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Where to Visit Santa in Surrey 2024
16 November - 24 December
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 and Sussex Santa grottos too. Check out the what’s on guide for Christmas events in Surrey
SPOTLIGHT FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE – FABULOUSLY FESTIVE
Join us from 16th November 2024 to 5th January 2025 at Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club, Horsham Lane, Ewhurst Green, Surrey, GU6 7SW.
The highlight of the event is a magical visit to Father Christmas. Follow the snowy, twinkling path and be transported to Lapland. Embark on a family adventure where you’ll meet some of Father Christmas’s principal elves, who need your help with a tricky elf dilemma. Your children will be engaged and delighted as they become part of the elves’ story—a narrative that extends beyond the grotto into the Christmas Village at Lapland HQ.
Where to Visit Santa in Surrey 2024
Farnborough Frost Fair – (Farnborough) FREE 23rd Nov
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.
Aldershot Christmas Cracker – (Aldershot) FREE 16th November 12.00-5.30pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santa’s Gingerbread Grotto at Ashtead Garden Centre – Ashtead 30th Nov, 1st + 7th Dec
Come for a cosy chat, photo and of course an early Christmas gift at one of the Festive Family Fun Days
Birdworld – Farnham details to be announced
Polesden Lacey – (Great Bookham, Dorking) 23rd November – 5th January
Follow the immersive Christmas displays through the house on your way to find Father Christmas.
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 –
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!
Squires Garden Centres – Badshot Lea, Shepperton, West Horsley, Milford –
Hobbledown (Epsom) 23rd November and selected dates in December
Step into Santa’s magical grotto – he’s heard so much about you, and has been waiting all year to meet you.
Farnham Christmas Lights Switch On
There will be a Santa’s grotto at the Farnham Christmas lights switch on event on 16th November
Watts Gallery (Guildford) 14th December – 22nd December
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
