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19 Santa's grottos in Bournemouth
19 Santa's grottos across 12 venues within reach of Bournemouth & Dorset. The first opens on Saturday 14 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Father Christmas Yuletide Express
- Swanage Railway - Swanage Station, Swanage
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–21 Dec
Moors Valley Railway Santa Specials
- Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, Ashley Heath
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–13 Dec
Santa Special: Relaxed Environment at Moors Valley Railway
- Moors Valley Railway, Ashley Heath
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–21 Dec
Santa Specials at Moors Valley Railway
- Moors Valley Railway, Ashley Heath
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–23 Dec
Santa's Grotto - Daytime at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
- Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Weymouth
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–23 Dec
Santa's Grotto & Illuminate - Dusk at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
- Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Weymouth
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
11–23 Dec
Twilight Farmer Christmas Experience
- Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, Organford
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
12–23 Dec
Daytime Farmer Christmas Experience
- Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, Organford
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
12–13 Dec
Father Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
- Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Bournemouth & DorsetSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning a visit to Santa near Bournemouth
Where can we meet Santa in Bournemouth?
19 Santa's grottos are listed in Bournemouth this season.
- A Dorset Christmas Market 2026The Tank Museum, Bovington · 14–15 Nov · Age not given
- Christmas at SEA LIFE WeymouthSEA LIFE Weymouth, Weymouth · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Yuletide ExpressSwanage Railway - Swanage Station, Swanage · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Storytelling with SantaKingston Lacy, Wimborne · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–12
- Breakfast with Father ChristmasFarmer Palmer's Farm Park, Organford · 5–6 Dec · Up to 8
Which Santa's grottos in Bournemouth are good for toddlers?
17 Santa's grottos in Bournemouth suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Christmas at SEA LIFE WeymouthSEA LIFE Weymouth, Weymouth · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Yuletide ExpressSwanage Railway - Swanage Station, Swanage · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Storytelling with SantaKingston Lacy, Wimborne · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–12
- Breakfast with Father ChristmasFarmer Palmer's Farm Park, Organford · 5–6 Dec · Up to 8
- Moors Valley Railway Santa SpecialsMoors Valley Country Park & Forest, Ashley Heath · 5–21 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where can we have breakfast with Santa in Bournemouth?
2 grottos offer breakfast, lunch or tea with Santa in Bournemouth.
- Breakfast with Father ChristmasFarmer Palmer's Farm Park, Organford · 5–6 Dec · Up to 8
- North Pole Breakfast with SantaMuseum of East Dorset, Wimborne Minster · 5–19 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Bournemouth welcome babies?
17 Santa's grottos in Bournemouth welcome babies under one.
- Christmas at SEA LIFE WeymouthSEA LIFE Weymouth, Weymouth · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Yuletide ExpressSwanage Railway - Swanage Station, Swanage · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Storytelling with SantaKingston Lacy, Wimborne · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–12
- Breakfast with Father ChristmasFarmer Palmer's Farm Park, Organford · 5–6 Dec · Up to 8
- Moors Valley Railway Santa SpecialsMoors Valley Country Park & Forest, Ashley Heath · 5–21 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there ASN or relaxed Santa's grottos in Bournemouth?
4 grottos run additional support needs or relaxed visits in Bournemouth — quieter times with more space.
- Santa Special: Relaxed Environment at Moors Valley RailwayMoors Valley Railway, Ashley Heath · 5–13 Dec
- Santa's Sensory GrottoMuseum of East Dorset, Wimborne Minster · Wed 9 Dec · 10am
- Storytelling with Santa, relaxed sessionsKingston Lacy, Wimborne · Fri 18 Dec · 10am
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Bournemouth?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 1 Santa's grotto in Bournemouth is open that day.
- Father Christmas Yuletide ExpressSwanage Railway - Swanage Station, Swanage · Thu 24 Dec
