Meet Father Christmas in the Grotto at Betteshanger Country Park in Deal for magical memories.  As the park transforms into a Winter wonderland this December, enter the Grotto where children can share their holiday wishes and receive a special gift from Santa.
There is also a Christmas Trail for more festive adventures; a separate ticket is required; see our main listing for details.

Price
Child under 16 years - including entry for 2 accompanying adults: £10.50
Booking fees included
Parking charges will apply.

Dates & Times
5th to 24th December 2026
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th and 18th to 23rd December 2026: 11am-6pm
24th December: 11am-3pm
Timed slots every 30 minutes.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: 30+ minutes.
Schedule Note: Entry is by timed slot, so please arrive in good time. Our calendar displays the first and last slot times for each day.

Refunds
No refunds for bookings, but they may offer an alternative date (subject to availability) if made within 48 hours of the booking or endeavour to fill the booking. If Betteshanger Park is unable to fill the booking, no refund will be provided.

📍 Betteshanger Country Park Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Betteshanger Country Park in Deal for more visitor info, including accessibility and parking. For more adventures at Betteshanger Country Park, click the Events button under the listing's main image.

⭐ Ready to book Betteshanger Country Park's Christmas at Betteshanger? 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 guides to Christmas in Kent,  or our Seasonal category.

Picture Credit: © Betteshanger Country Park.

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