Meet Santa 2026 at Dobbies Sandyholm

Santa is coming back to Dobbies, and bringing lots of Christmas joy with him! Children get one-to-one time with Santa inside the garden centre to share their Christmas wishes before receiving a special keepsake to take home - a smaller, in-store alternative to Dobbies' immersive Santa's Grotto.

What to expect:

• Six dates at this store: 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24 December 2026
• Timed slots, booked in advance; the daily window changes by date (Sat 12 Dec 12:30-16:00; Sundays 10:00-12:50; Sat 19 Dec 10:00-17:00; 23-24 Dec from 10:00 into the late afternoon)
• £12 per child
• Every child receives a special penguin soft toy as a gift from Santa
• Takes place within the main store rather than the North Pole village
• Professional digital photography is available