6 Nov – 30 Dec
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
- Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
This weekend in Kent
Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November · 1 Santa's grotto
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18 Santa's grottos in Kent
18 Santa's grottos across 16 venues within reach of Kent & the Weald. The first opens on Friday 6 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
20 Nov – 24 Dec
Father Christmas at Hever Castle
- Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
27 Nov – 13 Dec
The Christmas Cabin - Father Christmas Grotto at Tonbridge Christmas Fest
- Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
A Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds Centre
- South of England Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Christmas at Bewl Water: Santa Experience
- Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells
- Ages 1–11
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Christmas Grotto at Fort Amherst
- Fort Amherst Heritage Trust, Chatham
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa Specials
- Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, Littlestone
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa Specials at the Bluebell Railway
- Bluebell Railway - (Sheffield Park, Station), Uckfield
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 5 Dec
SEN Father Christmas Experience at Hever Castle
- Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
29 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa Specials 2026
- Kent & East Sussex Railway - (Tenterden Town, Station), Tenterden
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
29 Nov · 11:15am
Santa Specials Quiet Train
- Kent & East Sussex Railway - (Tenterden Town, Station), Tenterden
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–23 Dec
Santa Specials
- Sittingbourne Viaduct SKLR Railway Station, Sittingbourne
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–12 Dec
SEN Santa Safari at Fenn Bell Zoo
- The Fenn Bell Conservation Project, Allhallows
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Kent & the WealdSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning a visit to Santa near Kent
Where can we meet Santa in Kent?
18 Santa's grottos are listed in Kent this season.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Hever CastleHever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, Broomfield · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
- Santa By TrainEast Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- The Christmas Cabin - Father Christmas Grotto at Tonbridge Christmas FestTonbridge Castle, Tonbridge · 27 Nov – 13 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Kent are good for toddlers?
17 Santa's grottos in Kent suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Hever CastleHever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, Broomfield · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
- Santa By TrainEast Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- The Christmas Cabin - Father Christmas Grotto at Tonbridge Christmas FestTonbridge Castle, Tonbridge · 27 Nov – 13 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where can we see Santa in Kent this weekend?
This weekend (Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November), 1 Santa's grotto is open in Kent.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · Sat 7 Nov
Which Santa's grottos in Kent welcome babies?
15 Santa's grottos in Kent welcome babies under one.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · 6 Nov – 30 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at Hever CastleHever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa By TrainEast Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- The Christmas Cabin - Father Christmas Grotto at Tonbridge Christmas FestTonbridge Castle, Tonbridge · 27 Nov – 13 Dec · Ages 0–10
- A Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds CentreSouth of England Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there ASN or relaxed Santa's grottos in Kent?
5 grottos run additional support needs or relaxed visits in Kent — quieter times with more space.
- A Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds CentreSouth of England Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch · 28 Nov – 23 Dec
- SEN Father Christmas Experience at Hever CastleHever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · 28 Nov – 5 Dec
- Santa Specials Quiet TrainKent & East Sussex Railway - (Tenterden Town, Station), Tenterden · Sun 29 Nov · 11:15am
- Father Christmas’ Fireplace 2026Maidstone Museum, Maidstone · 5–19 Dec
- SEN Santa Safari at Fenn Bell ZooThe Fenn Bell Conservation Project, Allhallows · 5–12 Dec
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Kent?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 9 Santa's grottos in Kent are open that day.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideSpa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Royal Tunbridge Wells · Thu 24 Dec
- Father Christmas at Hever CastleHever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge · Thu 24 Dec
- Father Christmas at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, Broomfield · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa By TrainEast Kent Railway Trust, Shepherdswell · Thu 24 Dec
- Christmas at Bewl Water: Santa ExperienceBewl Water, Tunbridge Wells · Thu 24 Dec
