27–29 Nov
Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas Market
- Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree
- Ages 0–10
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10 Santa's grottos in Chelmsford
10 Santa's grottos across 10 venues within reach of Chelmsford & Essex. The first opens on Friday 27 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Christmas at Ho-Ho-Hopefield
- Hopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre, Brentwood
- Ages 2+
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden Centre
- White Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
6–24 Dec
Christmas Santa Specials
- North Weald & District Miniature Railway, Hastingwood
- Ages 0–10
- Outdoor
23 Dec · 3pm
Little Monsters Christmas Party with Santa & his Elves
- Little Monsters House of Fun, Dunmow
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Chelmsford & EssexSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in Chelmsford?
10 Santa's grottos are listed in Chelmsford this season.
- Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas MarketBraintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree · 27–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Ho-Ho-HopefieldHopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre, Brentwood · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 2+
- Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden CentreWhite Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Claws Tree House GrottoGet to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Chelmsford are good for toddlers?
9 Santa's grottos in Chelmsford suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas MarketBraintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree · 27–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Ho-Ho-HopefieldHopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre, Brentwood · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 2+
- Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden CentreWhite Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Claws Tree House GrottoGet to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Chelmsford welcome babies?
8 Santa's grottos in Chelmsford welcome babies under one.
- Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas MarketBraintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree · 27–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden CentreWhite Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Claws Tree House GrottoGet to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Express 2026Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon · 5–13 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Chelmsford?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 Santa's grottos in Chelmsford are open that day.
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · Thu 24 Dec · 10:35am
- Christmas Santa SpecialsNorth Weald & District Miniature Railway, Hastingwood · Thu 24 Dec
