Where to visit Santa in London 2011

Father Christmas has set up his grotto in some wonderful places throughout London with a couple of special places just outside!

Whether you are looking to visit for santa while shopping,or a special festive experience, London has it covered. Here is a list of some of our favourite santa grottos in London this year  - with a few added extras...

Kew Gardens

Father Christmas will be in his twinkling woodland grotto in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Once in the gardens a visit to Santa is free.

10^th – 23^rd December

http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/christmas/christmas-activities/index.htm

WWT London Wetland Centre

Winter Wonderland Weekend takes place 3^rd – 4^th December. Not only is Father Christmas ready to meet and greet in his grotto you can see some gorgeuous working husky dogs and children 8 years and under can experience a real sleigh ride!

Christmas wouldn't be the same without a visit to meet Father Christmas. Visit him in his twinkling woodland grotto in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/arundel/things-to-see-and-do/events-calendar/2011/12/03/winter-wonderland-weekend/

Winter Wonderland Hyde Park

In it’s 5^th year the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park offers fun for all ages with rides and activities for all the family. Entry to the park is free as well as a visit to Santa in his grotto. Take a little money for rides and shopping!

From 18^th November

http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/

Santa’s Secret Village

Tucked away amongst the shops and cafe’s of Gabriel’s Wharf next to the river on the South Bank in London you will find Santa’s Secret Village. Shows last 30 minutes and start on December 10^th through to December 23^rd.

http://www.santas-secret-village.co.uk/

Westfield London and Westfield Stratford

This Christmas is truly going to be special at Westfield London. Westfield's free Grotto is the UK's first to have a 5D film and each child's name and picture will feature in the film, as Elbow the Elf saves Christmas.

From 19^th November – 24^th December

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Westfield-London-Santas-Grotto-tickets/artist/1653264

Museum of London and Museum of London Docklands

Traditional Victorian Christmas Grotto in Sailortown.

From 10^th December to 23^rd December

http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Events/eventDetails.htm?eventID=3225

ZSL London Zoo

Santa  will be in his Reindeer lodge complete with magical grotto with elves on hand to take pictures and capture the moment.

26^th – 27^th November

3^rd – 4^th December

10^th – 11^th December

17^th – 24^th December

http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/

Canary Wharf

Santa’s Grotto – a spectacular sleigh pulled by two giant reindeer and filled with glittering presents arrives on Saturday 3^rd December with Santa in residence every weekend and the final week before Christmas

£1 donation in aid of Richard House Children’s Hospice

http://www.canarywharf.com/visitus/Arts--Events1/Events/Santas-Grotto/

Greenwich Christmas Market Grotto

Father Christmas can be found at the Greenwhich Christmas Market from 30^th November

http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/

The Enchanted Christmas House

The enchanted Christmas House in Islington offers a magical experience with lots of festive activities and a meeting with the elves as well as Santa himself. 

http://www.christmas.enchantedhouse.net/images/stories/dec11.jpg

Lapland UK

Not just a meeting with Father Christmas but a whole Christmas experience in this award winning Christmas family. 

http://www.laplanduk.co.uk

Selfridges

Embark on a snowy journey to see Santa, along the way you will be able to interact with the 3D wish fairy, play with snow balls, discover hidden items within the walls and play with the interactive floor. 

19^th November until Christmas Eve

http://style.selfridges.com/whats-on/santa%E2%80%99s-winter-wonderland-selfridges-london

Hamleys

Join Santa and his elves for a yummy meal, heaps of fun and if you’ve been good all year a small gift to take home

Throughout December

http://www.hamleys.com/HAMLEYS_BREAKFAST_WITH_SANTA_%7C_Hamleys_Toys/HAMLEYS_BREAKFAST_WITH_SANTA,default,pg.html