Guildford festive family guide

Santa's grottos 2026 in Guildford & Surrey

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

  • 21 Santa's grottos across Guildford & Surrey
  • Updated 3 November 2026

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21 Santa's grottos in Guildford

21 Santa's grottos across 14 venues within reach of Guildford & Surrey. The first opens on Saturday 14 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.

5–23 Dec

Magical Manor

  • West Horsley Place, West Horsley
  • Ages 4–11
  • Indoor

6–20 Dec

Santa Specials

  • Mizens Railway (Woking Miniature Railway Society), Knaphill
  • Ages 0–10
  • Outdoor

22 Dec · 9:30am

Early Birds' Santa

  • Haslemere Educational Museum, Haslemere
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Guildford & SurreySanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning a visit to Santa near Guildford

Where can we meet Santa in Guildford?

21 Santa's grottos are listed in Guildford this season.

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

19 Santa's grottos in Guildford suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Where can we have breakfast with Santa in Guildford?

One grotto offers breakfast, lunch or tea with Santa in Guildford.

Which Santa's grottos in Guildford welcome babies?

16 Santa's grottos in Guildford welcome babies under one.

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

3 grottos run additional support needs or relaxed visits in Guildford — quieter times with more space.

Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Guildford?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 9 Santa's grottos in Guildford are open that day.