Santa's grottos 2026 near Edinburgh & the Lothians

20 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Stories

• Princes Street, Edinburgh
• Ages 1–8

• A 20-minute festive story in Santa's cabin
• Relaxed, audio-described and BSL sessions

27 Nov – 13 Dec

Santa at The Pitt

• The Pitt, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

27 Nov – 30 Dec

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Edinburgh

• Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

29 Nov – 24 Dec

Christmas Experience 2026 at Conifox

• Conifox - Activity Centre, Kirkliston
• Ages 1–10
• Indoor & outdoor

• Meet Santa, decorate cookies and join Reindeer Flying School
• Allow 1 hour 45 minutes; indoors and out

29 Nov – 24 Dec

Sleighbell Santa Brunch

• Brewhemia, Edinburgh
• Ages 1–10
• Indoor

• Brunch, a Christmas film, then Santa's grotto
• A different Christmas film each date

29 Nov – 20 Dec

Sunday Family Feasting

• Brewhemia, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• A Sunday roast, elf entertainment, then Santa
• A group grotto visit with photos

5 Dec · 9:30am

Breakfast with Santa

• Coffee Saints, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Reindeer pancakes, a letter to Santa and a gift
• Families may need to share a table

5 Dec · 10am

Christmas Cheer at the Museum

• Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

5–24 Dec

Festive Grotto at Edinburgh Zoo

• Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Meet Santa in the grotto inside Budongo Trail
• 10-minute slots; zoo entry is extra

5–24 Dec

Lanterns Grotto at Edinburgh Zoo

• Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Meet Santa on the Giant Lanterns trail
• You also need a Giant Lanterns ticket

5 Dec · 11am

Santa's Grotto at LifeCare

• LifeCare Edinburgh, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• 15 minutes with Santa and a small present
• A free Christmas Fair runs in the same building

5–23 Dec

Santa’s Grotto: An Arctic Adventure

• Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
• Up to 15
• Indoor

6–24 Dec

Breakfast with Santa at Westgate Farm

• Westgate Farm - Farmhouse Inns, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Kids' breakfast, a letter to Santa and a present
• 6 December is an SEN-friendly session

12–20 Dec

Breakfast With Santa

• Hard Rock Cafe, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Family breakfast, a Tricky Ricky show and Santa
• Sells out every year, so book early

12 Dec · 10am

Meet Santa

• Queensferry Parish Church, South Queensferry
• Ages 0–10

13 Dec · 12:30pm

Party Lunch with Santa at Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield

• Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Buffet lunch, mini disco and a gift from Santa
• Book by Monday 7 December

19–24 Dec

Breakfast with Santa at Edinburgh Zoo

• Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Snowman pancakes, crafts and a story from Santa
• Stay on and explore the zoo all day

19–21 Dec

Santa LIVE - Family Christmas Sing-Along (with presents!)

• The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
• Ages 1–8
• Indoor

• Sing along as Santa plays drums and keys
• Basement venue: no step-free access, fold buggies

25 Dec · 12:30pm

Christmas Day at Village Edinburgh Pub & Grill

• Dean Village Edinburgh, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Christmas Day lunch with a visit from Santa
• Book ahead; sales close 48 hours before

22 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Grotto 2026

• Dobbies Edinburgh, Lasswade
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor & outdoor

• Make a wish, then meet Santa in a North Pole village
• Every child gets a penguin soft toy; may be outdoors

27 Nov – 18 Dec

Supper with Santa

• IKEA Edinburgh, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

28 Nov – 23 Dec

Breakfast with Santa

• IKEA Edinburgh, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Breakfast 2026

• Dobbies Edinburgh, Lasswade
• Ages 3–10
• Indoor

• Breakfast, tree decorating and a visit from Santa
• Made for children aged 3–10

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Grotto at Dalkeith Country Park

• Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

3 Dec · 5pm

SENSORY FRIENDLY Supper with Santa

• IKEA Edinburgh, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

4–21 Dec

A Tale with Santa - Quieter ASN Session at Dalkeith Country Park

• Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

4–23 Dec

A Tale with Santa in The Christmas Cabin

• Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith
• Ages 0–10

4–8 Dec

Santa's Quiet Grotto 2026 at Dobbies Edinburgh

• Dobbies Edinburgh, Lasswade
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor & outdoor

• A calmer grotto visit with time with Santa
• Quiet: no music, dimmed lights, fewer families

6–24 Dec

Breakfast with Santa at Elginhaugh Farm

• Elginhaugh Farm - Dining & Carvery, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Kids' breakfast, a letter to Santa and a present
• 6 December is an SEN-friendly session

13–20 Dec

Breakfast With Santa

• Gorebridge Beacon (Gorebridge Community Development Trust), Gorebridge
• Age not given
• Indoor

17 Dec · 5pm

Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!

• IKEA Edinburgh, Edinburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

28 Nov – 23 Dec

The Santa Experience

• Archerfield Walled Garden, Dirleton
• Ages 1–10
• Indoor

• Elf Academy, then meet Santa in his cabin
• Quieter ASN shows on set dates

11–24 Dec

Santa's Grotto at Carberry Tower

• Carberry Tower Mansion House, Musselburgh
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Meet Santa in his grotto for a gift from his Elves
• Quieter half-capacity slots at 12pm and 4pm

12–13 Dec

Santa Experience at Jungle Tumble Play Cafe

• Jungle Tumble Play Cafe, Musselburgh
• Ages 1–8
• Indoor

• Soft play, messy play and reindeer food to make
• Breakfast and five minutes with Santa included

22 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Grotto 2026 at Dobbies Livingston

• Dobbies Garden Centre Livingston, Livingston
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor & outdoor

• Make a wish, then meet Santa in a North Pole village
• Every child gets a penguin soft toy; may be outdoors

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Breakfast 2026 at Dobbies Livingston

• Dobbies Garden Centre Livingston, Livingston
• Ages 3–10
• Indoor

• Breakfast, tree decorating and a visit from Santa
• Made for children aged 3–10

3–23 Dec

Santa's Grotto at Five Sisters Zoo

• Five Sisters Zoo, Polbeth
• Ages 0–10
• Outdoor

• Five minutes with Santa and a small gift
• Outdoors after dark; needs an Illuminations ticket too

4–24 Dec

Meet Santa in his Cosy Cottage

• Almond Valley, Livingston Village
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor & outdoor

4–5 Dec

Relaxed (ASN) Santa's Cottage Visit

• Almond Valley, Livingston Village
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor & outdoor

4–8 Dec

Santa's Quiet Grotto 2026 at Dobbies Livingston

• Dobbies Garden Centre Livingston, Livingston
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor & outdoor

• A calmer grotto visit with time with Santa
• Quiet: no music, dimmed lights, fewer families

6–19 Dec

Breakfast with Santa - The Venue at Duntarvie

• The Venue at Duntarvie Castle, Broxburn
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• Enjoy breakfast, then meet Santa himself
• Book ahead; refunds up to 7 days before

12–24 Dec

Breakfast With Santa

• Saltire, Livingston
• Ages 0–10
• Indoor

• A kids' breakfast menu and a visit from Santa
• Book with a deposit; menus pre-ordered from 1 October

16 Dec · 4pm

Bathgate Christmas Night Market 2026 - Free Family Event

• Bathgate Market and Car Boot Sale, Bathgate
• Ages 0–10
• Outdoor
• Free

• A free visit to Santa and a community wishing tree
• An outdoor evening market, so wrap up warm

19–24 Dec

Christmas Wonderland at Howden Park

• Reconnect Howden Park, Livingston
• Age not given
• Indoor