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Where to Visit Santa in Surrey 2023
19 November, 2023 - 24 December, 2023
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 Surrey. Prices and activities vary greatly so I’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Surrey 2023. For more great ideas, check out our guides for Berkshire too. Check out the what’s on guide for Christmas events in Surrey
SPOTLIGHT FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
This year the animal barn at Chobham Adventure Farm will be magically transformed into The Reindeer Lodge, where all of Santa’s real reindeer will be staying while they get ready for the big day!
The much-loved Elves and The Reindeer Keeper will be on hand to tell you all about how they look after the reindeer and polish up their flying skills. You’ll also get to make your very own magical reindeer food to take home
This is all part of your normal entry ticket, so enjoy the soft play and outdoor adventures then head into the Reindeer Lodge to meet our wintery friends.
Magical extras: Father Christmas, Professor Caraticus & Ice Skating! These are optional add ons so you can enjoy family time with Father Christmas and go ice skating on a custom built rink.
Where to Visit Santa in Surrey 2023
Aldershot Christmas Cracker – Adlershot FREE
Packed with entertaiment and the Christmas lights switch on, children can also meet Father Christmas in his grotto and bounce around in the giant snow globe for free.
Chessington Garden Centre – Chessington
Take a magical walk through Chessington Garden Centre’s Christmas Wonderland. This is one of the big meet Father Christmas experiences. Tickets go on sale early August and sell out quickly.
Farnborough Frost Fair – Farnborough FREE
Taking place on Sat 25th November, Farnborough Frost Fair is the biggest free family Christmas event in the borough. Come along and soak up the seasonal atmosphere and meet Father Christmas in his grotto.
Mizens Railway – Woking
Santa specials will be running on three Sundays in December on 3rd, 10th and 17th December 2023. Pre-booking is essential.
A magical visit to Father Christmas and new for 2023 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a live theatrical experience by the Unusual Theatre!
Rural Life Living Museum – Tilford, Farnham
This festive season, the museum will be hosting something a little different weekends of 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th December. Santa will be meeting and greeting his visitors as they depart the train and make their way to his magical North Pole base to say hello.
Birdworld – Farnham
The Polar Explorers will be joining Father Christmas at Birdworld this December.
Polesden Lacey – Great Bookham, Dorking
Follow the immersive Christmas displays through the house on your way to find Father Christmas.
Bockett’s Farm – Fetcham, Leatherhead
Enjoy a magical and festive family day out at Bocketts Farm including a visit to meet Father Christmas in his traditional workshop.
Fishers Farm Park – Wisborough Green, West Sussex – tickets not yet released
Father Christmas, will be making a grand appearance in his spectacular Christmas grotto to entertain the whole family, from the littlest, to the biggest of kids!
Squires Garden Centres – Badshot Lea, Shepperton, West Horsley, Milford – dates tbc
Hobbledown – Step into Santa’s magical grotto – he’s heard so much about you, and has been waiting all year to meet you. New for 2023 is Breakfast With Santa. Take a seat at the table for a very special breakfast… one with the Hobbledown Elves, and Santa Claus himself!
Farnham Christmas Lights Switch On
There will be a Santa’s grotto at the Farnham Christmas lights switch on event on 18th November
Warlingham Christmas Lights Switch On
There will be a Santa’s grotto at the Warlingham Christmas lights switch on event on 18th November
Watts Gallery (Guildford)
Enjoy a magical festive family day full of creative drop-in workshops and storytelling sessions at Watts Gallery with the option to add on a visit to meet Father Christmas
Claremont – Esher no Santa grotto this year
