Gloucester festive family guide

Santa's grottos 2026 in Gloucester & Cheltenham

Meet Santa at grottos, farms and Santa breakfasts across Gloucester & Cheltenham, with dates, ages, prices and how to book — so you can plan the visit before the December weekends fill up.

  • 15 Santa's grottos across Gloucester & Cheltenham
  • Updated 17 October 2026

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15 Santa's grottos in Gloucester

15 Santa's grottos across 15 venues within reach of Gloucester & Cheltenham. The first opens on Friday 27 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa Specials

  • Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station), Lydney
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 23 Dec

Santa Specials

  • Toddington, Cheltenham
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

The Festive Forest

  • Clearwell Caves, Clearwell
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

5–23 Dec

Christmas On The Farm

  • Cattle Country Farm Park, Berkeley
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

5–23 Dec

Santa's Grotto

  • WWT Slimbridge, Slimbridge
  • Ages 3–11
  • Outdoor

12–19 Dec

Meet Santa!

  • Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

19 Dec · 11am

Stories with Santa

  • Corinium Museum, Cirencester
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Gloucester & CheltenhamSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning a visit to Santa near Gloucester

Where can we meet Santa in Gloucester?

15 Santa's grottos are listed in Gloucester this season.

Which Santa's grottos in Gloucester are good for toddlers?

15 Santa's grottos in Gloucester suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Which Santa's grottos in Gloucester welcome babies?

13 Santa's grottos in Gloucester welcome babies under one.

Are there ASN or relaxed Santa's grottos in Gloucester?

One grotto runs additional support needs or relaxed visits in Gloucester — quieter times with more space.

Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Gloucester?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 Santa's grottos in Gloucester are open that day.