22 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa's Grotto 2026 at Dobbies Aberdeen
- Dobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
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12 Santa's grottos in Aberdeen
12 Santa's grottos across 9 venues within reach of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. The first opens on Sunday 22 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
28 Nov – 20 Dec
Santa Specials at the Royal Deeside Railway
- The Royal Deeside Railway - (Banchory,Station), Banchory
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
4–8 Dec
Santa's Quiet Grotto 2026 at Dobbies Aberdeen
- Dobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Aberdeen & AberdeenshireSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in Aberdeen?
12 Santa's grottos are listed in Aberdeen this season.
- Santa's Grotto 2026 at Dobbies AberdeenDobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's MEGA Grotto ExperienceWynford Farm Park, Kingswells · 27 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 1–10
- Breakfast with Santa - MintlawSimpsons Aberdeenshire, Peterhead · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at the Royal Deeside RailwayThe Royal Deeside Railway - (Banchory,Station), Banchory · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Santa @ Mackie's 19.2Mackie's 19.2, Aberdeen · Sat 5 Dec · 11am · Ages 1–10
Which Santa's grottos in Aberdeen are good for toddlers?
12 Santa's grottos in Aberdeen suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Santa's Grotto 2026 at Dobbies AberdeenDobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's MEGA Grotto ExperienceWynford Farm Park, Kingswells · 27 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 1–10
- Breakfast with Santa - MintlawSimpsons Aberdeenshire, Peterhead · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at the Royal Deeside RailwayThe Royal Deeside Railway - (Banchory,Station), Banchory · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Santa @ Mackie's 19.2Mackie's 19.2, Aberdeen · Sat 5 Dec · 11am · Ages 1–10
Where can we have breakfast with Santa in Aberdeen?
3 grottos offer breakfast, lunch or tea with Santa in Aberdeen.
- Breakfast with Santa - MintlawSimpsons Aberdeenshire, Peterhead · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Breakfast 2026 at Dobbies AberdeenDobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
- Santa's Lunch at Maryculter House HotelMaryculter House, Aberdeen · Sun 13 Dec · 12:30pm · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Aberdeen welcome babies?
8 Santa's grottos in Aberdeen welcome babies under one.
- Santa's Grotto 2026 at Dobbies AberdeenDobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - MintlawSimpsons Aberdeenshire, Peterhead · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at the Royal Deeside RailwayThe Royal Deeside Railway - (Banchory,Station), Banchory · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Magical Room at Banff CastleBanff Castle, Banff · Sat 5 Dec · 9:45am · Ages 0–10
- Visit SantaGrampian Transport Museum, Alford · 12–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there ASN or relaxed Santa's grottos in Aberdeen?
One grotto runs additional support needs or relaxed visits in Aberdeen — quieter times with more space.
- Santa's Quiet Grotto 2026 at Dobbies AberdeenDobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen · 4–8 Dec
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Aberdeen?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 5 Santa's grottos in Aberdeen are open that day.
- Santa's Grotto 2026 at Dobbies AberdeenDobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen · Thu 24 Dec
- Breakfast with Santa - MintlawSimpsons Aberdeenshire, Peterhead · Thu 24 Dec · 8:30am
- Visit SantaGrampian Transport Museum, Alford · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa's BIG Brunch Send-OffWynford Farm Park, Kingswells · Thu 24 Dec · 10:30am
