Where Is the Best Place to See Santa in Yorkshire?

Explore the Most Immersive Santa Experience at Stockeld Park! 

Santa’s Grottos are always the highlight of the festive season for our kids. Every year, hundreds of Santa experiences pop up around the UK, making it hard to decide which is the best to visit. 

These days, you have to do your research. Otherwise, you may end up at a grotto just as disastrous as the infamous Willy Wonka experience from last year! 

If you were to ask a fellow Yorkshire person where to go, we’d guarantee they’d say our adventure park. The Likes of Leeds Live and Yorkshire Evening Post celebrate us as the number one Christmas attraction for families! 

Where Can You Meet Santa? 

You can meet Father Christmas at our magical grotto between November 22nd and December 24th, 2025. 

Santa’s Grotto is set against a breathtaking backdrop of Winter Illuminations, open to families throughout the festive season. With a Gold or Silver Christmas Ticket, you can greet Mr and Mrs Claus and their merry elves in our Grotto Dome, which is the largest in the North of England. 

Our team have been hard at work planning a Santa experience you won’t find anywhere else!

What’s Included in Stockeld’s Santa Experience?

The most magical part of meeting Santa is the excitement that builds with every step you take towards him. We don't want to spoil too much of the fun, but here's a peek at who and what you’ll see on way to Santa: 

1. Santa’s Sorting Office

2. The North Pole Village

3. Enchanted Elevator

4. Mrs Claus & The Elves

Visit Santa’s Sorting Office 

Your first stop is at the busy sorting office, where wishlists arrive from all over the world! You’ll get to meet one of Santa’s Elves who’ll guide you on where to go next.

Explore the North Pole Village 

Along the route to Santa, you’ll wander through an interactive street that looks straight out of a storybook. There are plenty of games to play as you wait, and you’ll even meet the red-nosed reindeer, Rudolph!

Ride the Enchanted Elevator 

To get to Santa’s cosy log cabin, you’ll travel through our magical Enchanted Elevator, which comes alive with sparkling lights and festive cheer. 

Meet Mr & Mrs Claus 

Mrs Claus will welcome you before you take your final steps towards meeting Santa. Make sure your little ones know what they want for Christmas so Santa can grant their wishes!

For more information on opening times, head to our Santa’s Grotto activity page. 

Enjoy a Fun Day Out at Stockeld Park! 

When you visit Stockeld Park, you’re in for a day of festivities! Along with meeting Santa Claus, you can also explore all our other Christmas activities:

• Winter Illuminations

• Covered ice skating

• Family-friendly Christmas Show, produced by Talegate Theatre

• The Snowflake Maze 

Our year-round activities will also be available, including access to five outdoor playgrounds, the Flying Stocksman and our huge indoor play area.

Book Your Gold Christmas Tickets Now! 

If you’re looking for the best Santa experience in Yorkshire, now is the time to book before our Gold Tickets sell out! Start planning now - book your tickets today.

(Missed out on the gold? You’ll always have silver! Our Silver Tickets will be available from July 26th, 2025).