28 Nov · 10:30am
Meet Victorian Father Christmas! (Saturday 28 November)
- The Grosvenor Museum, Chester
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
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16 Santa's grottos in Chester
16 Santa's grottos across 8 venues within reach of Chester & the Wirral. The first opens on Saturday 28 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
29 Nov · 1pm
Meet Victorian Father Christmas! (Sunday 29 November)
- The Grosvenor Museum, Chester
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–24 Dec
Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience
- National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
- Ages 1–12
- Outdoor
5–23 Dec
The Grotto & Winter Wonderland at Zippy's Playworld
- Zippy's Playworld, Chester
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
12 Dec · 1:30pm
Afternoon Tea with Santa at Clawdd Offa Farm
- Clawdd Offa Farm, Chester
- Age not given
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Chester & the WirralSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning a visit to Santa near Chester
Where can we meet Santa in Chester?
16 Santa's grottos are listed in Chester this season.
- Meet Victorian Father Christmas! (Saturday 28 November)The Grosvenor Museum, Chester · Sat 28 Nov · 10:30am · Ages 0–10
- SEN Friendly Santa’s GrottoThe Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall · Sat 28 Nov · 11am · Ages 0–10
- Accessible Santa ExperienceChester Library at Storyhouse, Chester · Sat 5 Dec · 10am · Age not given
- Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto ExperienceNational Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port · 5–24 Dec · Ages 1–12
- The Grotto & Winter Wonderland at Zippy's PlayworldZippy's Playworld, Chester · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Chester are good for toddlers?
13 Santa's grottos in Chester suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Meet Victorian Father Christmas! (Saturday 28 November)The Grosvenor Museum, Chester · Sat 28 Nov · 10:30am · Ages 0–10
- SEN Friendly Santa’s GrottoThe Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall · Sat 28 Nov · 11am · Ages 0–10
- Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto ExperienceNational Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port · 5–24 Dec · Ages 1–12
- The Grotto & Winter Wonderland at Zippy's PlayworldZippy's Playworld, Chester · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Brunch with SantaChester Cathedral, Chester · Sun 6 Dec · 9am · Ages 1–10
Where can we have breakfast with Santa in Chester?
6 grottos offer breakfast, lunch or tea with Santa in Chester.
- SEN-Friendly Breakfast with SantaThe Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall · Sat 28 Nov · 10am · Ages 0–10
- Brunch with SantaChester Cathedral, Chester · Sun 6 Dec · 9am · Ages 1–10
- Afternoon Tea with Santa at Clawdd Offa FarmClawdd Offa Farm, Chester · Sat 12 Dec · 1:30pm · Age not given
Which Santa's grottos in Chester welcome babies?
10 Santa's grottos in Chester welcome babies under one.
- Meet Victorian Father Christmas! (Saturday 28 November)The Grosvenor Museum, Chester · Sat 28 Nov · 10:30am · Ages 0–10
- SEN Friendly Santa’s GrottoThe Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall · Sat 28 Nov · 11am · Ages 0–10
- The Grotto & Winter Wonderland at Zippy's PlayworldZippy's Playworld, Chester · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Winter WonderlandBirkenhead Park, Birkenhead · 10–13 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there ASN or relaxed Santa's grottos in Chester?
2 grottos run additional support needs or relaxed visits in Chester — quieter times with more space.
- SEN Friendly Santa’s GrottoThe Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall · Sat 28 Nov · 11am
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Chester?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 3 Santa's grottos in Chester are open that day.
- Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto ExperienceNational Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa’s Grotto at The Ice Cream FarmThe Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall · Thu 24 Dec
