Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones.    Prices and activities vary greatly so we’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Hertfordshire in 2025.  For more great ideas, check out our guide for Buckinghamshire Santa Grotto.

Christmas at The Farm – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

Father Christmas returns to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park.  Take a wander through the Alpine Village, to find Father Christmas in the big red tractor.  Get up close with real reindeer, enjoy festive crafts too.  A magical Christmas experience for the whole family, with full farm entry included!

Santa will once again be making a special stop at Whipsnade Zoo this year. You can look forward to a magical experience as little ones meet Santa in his new enchanting grotto and receive a special early Christmas gift. More details will be revealed soon!

Santa’s Grotto at Shepreth Wildlife Park returns for 2025 will all proceeds support SWCC Hedgehog Hospital (Shepreth, near Royston)

Breakfast & Tea with Santa at Bury Lane tickets on sale from Monday 29th September 2025. (Melbourn, near Royston)

The Santa Spectacular at Willows Activity Farm is a minimum 4 hour experience to meet Santa in his grotto and enjoy a fabulous festive family day out.

Santa Special’s on Leighton Buzzard Railway will take place Sunday 30th Nov and various dates through December

Santa’s Grotto at Garden House Hospice Care Festive Family Day (Letchworth)

With an elf trail, Santa’s grotto, children’s activities, craft stalls and a raffle, there’s plenty going on to get everyone in the Christmas spirit early at Garden House Hospice Festive Family Day on Sunday 16th Nov. Festive refreshments, including mince pies and mulled wine, will also be on sale.

Dine with Santa at Knebworth Barns 14th + 21st Dec

Santa storytime at John Lewis (Welwyn)

Visit Santa in his magical Christmas grotto at Burston Garden Centre.  (St Albans)

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto for a group story  at Mead Open Farm and lots more festive activities.

The Santa Claus Experience at Lee Valley Adventure Farm has cheeky elves who can not wait to welcome you on a magical group experience of festive fun. Your tour will typically take 90 minutes (Waltham Abbey)

Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience. (Luton)

Follow the magical trail to Santa’s grotto for a personal visit shared by only your family at  The Old Rectory Farm (Walkern) not yet announced

Hatfield House – not yet announced

Hertfordshire Zoo – not yet announced

Ashridge House – not yet announced

Foxholes Farm (Hertford) not yet announced

South Maltings (Ware) no announced

Aldenham Country Park no yet announced