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Santa's Grotto at Stockeld Park

Visit Father Christmas in his cosy Grotto this winter!

From the 22nd of November until the 24th of December, Father Christmas will return to his magical Grotto at Stockeld Park! Make your way through our Grotto experience before meeting the man himself, snapping a photo and collecting your special gift.

 

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Yorkshire's best Santa Experience

Start your festive journey in our Grotto dome, where you'll find yourself transported to the magical North Pole village. While you wait to meet Santa, there's plenty of interactive play and whimsical games to explore. You'll also encounter some of Santa's live-action helpers here, the elves!

Then, step into our enchanted elevator where you'll travel (via magic!) to Santa's cosy log cabin. You'll be welcomed by Mrs Claus before heading in to meet Father Christmas himself! 

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Create special family memories

Witness your little one's amazement as they journey through the North Pole village to meet the man in charge of Christmas!

Your little ones will light up as they talk to Santa about what they want for Christmas. Don't forget to snap a photo and take your special gift as you leave. 

Treasured memories await! It's time to take a visit to Stockeld's Santa's Grotto this Christmas. 

Experience the magic

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Important Information

Entry to Santa's Grotto is included in both gold and silver tickets, along with loads of other festive activities. Scroll down to our FAQs to find out what else your ticket includes. 

Our grotto opens on the 22nd of November and closes on the 24th of December as Santa heads off to fulfil his Christmas duties. Scroll down to our FAQs for detailed opening times.

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What else is on this Christmas?

Your Christmas adventure doesn't stop there!

Make the most of your festive day out by marvelling at our beautiful Winter Illuminations, stopping by the Stockeld Theatre for a fun-fuelled Christmas show, and taking a spin on our covered ice rink. 

Continue the fun by discovering hidden objects in the Snowflake Maze and exploring five amazing outdoor playgrounds! 

 

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, adults need a ticket to enter. We require at least one adult per group.

Gold: (available each weekend and daily from 18th - 24th December)

  • Santa's Grotto
  • Christmas Theatre Show
  • Winter Illuminations
  • Five Outdoor Playgrounds
  • The Snowflake Maze

Silver: 

Our Santa's Grotto opens on the 22nd of November and closes on the 24th of December 2025. 

  • Weekends and 22nd - 24th December: 9:50am - 8pm
  • November Weekdays: 3:50pm - 8pm
  • December Weekdays: 11:50am - 8pm

Last entry to the Grotto is at 6:40pm (5:40pm on 24th December)

Yes, guests can take their own photos. They'll also be offered one by Santa which is available to purchase afterwards.

No - the time slot you book for the Grotto is the time when you'll enter the dome. You'll meet Santa anywhere from 15 minutes up to an hour after entering the dome, depending on if you visit on a busier or quieter day.

Busy days are generally weekends and the week leading up to Christmas day. If you'd prefer to visit on a quieter day, the best time to come is generally earlier in the season, on a weekday.

While visiting Stockeld Park Santa stays in his Grotto, which is a cosy log cabin near the Enchanted Forest. Attached to his cabin is the Grotto dome, which houses the North Pole village.

At Stockeld, we don't do group visits to Santa unless specifically requested. All bookings are based on one family meeting Santa at a time. 

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