If you have little ones caught up in the magic of the festive season, you’re probably wondering where they can meet the main man in the run up to December 25.
We’ve compiled a list of 21 places you might want to check out – see the pages below.
Please make sure to check booking arrangements directly with the venue.

9. Dobbies Preston
Dobbies have a Grotto running on dates from November 28 for £12.99 per child. There will be interactive elements as Elves lead you through a forest before a meeting with Santa himself. There's even a special Santa Paws session for dogs running from December 5 to 24. £9.99 per dog Photo: Google

10. Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s
Christmas at the farm includes an Elf workshop, Mrs Christmas’ kitchen, a singing reindeer, Santa’s grotto and make a bear experiences. £29.95 for children aged 1-12, £12.79 for under 1s, and £15.79 for over 13s and adults. Photo: NW

11. Brockholes Nature Reserve
Discover the enchantment of Father Christmas in a truly unique setting! Located in our one-of-a-kind floating Visitor Village, nestled within a beautiful nature reserve, Santa’s grotto is a magical space adorned with Christmas trees and stunning decorations. Each little one will have five whole minutes to chat with Santa himself and pick out a special gift or toy straight from his enchanting workshop. This year there's an added an extra - unleash your creativity at our cookie decorating station. It’s a deliciously fun way to keep the holiday spirit going! £13.95 per child. Book on the Brockholes website. Photo: n/a

12. Heskin Hall, Chorley
Santa is returning for his breakfast on November 20, December 21 and 22. There will be a selection of cereal or pancakes with syrup and fruit for the children or a cooked english brekfast for adults. A chat and fun activities with Santas Elves, a meeting with Santa and a selection box for each child Child £9.50 Adult £8.50 Adult & child £15 Family Ticket ( 2 adults 3 children) £34 | visit Lancashire Photo: visit Lancashire

