Best Santa’s Grottos in Kent 2026
Best Santa’s Grottos In Kent 2026:
Where to Meet Father Christmas
We are currently updating this guide, so some references to last year’s will be updated as soon as we can confirm details.
There’s nothing quite like the look on a child’s face when they finally meet Father Christmas, and Kent is full of magical places to make it happen. From enchanted woodland trails and festive farm visits to cosy grottos tucked away in garden centres and historic houses, there’s a Santa experience to suit every family and budget.
We’ve updated our guide for 2026 with the best Santa’s grottos across Kent, including what to expect at each one, prices, dates, and how to book. Many of the most popular grottos sell out weeks in advance, especially weekend slots in December, so it’s well worth booking your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
You’ll also find our top tips for getting the most out of your visit, from the best times to go to what to bring along, so the day runs smoothly for everyone (Father Christmas included).
UPDATED 14TH DECEMBER 2025
🎁 Quick Guide Best Santas Grottos in Kent 2025 🎁
Need to see the dates fast? Here is the Quick Naughty-or-Nice List of Kent’s best grottos.
Click the link, or scroll past this list for venue details, prices, and full details for visiting Father Christmas!
This quick list is sorted by opening date for a chronological overview for 2025
🎅 Christmas at Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells, 28th Nov to 24th Dec 2026
🎅Father Christmas at Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Sevenoaks (21st Nov to 24th Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto at The Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford (22nd Nov to 23rd Dec)
🎅 Father Christmas at Leeds Castle, Maidstone (22nd Nov to 24th Dec)
🎅 Christmas Grotto at The Reindeer Centre in Ashford (22nd Nov to 24th Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Broadstairs, Thanet (28th Nov to 24th Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto at Dover Castle (29th Nov to 21st Dec)
🎅 Christmas Experience at Kent Life, Maidstone (29th, 30th Nov, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 19th to 24th Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Lodge at Designer Outlet Ashford (29th Nov to 24th Dec)
🎅 Christmas in Neverland at Margate Caves, Thanet (29th and 30th Nov, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 19th to 23rd Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto at Canterbury Christmas Market (29th Nov to 24th Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto at Reuthe’s Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks (6th to 21st Dec)
🎅 The Harbour Grotto at Folkestone Harbour (5th to 24th Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate, Tunbridge Wells ( 6th, 7th, 13th and 19th to 24th Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto at Brogdale Farm, Faversham (6th, 10th, 20th and 22nd Dec)
🎅Santa’s Grotto at Meadow Grange Nursery, Whitstable (6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th to 22nd Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Specials at Crampton Tower, Broadstairs, Thanet (6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st Dec)
🎅 Elf Express at Quex Adventure Farm Park, Birchington, Thanet (6th to 24th Dec)
🤶 Meet Father And Mother Christmas at County Square Shopping Centre, Ashford (13th & 14th Dec) Free
🎅 Santa’s Safari at Fenn Bell Conservation Project, Rochester (13th, 13th, 14th, 20th to 24th Dec)
Santa’s Grotto at The Alex, Faversham (19th to 22nd Dec)
🎅 Mini Santa’s Grotto at Huckleberry Woods, Faversham (20th and 21st Dec)
Tickets to see Father Christmas are wrapped up quickly, so find the best available times and book now.
Here are our top highlights of the must-visit places in Kent to see Father Christmas in full:
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Santa’s Grotto
Dover Castle
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Dates: 29th November to 21st December 2025, Saturday and Sunday
Times: Bookable sessions: 10am to 4pm
Price: £9.50 per child + admission. One adult only to accompany each child. Admission charges also apply:
Dover Castle price: Member Free/Non-Member – see our listing here for current prices:
Good to Know: For Dover Castle tickets online prices are 15% less than at the gate
Accessibility: BSL Supported Sessions: 13th December, 10.20am and 2.20pm time slots. Quiet Sessions: 29th November at 3pm and 7th December at 10.20am
Advisory Notes: Arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.
Santa Visit Details
Best Santa’s Grottos in Kent include the magical visit to see Father Christmas at Dover Castle. Join a cosy group storytelling session where Santa shares some of his favourite festive tales beside the Christmas tree. Afterwards, meet him in person, capture some special photos, and create lasting memories. Every child will also receive a traditional gift from Father Christmas.
⭐🎟️ Find out more details to see Santa at Dover Castle and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Grotto
Reuthe’s Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks
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Dates: 6th to 21st December 2025 – Saturday & Sunday
Times: 10am-11.30am and 1.30pm-3pm
Price: Child – 3 to 11 years: £12.95, *Child – 0-2: Free, Adult: £3.* Will not receive a gift
Good To Know: Each booking must include at least one child ticket.
Extras Presents: Welcome to use your own devices to take photos.
Accessibility: Path to the grotto is uneven, via a woodland trail; a sloped route is available, but this bypasses the Christmas trail. The grotto is accessed via three steps and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
Details
Visit Father Christmas in Kent at Santa’s Grotto at Reuthe’s Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks. Start your festive adventure by checking in with the Head Elf, then write your Christmas wishes at the letter-writing station. Follow the mini Christmas trail through the enchanting woods before meeting Santa himself, where younger visitors will receive a gift and have the opportunity to take a photo to capture the magic of the moment.
🐶 Dogs: Welcome – on lead.
🎟️ ⭐ Find out more details to visit Santa at Reuthe’s and to book tickets- link here 🎟️ ⭐
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Santa’s Grotto
Salomons Estate, Tunbridge Wells
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Dates: 6th, 7th, 13th and 19th to 24th December 2025
Times: 9.30am to 6pm – Except 24th December, 9.30am-2pm.
Price: Child: £30, Accompanying Adults: Free.
Parking: Free parking.
Good To Know: Only 6 people can enter the Grotto per booking.
Santa Visit Details
The Tunbridge Wells Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate invites families to enjoy festive activities and crafts ahead of the most important meeting of the year! Little ones can get creative with gingerbread decorating, colouring, and making reindeer food alongside Santa’s cheerful elves.
Then head to the magical Santa’s Grotto for a special visit. Afterwards, head off on a Christmas trail and enjoy a warm hot chocolate as a festive prize.
🎟️ ⭐ Find out more details to visit Santa at Salomons Estate, and to book tickets – link here 🎟️ ⭐
Mini Santa’s Grotto
Huckleberry Woods, Faversham
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Dates: 20th and 21st December 2025
Times: 20th December: 10.30am and 1.30pm, 21st December: 1.30pm
Price: Child: £12.50 – includes gift, Child – not visiting Santa’s Grotto – 2 to 16 years: £8, Adult: £12.
Good To Know: Pre-booking is essential.
Santa Visit Details
If you’re searching for a Santa’s Grotto with an animal theme, the mini Santa’s Grotto at Huckleberry Woods in Faversham is a perfect choice. Santa and his elves will be paying a festive visit to the micro pigs, miniature donkeys, sheep, pygmy goats, alpacas, and even the mini chickens and turkeys. Families can also enjoy plenty of fun, seasonal activities around the farm.
🎟️ ⭐ Find out more details for Huckleberry Woods and to book tickets – link here 🎟️ ⭐
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Santa’s Grotto
Brogdale Farm, Faversham
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Dates: 29th, 30th November and 6th and 7th December 2025 and 29th November 2025: 12Noon-3pm, 30th November, 6th and 7th December: 12pm-3pm.
Times: 6th, 10th, 20th and 22nd December: 10am-4.50pm, 7th and 14th December, 21st: 10am-3.20pm, 12th December: 1pm-4.50pm
Price: £5 – includes a gift
Festive Tractor Ride: Festive Tractor Ride: £2 (on 29th of November 2025)
Santa Visit Details
Visit Santa’s Grotto at Brogdale Farm in his gingerbread home! It’s the last chance to post a letter to Santa in their special postbox! There’s also pop-up festive shop.
⭐ Find out more details to see Santa at Brogdale Farm – link here ⭐
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Meet Father and Mother Christmas
County Square Shopping Centre, Ashford
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Dates: 13th & 14the December
Times: TBC – Centre open from 13th December: 9am-5.30, 14th December, 10am-4pm
Price: Free
This magical experience is part of a variety of free festive events at the centre, where little ones can take their wish list and meet Father & Mother Christmas in Main Square. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity for a quick festive selfie too!
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Santa’s Grotto
Meadow Grange Nursery, Whitstable
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Dates: 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th to 22nd December 2025
Price: £12 – booking fees apply
Good To Know: Pre-booking is essential.
Santa Visit Details
At this outdoor event, little ones can see Father Christmas after they enter the enchanted walkway, visit the wishing tree and spot the elves on the way round. With secret elf tunnels to the grotto for a fun way to enjoy seeing the big man!
⭐🎟️ Find out more details to see Santa at Meadow Grange Nursery and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Grotto
Crampton Tower, Broadstairs
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Dates: 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December 2025
Price: Child: £15 – includes a gift, Accompanying parents and guardians – maximum of 2 per group: Free entry, Additional accompanying adult/older sibling: £5. Booking fees will apply.
Good To Know: Parking limited, car park behind the train station, entrance off St Peter’s Park Road- 3 minutes.
Santa Visit Details
Santa’s Grottos in Broadstairs, Kent, include the charming Santa Specials event at Crampton Tower Museum. Children can make their way up the Tower, pass through the elves’ workshop, and visit Father Christmas in his festive grotto. Each ticket also includes a ride on the delightful 5-inch gauge miniature railway.
⭐🎟️ Find out more details to see Santa at Crampton Tower and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Grotto
The Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford
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Dates: 22nd November to 23rd December 2025
Times: 22nd and 29th November and 13th December: 11.15pm-4.45pm, 23rd and 30th November, 7th, 14th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December: 10.15am-4.45pm, 6th and 20th December: 11.15am-2.45pm and 24th December: 10.15am-12.15pm.
Price: Member/Non-Member – Child – 3 to 15 years: £16.50/£27.50, Child – under 3 years with present: £16.50, Child – under 3 years without present: £10, Adult: Free/£17.50, Senior – 60 years+: £15, Carer: Free.
Accessibility: SEN Sessions: 22nd and 29th November and 6th, 13th and 20th December 2025 – check their website for available times.
Good To Know: All tickets include access to the 100-acre farm.
Advisory Notes: At least one adult ticket must be booked so that children are not left unsupervised at any time.
Santa Visit Details
For festive fun in Ashford, don’t miss the enchanting grotto and magical interactive experience with Santa and his cheeky elves at A Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds Centre. Your ticket includes full entry to the farm, plus a host of seasonal activities around the beautifully decorated centre — from the 12 Days of Christmas Trail to a Plant Your Own Christmas Tree experience.
⭐🎟️ Find out more details to see Santa at The Rare Breeds Centre and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Christmas in Neverland, Margate
Margate Caves, Thanet
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Dates: 29th and 30th November, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 19th to 23rd December 2025
Times: 29th and 30th November: 10am to 2.30pm, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 19th to 23rd December: 10am-4.30pm
Price: Child – under 15 years: £15.95, Up to two adults per child: Free, Additional adult: £5. Booking fees apply.
Good To Know: Group sizes are limited to 6 people, including children.
Santa Visit Details
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and the Darling children on a magical journey to Neverland. Pick up your passport and follow the festive trail past the Lost Boys’ Hideout and Wendy’s House, brave Captain Hook and the Crocodile in Pirates’ Cove, marvel at the Mermaid Lagoon, meet Nana as she tidies the Nursery, and drop a magic coin into Peter Pan’s wishing well. When it’s your turn to meet Father Christmas, the Chief Elf will call your name. And the adventure doesn’t end there — there’s still plenty more to enjoy!
⭐🎟️ Find out more details to see Santa at Margate Caves and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Christmas Experience
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, Maidstone
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Dates: 29th November to 24th December 2025, 29th and 30th November, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 19th to 24th December 9.30am-5.30pm, except 24th December 9.30am-3pm
Price: Members/Non-Members – Child – 1 to 15 years: £16.96/£19.95/Child – under 1 year: £7.65/£9/Adult: £12.74/£14.95/Family – 2 adults + 2 children: £57.80/£68/ Carer for disabled child: Free, carer tickets do not need to be pre-booked
Good To Know: Some activities incur an additional fee
Grotto Visit Details
Pre-booking is essential for this magical journey that includes meeting Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto. Along the way, you can build your own Be My Bear teddy, enjoy an enchanting live show, and savour festive treats and drinks at The Snow Inn. Hop aboard The Jingle Express for a merry ride, get creative in Mrs Christmas’s Kitchen by decorating gingerbread, feed the friendly farmyard animals, and even make special reindeer food to ensure Father Christmas’s reindeer are well-fed for their present-giving adventures!
⭐🎟️ Find out more details for the magical festive experience and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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The Harbour Grotto
Folkestone Harbour
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Dates: 5th to 24th December 2025
Times: Friday to Sunday until 21st December, Friday and Saturday:10.30am-7pm, Sunday: 10.30am-6pm, 22nd to 24th December: 10.30am-6pm
Price: Child: £7, Parent/guardian: Free. Booking fees will apply
Good To Know: Can include up to 4 children with up to 4 parents or guardians.
Grotto Visit Details
Christmas events in Kent include a magical Grotto in Folkestone at The Customs House. Dating back to 1859, this historic building once formed part of a much larger gateway into Britain. Today, the Harbour Grotto gives a playful nod to the site’s maritime past, offering visitors a charming, sea-themed Christmas experience in a truly atmospheric setting.
But there’s one rule, says Folkestone Harbour: “Once you’ve experienced the surprise within, please keep it to yourself!”
⭐🎟️ Find out more details for The Harbour Grotto and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Christmas Grotto
The Reindeer Centre in Ashford
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Dates: 22nd November to 24th December 2025
Times: Monday to Friday : 10am to 3.30pm, Saturday and Sunday. 9am to 4pm. 24th December: 9am-2pm.
Price : Child 1 to 16 years: £25-£32/Child – under 12 months: Free – need to purchase a child ticket if want to receive a gift from Santa/Adult: £20-£28/Senior – 65 years +: £18-£24/Carer: £10 – not available 24th December.
Good to Know: Online bookings only
Grotto Visit Details
For a magical Christmas grotto experience in Ashford, The Reindeer Centre invites families to step into the festive spirit by meeting Father Christmas in his charming Christmas cabin. Wander through the enchanting 150-foot grotto, follow the glittering trail, and say hello to friendly farm animals from goats and donkeys to llamas and pigs. In the big barn, you’ll find the beautiful reindeer, ready to meet visitors, share a few fun facts, and even enjoy a snack from you. With exciting activities, a snowy play pit, and a fun-filled soft play area, it’s a festive adventure for all ages.
⭐🎟️ Find out more details for the Christmas Grotto at the centre and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Safari
Fenn Bell Conservation Project, Rochester
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Dates: 13th, 14th, 20th to 24th December 2025
Accessibility: SEN Day, 19th December
Times: 10am-5.20pm
Price: From £9
Grotto Visit Details
Ho Ho Ho – it’s time to hop on board the Santa Safair this Christmas. Another of the best Grottos includes this animal magical experience. Explore the zoo, then step into Father Christmas’s cosy grotto for a memorable meet-and-greet. At Rochester’s magical Santa’s Grotto, wander through a sparkling winter wonderland where you’ll meet the man himself, along with the animals who call the zoo home. It’s the perfect day out for animal lovers and Christmas fans alike!
⭐🎟️ Find out more details for Christmas at Bewl Water and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Christmas At Bewl Water
Tunbridge Wells
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Dates 15th November to 24th December 2025
Times: 9am-5.05pm, 24th December : 9am-2.05
Runtime: 3 hours +.
Price: Child – 1 to 13 years: £60/Child – under 1 year: £20/Child – under 1 year for an accompanying child who does not include a toy and personalised experience with Santa: Free/Adult – 14 years+: £20
Good To Know: For some activities, there are additional charges
Parking: Free
Grotto Visit Details
Enjoy an immersive and interactive festive experience at Christmas at Bewl Water, where over three hours of activities await. The event includes a visit to the grotto, a captivating Quest Chronicle, and entry to the elves’ workshop, Mrs Claus’s bakery, Prancer’s Pantry, and Dash’s Post Office. Families can also enjoy festive play areas, live performances, and the cosy delight of toasting marshmallows.
⭐🎟️ Find out more details for Christmas at Bewl Water and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Grotto At Westwood Cross
Shopping Centre, Broadstairs
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Dates: 28th November to 24th December 2025
Times: 29th to 15th December: Monday to Friday: 2pm to 5pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 10am to 4pm, 15th December to 24th December: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm, Sunday: 10am to 4pm.
Price: Child: £7.50 – including gift, Adults with accompanying fully paid child ticket: Free – no gift, Adult without child: £7.50 – including gift, Carer: Free. Booking fees apply.
Good to Know: Each time slot can accommodate up to 6 people. This includes 4 children and 2 free adults.
Grotto Visit Details
In Thanet, families can enjoy the magic of Santa’s Grotto at Westwood Cross shopping centre in Broadstairs, one of the top Christmas events for kids in Thanet 2025. From the moment they arrive, children are welcomed by cheerful workshop elves before entering the cosy, festive grotto. Little ones can meet Father Christmas in Broadstairs, share their Christmas wishes, and receive a special gift. The grotto is part of the Westwood Cross Christmas Market, making it a must-visit for family Christmas days out in Thanet and festive activities for children near Broadstairs. For full details, see our listing here.
⭐🎟️ Find out more details for Westwood Cross Santa Grotto and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Lodge
Designer Outlet Ashford
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Dates: 29th November to 24th December 2025
Times: Daily: 12pm to 5pm
Runtime: 30 minute sessions.
Price: Child: £5, adults do not need to book tickets: A maximum of 2 accompanying adults per paying child. Booking advised. Online booking fees will apply.
Good To Know: Adults do not need to book tickets: A Maximum of 2 accompanying adults per paying child. All proceeds to charity.
Grotto Visit Details
Families and little ones can enjoy a magical visit to Santa’s Lodge at Designer Outlet Ashford, one of the top Christmas events for kids in Ashford 2025. Step inside Father Christmas’s cosy lodge for festive fun, with four different themed activities each week. Children can take part in the Reindeer Academy, North Pole Postal, Make Me an Elf week, or become a Toymaker Elf, experiencing hands-on festive fun. Little visitors can also meet Father Christmas in Ashford, take photos with Santa and his cheerful elves, and enjoy one of the best family Christmas days out in Kent. For a memorable festive experience, this is the perfect choice for Christmas activities for children in Ashford and meet Santa experiences in Kent.
Adults do not need to book tickets: A Maximum of 2 accompanying adults per paying child. All proceeds to charity.
⭐🎟️ Find out more details for Santa’s Lodge and to book tickets – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Grotto
Canterbury Christmas Market
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Dates: Santa’s Grotto: 29th November to 24th December 2025, Breakfast with Santa: 19th to 23rd December 2026
Times: Grotto: Sessions: Earliest 9.30am and latest 6.10pm, Sunday: 10am-4.30pm. Breakfast: 9am-10.30am
Price: Santa’s Grotto: £12.50, * Breakfast with Santa: Child – £15 including breakfast, Accompanying adult**: £8.50 – hot drink and pastry, * Accompanying adults will also have to book breakfast. ** Maximum 2 adults per child. Booking fees will apply.
Santa Visit Details
Families and little ones looking for things to do for Christmas in Canterbury can enjoy a magical visit to Santa’s Grotto at the Canterbury Christmas Market, one of the top Christmas events for kids in Canterbury 2025.
Santa’s Grotto with Talking Letterbox
The festive adventure begins at the Elf Reception, where cheerful elves welcome families for their journey to the activity hut. Children can write letters to Santa with their Christmas wishes and post them into the magical talking letterbox, which sends them straight to the North Pole. From there, families can explore the beautifully decorated Enchanted Garden — a perfect backdrop for festive photos — before stepping inside to meet Father Christmas in Canterbury. Little visitors can tell Santa how good they’ve been all year, share their Christmas lists, and receive a special gift to take home.
Breakfast with Santa
For an extra special experience, children can also enjoy Breakfast with Santa in Canterbury, including a festive meal, fun Christmas-themed activities for kids, and the chance to meet Santa’s elves up close. T
🎟️⭐ Lots more festive activities at the Canterbury Christmas market, further details on our listing, including parking and ticket booking information, see our listing – link here 🎟️⭐
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Santa’s Grotto
The Alex, Faversham
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Dates:19th to 22nd December 2025
Times: 19th December: 3.45pm to 5.55pm, 20th and 21st December 9.30am-4.45pm, 22nd December: 9.30am-11.40am. Bookable session every 5 minutes.
Price: Child: £9, Booking fees apply.
Families can enjoy a magical festive experience at Santa’s Grotto at The Alex in Faversham, one of the best Christmas events for children in Faversham 2025. Little ones can meet Father Christmas in his cosy parlour, receive a special gift, and capture the moment with a photo opportunity with Santa in Faversham.
The event also features festive children’s crafts and a variety of gift stalls, making it a perfect choice for a family Christmas day out in Kent. This enchanting grotto visit ensures a memorable holiday experience for little believers and their families.
🎟️⭐ Lots more festive activities at the Alex, and ticket booking information, see our listing – link here 🎟️⭐
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Elf Express
Quex Adventure Farm Park, Birchington
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Dates: 6th to 24th December 2025
Times: 6th December: 10am-7pm, 11th December: 4pm-7pm 12th, 18th and 19th December: 4pm-7.30pm=, 13th, 20th to 23rd December : 10am-8pm, 17th December: 5pm to 7pm, 24th December: 9am-6pm
Prices: Child: £22.95-£30.95, Baby – under 1 year: £10, Adult: £12.95-£17.95, Carer: £11.65 to £14.65. BBQ and other attractions – fees may apply. Booking fees apply.
Accessibility: Relaxed sessions on 17th December: 5pm to 7pm.
Good To Know: Food & beverage options start to close from 7pm. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your booked departure time to check in.
Parking: Free.
Santa Visit Details
Families can experience festive fun at Quex Adventure Farm Park in Birchington, one of the top Christmas events for children in Birchington 2025. Hop on the Elf Express for a magical tractor ride through the park, complete with dancing elves and sparkling Christmas lights. Step into the Magic of the Elf Kingdom and wander through the Magical Elf Woods, meeting festive characters along the way before venturing down Candy Cane Lane and Santa’s Farm. Little ones can also meet real-life reindeer and enjoy a personal visit with Father Christmas in Birchington, making it a truly memorable holiday experience.
The festive fun doesn’t stop there; families can enjoy a German BBQ and other seasonal attractions, perfect for a full day of family Christmas activities in Kent.
🎟️⭐ Lots more activities at the Quex Park for the festive season, further details on our listing, with ticket booking information – link here 🎟️⭐
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Father Christmas
Hever Castle, Edenbridge
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Dates: 21st November 2025 to 24th December 2025 for Father Christmas, their festive event runs till 2nd January 2026
Times: 21st to 23rd, 28th to 30th November, 3rd to 23rd December 2025: 11.30am-8.30pm, 24th and 31st December: 10.30am-4.30pm, 27th to 20th December: 11.30am-8.30pm, 1st and 2nd January: 10.30am-6.30pm.
Price: Adult tickets must be purchased to the Christmas In The Land Of Oz event for entry to Santa’s Grotto which requires its own ticket for admission. Daytime Ticket: Member: Child – 5 to 17 years: £16, Child – under 5 years: £16, Non Member: Child – 5 to 17 years: £32, Child – under 5 years: £16. Twilight Ticket: Member: Child – 5 to 17 years: £23.75-£25.25, Child – under 5 years: £16. Non Member: Child – 5 to 17 years: /£32-£33.50, Child – under 5 years: £16. Booking fees will apply.
Good To Know: Tickets for Father Christmas must be pre-booked.
Santa’s Grotto Details
For a truly magical experience, Christmas simply isn’t complete without a visit to see Father Christmas in his grotto, as part of their Christmas In The Land Of Oz experience. At Hever, children are welcomed by Mother Christmas, who sends them along a twinkling, tree-lined path towards the post office and Father Christmas’s bustling workshop. After meeting the cheerful elves, little ones can step inside Father Christmas’s cosy log cabin for a personal visit and to receive a special festive gift.
🎟️⭐ For tickets for Santa and full details for their Christmas In The Land Of Oz event – link here 🎟️⭐
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Father Christmas
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
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Dates: 22nd November to 24th December 2025
Times: Santa Grotto: 10am-3pm.
Price: Father Christmas – with admission, you must have an admission ticket; both must be purchased in advance. Father Christmas: Child: £22, Adult: £5 – maximum of 2. Admission: Adult: £33-Adult: £33, Child – 3 to 15 years: £23.50-£31.50, Family: £83-£109, Child – Under 3 years: Free, Visitor with Disability – Adult + Carer (Free): £28.50-£39, Visitor with Disability – Child + Carer (Free): £21- £29.
Good To Know: Admission tickets are valid for one year from the date of issue
Santa’s Grotto Details
Families can enjoy a magical festive adventure at Father Christmas at Leeds Castle, one of the top Christmas events for children in Kent 2025. Step inside the bustling North Pole Toy Workshop, where most of the elves have mysteriously taken the day off! Young visitors become elf recruits, teaming up with trusty helpers like Perky Treacle Pot, Figgy Jingle Berry, and Elvis Pickle Pants to solve the mystery, craft magical baubles to repair the sleigh, and save Christmas before it’s too late.
New for 2025, children can meet Father Christmas at Leeds Castle, decorate a Christmas bauble with the elves, enjoy festive storytelling, receive gifts, and capture the magic with photo opportunities with Santa in Kent. This enchanting experience makes it one of the best family Christmas days out in Kent for little ones.
Lots more activities at Leeds Castle for the festive season, further details on our listing, with ticket booking information – link here
See More Santa’s Grottos
For more Father Christmas visits, see further links to the best Santa’s Grottos in Kent:
We’ve listed more under our Seasonal section, filter for Santa’s Grotto – check out our listings for Kenward Place’s Meet Santa event, you can visit Santa Claus at Fort Amherst in Chatham, and meet Santa at the Christmas event at Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway 2025 in Sittingbourne. Plus, there’s Port Lympne’s Santa’s Grotto, and Santa at the Tonbridge Christmas Fest. Little ones can also meet Santa at the Christmas Fayre at The Friars. Community events include a free Santa Grotto at Christmas in Margate, plus Santa Grottos at Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch-On and light switch-ons at Westgate-on-Sea and Ramsgate (free Grotto) have Father Christmas visiting. There’s also the Santa’s Grotto at Betteshanger annual adventure, and on the Isle of Sheppey, there’s a chance to meet Santa and his reindeer at the Queenborough Christmas Parade.
Check listings for dates and further details.
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