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Where To Visit Santa in Sussex 2024
16 November - 17 November
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 Sussex. Prices and activities vary greatly so I’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Sussex 2024. For more great ideas, check out our Santa Grotto guide for Surrey too. Check out the what’s on guide for Christmas events in Sussex
SPOTLIGHT FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE – FABULOUSLY FESTIVE
Fabulously Festive – A magical holiday experience for the whole family opens this Christmas!
Join us from 16th November 2024 to 5th January 2025 at Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club, Horsham Lane, Ewhurst Green, Surrey, GU6 7SW.
The highlight of the event is a magical visit to Father Christmas. Follow the snowy, twinkling path and be transported to Lapland. Embark on a family adventure where you’ll meet some of Father Christmas’s principal elves, who need your help with a tricky elf dilemma. Your children will be engaged and delighted as they become part of the elves’ story—a narrative that extends beyond the grotto into the Christmas Village at Lapland HQ.
Where to Visit Santa in Sussex 2024
Christmas at Drusillas Park (East Sussex) 23rd November – 23rd December
Don’t miss a magical visit to Santa’s Grotto, join in with our singing reindeer trio, a glittering 24-foot Christmas tree and delicious Christmas treats!
Blackberry Farm Park (Whitesmith) selected dates from 30th November – 24th December
As well as the daily activities they also have Christmas themed fun! You can solve the Christmas Word Trail and receive a small treat. Visit the Christmas wonderland walk through with the whole family.
Christmas at Bewl Water (Lamberhurst) 23rd November – 24th December
Step into Christmas at Bewl Water, where this year, a magical journey through enchanted wonderlands and mystical woodlands awaits the whole family. The experience is set to be bigger, bolder, and brighter than last year’s spectacular event…
The Enchanted Grotto at Sussex Country Gardener Garden Centre (Crowborough) 24th November – 24th December
The garden centre will transform into a magical world where you can keep the kids entertained with Gingerbread house decorating, live theatre performances as everyone is transported into Father Christmas’s realm.
Tulley’s Christmas Experience (Crawley) selected dates from 23rd November – 24th December
Bring your family to enjoy a magical and unique Christmas Santa Experience for all ages! Created by the same award winning team that bring you the Tulleys Halloween Festivals and Escape Rooms. The Christmas Santa Experience is set within the beautiful woodland grounds of Tulleys Farm.
Christmas at Fishers Farm Park (Wisborough Green) 30th Nov – 24th December
Santa’s Grotto at Oaklands Park, (Chichester) 9th December – 23rd December
Join Master Elves Sprout and Stitch for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their enchanting workshop, where you’ll discover the secrets of how Christmas magic is made. Then you’ll get to meet Father Christmas himself and receive an early Christmas present to place under your tree.
Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion (Brighton) 30th November – 24th December
Meet Father Christmas in the Adelaide Room at the Royal Pavilion in his magical grotto. Entry slots before 4.30pm include a puzzle trail round the Royal Pavilion to be enjoyed before your visit to the Grotto.
Kids Trail & Grotto at Borde Hill (Haywards Heath)
A 30 minute experience that includes festive crafts in Santa’s Workshop, followed by a visit to see the Father Christmas himself in his Grotto, where each child will receive a Christmas gift.
Santa in his Grotto (Crawley Down) Saturday 30th November
Meet Father Christmas at Crawley Down Village Centre. Members of the CDRA can book a slot to visit Santa for £1.50 per child, it is £4 per child for non members.
Santa’s Grotto at Christmas Wonderland Market (Worthing) 17th November
Step into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer and meet Santa himself! Get ready to share your Christmas wishes and take home a special treat. Don’t miss out on this magical event – reserve your spot today!