Santa's Grotto at Tilgate Park

Santa's Grotto at Tilgate Park is part of Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas, which runs 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 to 23 December 2026.

Meet Santa in a personalised, cosy and festive setting. Santa's Grotto allows a more traditional, but shorter experience than Storytime with Santa.

What to expect:

• Dates: 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 23 December 2026; the event is open 10am to 6pm
• For both experiences each child will receive a special gift from Santa and a voucher for £1 entry to Tilgate Zoo (valid until 28 February 2027).
• Your Grotto experience will last for 5 minutes; arrive on time for your slot
• Children must be accompanied by an adult aged 16+ at all times
• Children under 1 year of age (babes in arms) may attend free of charge provided there is at least one paying child
• The Grotto is wheelchair friendly
• Pre-book online; bookings close at midnight for the next day, and on-the-day places are sold at the event subject to availability