive adventure designed for families and young children featuring animated characters, live actors and themed sets. Participants begin their journey in a “Wundr Lift” to the North Pole, explore the Enchanted Forest, Elf workshop and Mrs Claus’s kitchen, then meet Santa at the North Pole Post Office.
Dates: 8th November – 24th December 2025
Location: Wundr, Borough Yards, Units 219-221, Clink St, SE1 9AD
Price & Opening Times:
- Prices start at £17.50 per ticket
- Tickets are sold by session time and prices vary depending on the day and time of your visit
- Open From 8.30am to 6.00pm
Website: Wundr
Santa’s Grotto at Battersea Arts Centre
A festive session where children meet Santa in his grotto, take photos, and share their wish list in a fun arts centre atmosphere
Dates: 6th – 24th December 2025
Location: Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN
Price & Opening Times:
- Tickets start at £15.00 per child
- Open from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Website: Battersea arts center
Santa’s Grotto (Chiswick House & Gardens)
Step into a beautifully dressed 18th-century Georgian sitting room inside Chiswick House for a magical visit with Father Christmas
Dates: 29th November – 24th December 2025
Location: Chiswick House & Gardens, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, W4 2RP.
Price & Opening Times: Tickets start from £20 for children & £5 for adults
- Tickets start from £20 for children & £5 for adults
- Open from 11:00am to 6:30pm
Website: Chiswick House Christmas
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