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Where to Meet Santa in Bristol this Christmas

Christmas is here and it's time to celebrate the festive period like never before as Father Christmas makes his way to Bristol. Santa's grottos are being set up all around Bristol and the surrounding areas in 2024 so if you're looking for somewhere to take your little ones to meet Santa this year, then check out these Santa's Grotto events in Bristol.

Almondsbury Garden Centre

Almondsbury's Christmas Grotto

About: Step into a world of festive wonder at Almondsbury's Christmas Grotto! Guided by playful elves, explore enchanting passages, Santa’s secret workshop and  enjoy story time or games before meeting Santa himself. Each child will receive a special gift to remember the day.

Dates/Times: Open from November 30th, every weekend in December and the 23rd and 24th of December. For children with sensory needs, our early morning slots can be a quieter experience.

Price: Adults £10, Children £20

How to book: Click here to book tickets!

Address: Almondsbury Garden Centre, Bristol, BS32 4BP

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Father Christmas at Hestercombe

Father Christmas at Hestercombe

About: When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by one of their friendly Hestercombe elves, who will keep you entertained in the grotto as you wait to meet Father Christmas.

When the time comes you’ll wander through the winter gardens to the man himself. In his sweet little garden folly, the log fire will be roaring, lights will be twinkling on the Christmas tree and sacks of presents will be waiting…

Dates/Times: From Saturday 30th November 2024 to Tuesday 24th December 2024

Price:

  • Children £14.00
  • Adult members - Free
  • Adult non-members - half price garden admission (£7.65)

How to book: Visit their website here.

Address: Hestercombe, Taunton, TA2 8LG

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The Father Christmas Experience at Ashton Court

The Father Christmas Experience at Ashton Court

About: Visit Ashton Court Estate for a fun interactive experience with professional actors in the historic Ashton Court Mansion. Father Christmas will make an entrance that will surprise and delight the children. Much more than a usual grotto, Father Christmas at Ashton Court Mansion is a magical experience held in the beautiful Victorian Manor house. 

Dates/Times: Daily until 23rd December | Various times, from 10.00am - 5.00pm

Price: 

  • Adult - £6
  • Child - £14

How to book: Click here to book tickets!

Address: Ashton Court Mansion House, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

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Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park - Father Christmas

Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park - Father Christmas

Where: Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Pixash Ln, Bath Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP

When: Select dates from 30th November - 24th December 2024

About: This December visit Avon Valley for a full day of festive, family fun in a Christmas experience like no other in the South West. 

Celebrating one of the best times of the year, they pride themselves in transporting you and your family to a place of Christmas wonder and magic.

The Santa Show - When Santa is in town, you're in for a BIG surprise, so have your wishes at the ready and join them for a family show jam-packed with festive fun and full to the brim with mince pies and mischief. Full of magic, song and dance this show will get you into the Christmas spirit. At the end of the show you will visit Santa in his cabin to receive a golden ticket to take to his toy factory and choose your own gift!

Santa's Cabin - Visit Santa is his beautifully decorated wooden cabin to get your 'golden ticket' to take to the toy factory!

There will be the opportunity to have a professional family photograph taken (additional charge).

Santa's Toy Factory - Santa has given you permission to visit his Toy Factory and with a magic token, every child ticket holder can choose their own gift.

The Rudolph Show - Join Rudolph for a roller coaster of a ride as they race against the clock to get Rudolph feeling fully festive and ready for Christmas Eve.

Price: Various prices

How to book: Book online by clicking HERE or by clicking below.

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