Meet Father Christmas and his real reindeer at The Reindeer Centre in Bethersden, near Ashford. Walk through the 150ft magical grotto to meet Father Christmas and his busy elves, where every child receives a quality gift, then head into the big Christmas barn. After your visit, take your time on the farm animal trail, feed the reindeer, play in the snow pit, soft play and sand pit, and pose in the three selfie rooms.

Prices
Child (12 months to 16): £24 to £30
Adult: £19 to £24
Senior (65+): £17 to £22
Essential carer: Free to £14 (proof needed; not available on 24th December)
Under 12 months: Free, or buy a child ticket if you'd like them to receive a gift.
Prices depend on the date.

Booking Highlights
Carers go free in November (choose the free carer ticket when booking).

Dates & Times
21st November to 24th December 2026 (closed 23rd, 24th and 30th November, and 7th December)
Father Christmas time slots:
21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th November: 9am-3pm
25th to 27th November: 10am-2pm
1st and 2nd December: 10am-2.30pm
3rd and 4th December: 10am-2pm
5th and 6th December: 9am-3pm
8th to 11th December: 10am-2pm
12th and 13th December: 9am-3pm
14th to 17th December: 10am-3pm
18th to 20th December: 9am-3pm
21st to 23rd December: 9am-3.30pm
24th December: 9am-12pm.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: 30-minute slot with Father Christmas, then explore the farm at your own pace. Most visits last 1 to 2 hours.
Schedule Note: Arrive 15 minutes before your slot. Our calendar displays the first and last slot times for each day.

SEN Sessions
SEN Superstars Day on 1st December 2026 is for visitors with sensory sensitivities and additional needs.

Good To Know
Once booked, tickets can't be refunded, and the date or time can't be changed.

📍 The Reindeer Centre Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for The Reindeer Centre near Ashford for more visitor info, including accessibility and parking. For more adventures at The Reindeer Centre, click the Events button under the listing's main image.

⭐ Ready to book The Reindeer Centre's Christmas Grotto? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the venue's booking page.

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Love a bit of festive magic? Explore our Santa's Grottos in Kent guide, or our Seasonal category for all our Christmas listings. Plus, don't miss our Christmas in Kent 2026: All Our Festive Guides feature.

Picture Credit: © The Reindeer Centre.

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