Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones.  There are lots of Christmas experiences, Santa Grottos and special events on all around Oxfordshire.  Prices and activities vary greatly so I’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Oxfordshire in 2024.  For more great ideas, check out our guides for Berkshire , Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire.

Where to Visit Santa in Oxfordshire 2024

Millets Farm – Santa’s Grotto at Millets Farm is one of the major visit Santa experiences in the county, this event books up quickly especially for weekends close to Christmas. (Frilford near Abingdon)

The Flight Before Christmas

Ranked no.2 in the Times of the 7 Best Festive Days Out in the UK, The Flight Before Christmas returns for 2024.  Perfect for the whole family, The Flight Before Christmas takes place on board a British Airways jumbo jet.  It’s a unique theatrical experience with interactive elements throughout, workshops and a visit to Father Christmas for a story time session. It’s been fully revamped for 2024 including new characters, activites and completely new sections to immerse yourself in for a magical Christmas family experience.

Cogges Manor Farm – Meet Father Christmas and his elves in Santa’s Grotto, and children will love the festively decorated Manor House. (Witney) tickets not yet released

Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Santa Express – Take a train trip with Santa at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway this Christmas. (Wallingford)

Didcot Railway Centre – steam into Christmas and meet Santa at the Didcot Railway Centre.  (Didcot) 

Oxford Castle & Prison – get ready to meet Santa this Christmas in Oxford and enjoy some fun festive activities

Oxford Bus Museum – Father Christmas day with heritage bus rides will take place on Sunday 15th & 22nd December 2024 (Long Hanborough)

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

Father Christmas is visiting Hogshaw farm again this year! He’ll be flying in to spend time with you and your family, hear your Christmas wishes and check on his reserve team of reindeer.  Tickets being released soon

Roves Farm – Meet Santa in his Grotto, choose a gift in the Toy Shop & mix up a treat for Rudolph at the Reindeer Food Station. Enjoy the party atmosphere at the live Elf Show, do some paper crafts to take home   (Sevenhampton)

Hocus Pocus Play  – a magical 2-hour experience where children will solve clues and collect missing pieces to help save the day and of course meet Father Christmas (near Fairford) tickets not yet released

Fairytale Farm – details tbc

Beale Wildlife Park – details tbc

Breakfast with Santa at the Covered Market – details tbc

Yarnton Home & Garden – details tbc

Blue Diamond Garden Centre in Bicester – enjoy breakfast or tea with Santa or just visit him in Santa’s Grotto. details tbc

Henley Christmas Festival –  details tbc

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