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Where to Visit Santa in Buckinghamshire 2026
Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones. Prices and activities vary greatly so we’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Buckinghamshire in 2026. For more great ideas, check out our guides for Oxfordshire and Berkshire too.
If you’re after other Christmas experiences, check out the Red Kite Days guide to Christmas light trails.
SPOTLIGHT CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE – HOGSHAW FARM CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM
Father Christmas returns to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park. Wander through the winter wonderland, guided by a team of playful elves. Stop to make magical reindeer food and plant a mini Christmas tree on your way to find Father Christmas in the big red tractor. A magical Christmas experience for the whole family, with full farm entry included! Tickets now on sale.
Where to Visit Santa in Buckinghamshire 2026
Santa’s Best Ever Christmas at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 28th November
Santa’s Best Ever Christmas is brand new, festive, musical, interactive adventure, particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds, after which the adventure continues as each child gets the chance to receive a special present from Father Christmas in a popular meet, greet and treat!
Santa at The Roald Dahl Museum (Great Missenden) 5th + 12th December
Father Christmas will be making appearances in the Roald Dahl Museum galleries throughout the day. There will also be storytelling, crafts and a festive trail. This laid-back Santa day is perfect for kids who want a less formal Santa experience. Come and say hello or wave from afar!
New for 2026 – Splendiferous Tea with Santa at 2pm each day. Tuck into sweet and savoury treats, get time with Santa and a Roald Dahl gift.
Santa’s Grotto and Elves Workshop at The Little Gym Handy Cross (High Wycombe)
Help! One of Santa’s reindeer is missing. Can you follow the magical trail with our elves to help find Rudolph? Take a sleigh ride through the gym, throw snowballs, and dive into some festive fun, all whilst looking for our red-nosed furry friend.
After your epic adventure, join Mrs Claus in her kitchen to decorate delicious Christmas biscuits, and Santa will be waiting for you for a s-elfie and reward gift!
Father Christmas returns to Odds Farm Park for a Christmas specular (Wooburn Common)
Visit Father Christmas in his cosy Grotto at Lillingstone Pick Your Own where he will take you on a truly festive adventure!
Meet Father Christmas in his grotto for a group story at Mead Open Farm and lots more festive activities. There are also 3 new exciting activities for 2026.
This was a recommendation from a Buckinghamshire parent who said ‘Whipsnade Zoo. A-ma-zing! AND you get to feed the reindeer AND sit in Santas sleigh when it’s your turn next. AND nobody is pushing & shoving. And you’re the only ones in his log cabin.’ 2025 not yet released.
Santa’s Grotto at Milton Keynes Dobbies Garden Centre – weekend dates always sell out really quickly. (Milton Keynes)
The Bucks Railway Centre Christmas Panto Express. See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride and watch a pantomime – all in one amazing Christmas experience!
Christmas on the Cobbles event in Aylesbury which includes the Aylesbury Illuminated Parade with Father Christmas and switching on of the Christmas lights and fireworks on 22nd November
Try a festive train ride at the Princes Risborough & Chinnor Railway and meet Santa on one of the Steam Train Specials.
Breakfast with Santa at Ethorpe Hotel – (Gerrards Cross)
Step into a world of enchantment and wonder nestled deep within the heart of the Hellfire Caves. (West Wycombe)
Santa’s Best Ever Christmas at Kenton Theatre combines a festive theatre show with the chance to meet Father Christmas at the end. (Henley) 28th November
Frosts Garden Centre Woburn Sands Santa’s Grotto (Milton Keynes) not yet announced
Hartwell Nurseries festive trail and the chance to meet Father Christmas (Stone) 2026 TBC
Visit Santa at the Centre MK with Peter Rabbit & Friends (Milton Keynes) 2026 TBC
Meet Santa, pick up a festive gift and enjoy a fabulous selection of theme park rides and attractions this Christmas at Gulliver’s Land. (Milton Keynes) 2026 TBC
Beaconsfield Festival of Light will include an appearance from Father Christmas (Beaconsfield) 2026 TBC
Santa’s Grotto experience at World’s End Garden Centre (Aylesbury) 2026 TBC
Visit Father Christmas and his elves in Bletchley Park Mansion’s Ballroom, a beautiful, spacious wood-panelled room used by Codebreakers in World War Two. (Milton Keynes) 026 TBC
Thrift Farm’s family Christmas experience will be bigger & better than ever with brand new festivities to keep the magic alive. (Milton Keynes) 2026 TBC
Thomley Christmas Market 2026 TBC
Chalfont St Giles Christmas lights switch on event will have a Santa’s grotto (Chalfont St Giles) 2026 TBC
Meet Santa at the High Wycombe Christmas lights switch on date tbc November (High Wycombe) 2026 TBC
Not quite a grotto but there will be a lot of Father Christmas’ to spot at the Haddenham Santa Dash not yet announced for 2025
Santa’s Grotto was at the Princes Risborough Christmas lights switch on, last year with details for the year’s event still to be confirmed (Princes Risborough)
Meet Father Christmas at the Stony Stratford Christmas fun day (Stony Stratford, near Milton Keynes) 2026 TBC
The Amersham Christmas Festival 28th November 2026
As an alternative to buying Christmas crafts at attractions, we can also create some
special gifts ourselves. For example, custom Christmas pin badges. You can send your
favorite pictures with Christmas elements to the designers at Pinbadges.co，and they will
design unique Christmas pin badges for you. Wear these custom pin badges with your
kids at Christmas, which could create a more festive atmosphere. Customize now !
