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.

13. Coral Island, Blackpool
Travel through Santa's wonderland until you arrive at Santa's Grotto. Your ticket includes a meeting with Santa, a goody bag of Coral Island small gifts and sweets, prize tickets and £5 play card credit. You will also get to choose a special gift from Santa's Workshop. The Grotto will be open from 24 November to 24 December 2023 every Friday 3pm - 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm. Tickets are £9.99 per child and £6.99 for little ones six and under. | google Photo: google

14. Santa Special Cruise - Barton Grange Marina
Hop on board either a Santa Cruise from the marina next to Barton Grange on weekends in December. All children will meet with Santa and receive a Christmas present. The boat will be decorated for Christmas plus seasonal music. Refreshments are not included but hot, cold, soft, and alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the licensed bar on board Price: £20 per person Photo: Google

15. Birkacre Garden Centre, Chorley
Visit Santa at Birkacre for an experience you will never forget. Enter through the gates, and at the elves workshop you will see Christmas magic in action. Here, you will help the elves to make a very special keepsake to take away with you. A visit to Santa's Grotto including present for each child. Santa arrives on November 9. Call to book. Photo: Google

16. Judges Lodgings Museum, Lancaster
Step into Christmas with live music, craft and Santa at Lancaster's oldest town house, the Judges Lodgings Museum in Lancaster, This event brings you the magic of Christmas with traditional music, beautiful decorations, kids cornucopia craft and a visit to Santa. Open from December 7 to 8 between 11am and 4pm. General admission fees apply (£5.00 adults and under 18 years free). | Visit Lancashire

