Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones.  There are lots of Christmas experiences, Santa Grottos and special events on all around Surrey.  Prices and activities vary greatly so I’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Surrey 2024.  For more great ideas, check out our guides for Berkshire too. Check out the what’s on guide for Christmas events in Surrey

SPOTLIGHT FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

Where to Visit Santa in Surrey 2024

Aldershot Christmas Cracker – Adlershot FREE

Packed with entertaiment and the Christmas lights switch on, children can also meet Father Christmas in his grotto and bounce around in the giant snow globe for free. Date in November to be announced

Chessington Garden Centre – Chessington

Take a magical walk through Chessington Garden Centre’s Christmas Wonderland.  This is one of the big meet Father Christmas experiences.  Tickets are on sale now for dates 16th November till 24th December.

Farnborough Frost Fair – Farnborough FREE

Farnborough Frost Fair is the biggest free family Christmas event in the borough. Come along and soak up the seasonal atmosphere and meet Father Christmas in his grotto. Date in November to be announced 

Chobham Adventure Farm animal barn will be magically transformed into The Reindeer Lodge, where all of Santa’s real reindeer will be staying while they get ready for the big day!

Mizens Railway – Woking

Santa specials will be running on three Sundays in December on 1st, 8th and 15th December 2024. Pre-booking is essential.

Godstone Farm

A  magical visit to Father Christmas   ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a live theatrical experience by the Unusual Theatre! Selected dates from 23rd November until 24th December.

Rural Life Living Museum – Tilford, Farnham

This festive season, the museum will be hosting something on various Dates to be announced in  December. Santa will be meeting and greeting his visitors as they depart the train and make their way to his magical North Pole base to say hello.

Birdworld – Farnham details to be announced

Polesden Lacey – Great Bookham, Dorking

Follow the immersive Christmas displays through the house on your way to find Father Christmas. Dates to be announced 

Bockett’s Farm – Fetcham, Leatherhead 21st Nov – 24th Dec

Enjoy a magical and festive family day out at Bocketts Farm including a visit to meet Father Christmas in his traditional workshop. Tickets will be released mid September. With the event running 21st November until 24th December.

Fishers Farm Park – Wisborough Green, West Sussex – tickets not yet released

Father Christmas, will be making a grand appearance in his spectacular Christmas grotto to entertain the whole family, from the littlest, to the biggest of kids! Dates to be announced

Squires Garden Centres – Badshot Lea, Shepperton, West Horsley, Milford – Dates to be announced

Hobbledown – Step into Santa’s magical grotto – he’s heard so much about you, and has been waiting all year to meet you. Full details and dates to be announced

Farnham Christmas Lights Switch On

There will be a Santa’s grotto at the Farnham Christmas lights switch on event on 16th November

Warlingham Christmas Lights Switch On – Dates to be announced 

Watts Gallery (Guildford) Dates to be announced

Enjoy a magical festive family day full of creative drop-in workshops and storytelling sessions at Watts Gallery with the option to add on a visit to meet Father Christmas

Claremont – Full details and dates to be announced