Blast back to Christmases past at Rockits Sensory & Soft Play in Tenterden, where Santa is waiting in his cosy, nostalgic study. There are two ways to visit this year: a short Classic Visit during the Tenterden Christmas Market, or the Christmas Memories Experience, with 90 minutes of festive play in nostalgic role-play settings inspired by The Snowman, Woolworths, Little Chef and Buddy the Elf's workshop.

Prices
Santa's Classic Visit
Child: £15
Adult: £2
A 15-minute visit with Father Christmas, a cookie baked by Mrs Claus, a small gift, and help from the elves with your photo. Play in the centre isn't included.
Santa's Christmas Memories Experience
Child: £26
Sibling: £23
Adult: £2
With 90 minutes of play, festive crafts with Santa's elves, a Christmas story, a family visit to Santa in his study, a freshly baked cookie and a special gift from Father Christmas.

Dates & Times
20th November to 22nd December 2026
Santa's Classic Visit (15-minute slots)
20th November: 3.30pm to 7pm
21st November: 1pm to 6pm
22nd November: 10am to 1.30pm
Santa's Christmas Memories Experience (90-minute sessions)
29th November: 12pm (SEN) and 2pm
5th December: 9am (SEN), 11am, 1pm and 3pm
13th December: 12.30pm and 2.30pm
19th December: 1pm and 3pm
20th December: 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm (SEN)
21st December: 12pm (SEN), 2pm and 4pm
22nd December: 9am and 11am.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: Classic Visit 15 minutes; Christmas Memories Experience 90 minutes.
Schedule Note: Entry is by booked session. Our calendar displays the first and last sessions of each day.

Accessibility
SEND children are welcome at all sessions, and capacity is kept low. SEN-only sessions run on 29th November, 5th December and 21st December, open to all ages, and siblings are welcome. The centre is on the first floor of The Embassy on Tenterden High Street.

Good To Know
The Classic Visits take place during the Tenterden Christmas Market weekend, so you can combine the two.

⭐ Ready to book Santa's Grotto at Rockits? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the booking page.

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Picture Credit: © Rockits Sensory & Soft Play.

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