Our guide to all the places your children can see Santa this year...

We will continue to add to this page as more details of where Santa will be appearing become available.  We do our best to ensure all these details are correct but from time to time things do change so please do check the websites and book where necessary to avoid disappointment.

Last updated 14th November 2017

Harpenden Round Table Santa Float
Keep an eye (or an ear) out for this charity float and its special passenger passing through the streets of Harpenden in the lead up to Christmas between 7pm and 8.45pm on the dates listed. Please note this is a provisional guide to the route on each night. 

Santa cannot guarantee to visit all streets in each area and sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances, such as the numebr of volunteers to assist Santa, alterations to the route, cancellations and routes swaps are necessary...

Friday 1st December: Top end of Tuffnells Way, Vale Close, Farm Close and the Kinsbourne Green end of town
Monday 4th December: Ox Lane, Sauncey Avenue, Manland Avenue
Tuesday 5th December: Poets Area around Tennyson Rd, Wordsworth Road and Hillside Road
Wednesday 6th December: Cross Farm area (Southdown)
Thursday 7th December: Batford
Friday 8th December: Dalkeith Road, Crabtree (Batford end), Grancy Avenue, Grasmere Avenue, Lyndhurst Drive, Marquis Lane, Station Road
Monday 11th December: East Common
Tuesday 12th December: Roundwood Park, Medlows, Falconers Field, Park Hill, Park Mount, Park Rise
Wednesday 13th December: Southdown leading up to Wheathampstead Road
Thursday 14th December: Wood End area including Ridgewood and Ashley Gardens
Friday 15th December: Westfield Road area
Monday 18th December: Topstreet Way, Fairmead Avenue, Highfield Avenue, Barnfield Road, Meadow Walk, Piggottshill, Churchfield
Tuesday 19th December: Aldwickbury estate including Chesterton Avenue
Wednesday 20th December: The Avenues
Thursday 21st December: West Common
Friday 22nd December: Townsend Lane, Claygate Avenue, Barns Dene, Broadfields, Moreton End Lane, Douglas Road
Saturday 23rd December (Time TBC): Cowper Road, Overstone Road, Milton Road, Crabtree Lane near Gilpin Green
Sunday 24th December (Time TBC): Breadcroft ane, Stewart Road, Bowers Way, Cross Way, Waveney Road, Elliswick Road, Browning Road.

Santa will also be outside Sainsburys 10am-2pm on Sunday 17th December.

Harpenden Rotary Club Santa Float
The Rotary Club of Harpenden Village organise a charity Santa Float around Wheathampstead, Blackmore End and Kimpton. This year look out for him visiting the following areas in the early evenings:
Bury Green and Wick Avenue on Monday 4 December
Butterfield Road on Thursday 7 December
Necton Road on Friday 8 December
Conquerors Hill on Monday 11 December
Lower Luton Road on Tuesday 12 December
Blackmore End on Thursday 14 December
Kimpton on Friday 15 December

Harpenden Christmas Carnival
Sunday 26th November 2017
Santa's Grotto will be located in Thompson's close.
More details

Southdown Christmas Street Party & Lights Up
Friday 1st December 2017, from 5.30pm
Santa will be there in his grotto.
More details

Christmas Wonderland at Batford Springs
Sunday 10th December 2017
From 1pm
This is a new, bigger event replacing the traditional Batfod Lights-on.  Santa will be there along with lots of festive stalls and entertainment and the Mayor will switch on the lights.
More details

Wheathampstead Christmas Lights-up
Thursday 30th November 2017
From 5.45 - 8pm
Santa will be there!
More details

Redbourn Christmas Market
Sunday 3rd November 2017
11 - 1.30pm and 2 - 4.30pm
Santa will be in his magical grotto on the High Street.
More details

St Albans Christmas Market
From 26th November 2017, Tues-Fri 1pm - 6pm Sat & Sun 10am-6pm
From 19th December 2017, open daily 10am - 6pm
Santa will be in his magical grotto and each child will receive an age-appropraite gift. £5 per ticket and photos can be purchased from £4.  Cash only.  No self-photography allowed in the grotto.
More details

Notcutts Garden Centre, St Albans
From 19th November 2017
Booking required.  Visit Santas grotto.  Also tea or breakfast with Santa available.
More details

Carpenters Nursery, St Albans
Saturdays and Sundays 2nd - 17th December, plus 19th - 22nd December 2017
Santa will be reading stories with groups of children and handing out gifts.  Booking required.
More details

Santa in Love, Sandpit Theatre
Sunday 2nd December 2017
Santa will be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them a present, so don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the smiles!
More details

Willows Farm Santa Spectacular
22nd November - 24th December 2017
There is so much to do at Santa Spectacular with a full day out of indoor and outdoor fun including meeting Santa and receiving a golden key to his Toy Shop, attending Elf Academy, saying hello to Santa’s reindeer and so much more.
More details

Abbey Line Santa Express
9th December 2017
Running from St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction this special train will have Santa and his elves on board, face painting, balloon modelling and refreshments.  Join at any station on the line. Register in advance to receive a goodie bag.
More details

Santa's Grotto at Stockwood Discovery Centre
9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd December 2017
Visit Santa in his magical Christmas Grotto among the collection of festive Christmas carriages!
More details

The Mall, Luton
25th November - 24th December 2017
Visit Father Christmas in the magical Pixie Hollow in Central Square, the place where fairies meet after dark. Queue on the day or book in advance.
More details

The Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead
Every weekend 26th November - 24th December 2017
Visit Santa this Christmas in his unique Waste-Not Workshop, where everything is made from re used or recycled materials! Make your very own recycled decorations with our elves before getting the seal of approval from the big man himself.
More details

 

Vanstone Park Garden Centre, Codicote
Every weekend 2nd - 17th December, plus 20th - 24th December 2017
Take a trip on the Santa Express into the woodland and visit Santa in his grotto.  No need to book.
More details 

Meet Santa at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 16th - 24th December 2017
Book a timed slot to visit Santa in his grotto (general zoo entry still required).
This Christmas Santa and his elves will be setting up shop at Whipsnade, transforming the Zoo into a Christmassy village festooned in giant candy canes and pine trees. Kids can take part in fun, festive arts and crafts with Mrs Claus and, of course, meet Santa himself.
VIP breakfast with Santa experience also available on 16th, 17th, 21st - 24th December
More details

Wrest Park, Luton
25th & 26th November, 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th and 23rd December 2017
10.30am - 3pm
An audience with Father Christmas. Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of Christmas past amidst the yuletide decorations. Lucky visitors will even get a festive treat from the man himself!
More Details

Hatfield House Christmas Frost Fair
16th-19th November 2017
Father Christmas will be visiting the fair, where you can also buy a range of Christmas gifts.
More details

Mill Green Museum - Victorian Christmas Fair
Sunday 276th November 2017
12-5pm
Santa will be in his grotto with his trusty elf.
More details

Santa Claus and the Christmas Adventure - Watford Colloseum
1st - 24th December 2017
A festive show.  Songs, stories, a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
More details

intu: Watford
24th November - 24th December 2017
Follow the magical reindeer trail, write a letter to Santa, test whether you've been naughty or nice and then meet the man himself.
More details

Aldenham Country Park
9th, 10th, 16th -18th, 20th - 24th December 2017, times vary
After meeting the Big Man himself, head into the Elves Toy Shop and choose any present you would like from an array of games and toys!
More details

Knebworth House Christmas Fair
11 - 13th November 2017
Father Christmas will be in his grotto at this event. Child entry price includes a visit to Santa and a present.
More details

Knebworth House Sunday Lunch with Santa
3rd, 10th 17th December 2017
12 - 3.30pm
2-course festive lunch with a gift for children from Santa.  Must be booked in advance.
More details

Breakfast with Santa at Rye-assic Adventure Park
16th - 24th December 2017, 8.30am - 12pm
Santa Claus will be meeting young visitors, posing for photos with them and presenting them with an early Christmas present. There will be a breakfast buffet on offer for the children, and traditional mince pies for Mums or Dads. Includes play in the adventure park.  Booking required.
More details

Leighton Buzzard Railway - Santa Special
Wednesdays and weekends 2nd- 20th December, plus 21st - 24th December 2017
Ride on a narrow gauge steam train and meet Santa.  Booked required
More details

Mead Open Farm Christmas Kingdom, Leighton Buzzard
1st -24th December 2017
Using your Magical Boarding Pass, you’ll watch the enchanting festive 3D film, walk through the Elves’ Christmas Village, meet REAL Reindeer and even make some magical reindeer food to take home. Plus, attend Elf Academy and learn to be a Christmas Elf! Plus, meet Santa in his Grotto and choose a toy from his magical Toy Shop!.
More details 

The Magical Santa Christmas Show, Hertford Theatre
16th & 17th December
Combined with spectacular magical tricks and sing-a-long Christmas songs for all the family, this show is a great Christmas treat for young children. After the performance, children will get the chance to meet Santa and receive a Christmas gift.
More details

The Olde Watermill Christmas Grotto, Barton-Le-Clay, Beds
Open every Saturday & Sunday from 18th November 2017 and every Friday, Saturday, Sunday in December until 17th December 2017, then daily 18th- 24th December 2017.
Start by taking part in some Christmas activities with the elves before having a little singalong with Rudolph. After that it is story time with Santa and Mrs Santa where every child will receive an early gift! Booking required.
More details

Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands
5th November - 24th December 2017
Enter Santa's magic wonderland, sing with his bashful elves, then make some reindeer food ready to sprinkle on Christmas Eve.  The adventure continues into Santa's living room where you will listen to an enchanted story read by Santa himself. 
More details

Enchanted Forest Grotto, Forest of Marston Vale
18th NOvember - 24th December 2017
With a snowman as your guide, go on a magical adventure to find Santa Claus in the Enchanted Forest.
More details

The Centre:MK – Santa’s Grotto
10th November - 24th December 2017 (except 13th - 17th Nov)
Join Santa and his trusty elves for a new Grotto experience this year, where children can meet Norbert, the baby reindeer puppet in an interactive experience and make reindeer food before meeting the big man himself.
More Details

Buckinghamshire Railway - Festive Day out with Thomas
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th December 2017
Santa's steam train will be pullled by Thomas the Tank engine.  A ride on a steam train and you will be joined on board by Santa
More details

Buckinghamshire Railway - Santa' Specials
20th, 22nd & 23rd December 2017
A ride on a steam train and you will be joined on board by Santa. One of Santa's pixie helpers will pull your gifts from the huge toy sack and the magic begins!
More details

Chiltern Open Air Musuem - Victorian Christmas
2nd & 3rd December 2017
Enjoy a traditional christmas and meet Santa (additional charge)
More details

Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne
Every weekend from 18th November then daily 16th - 24th December 2017
11.30am -12.30pm  and 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Santa will open our Christmas Craft Fayre at 11am before taking pride of place in his magical grotto. Be greeted by Reindeer and then step inside Santa's grotto, meet the man himself and take home a special gift.
More details

Crews Hill Christmas Wonderland, Enfield
From 10th November 2017
Climb aboard the Santa Express for a train ride to Christmas Wonderland. Largest grotto in London. No booking required.
More details

Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
26th November – 24th December 2017
Entering a cosy Grotto via a sparkling Woodland Walkway, children will meet the Elves and of course Father Christmas himself
More details

 
World's End Garden Centre, Wendover
18th November - 24th December
Meet Santa and his helpers in Santa's Grotto.  
Breakfast, Lunch or Tea with Father Christmas also available (booking required)
More details

Bletchley Park Christmas Grotto
2nd - 23rd December 2017 (selected dates only)
Each child will receive a present to keep, and enjoy festive crafts and music while they wait. Don’t miss out on a chance to step back in time and experience our 1940’s style Christmas Grotto.
MUST BE BOOKED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
More details

Milton Keynes Museum
1st-3rd 8th-10th & 15-17th December 2017
As part of their Victorian Christmas experience Santa and his elves are waiting to hear whether young visitors have been naughty or nice – and give them a special gift to take away.
More details

Brent Cross Shopping Centre
16th November - 24th December 2017
This FREE grotto promises an unforgettable experience, but walk-up slots cannot be guaranteed so booking is recommended (booking fee applies) to avoid disappointment.
More details