21 Nov – 24 Dec
Meet Father Christmas at Lilidorei
- Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
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24 Santa's grottos in Newcastle
24 Santa's grottos across 17 venues within reach of Newcastle & Northumberland. The first opens on Saturday 21 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
21 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026
- Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth
- Ages 2+
- Indoor & outdoor
15 Dec · 10:30am
Pre-school Father Christmas Experience at Wallington
- Wallington, Morpeth
- Ages 0–5
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Newcastle & NorthumberlandSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning a visit to Santa near Newcastle
Where can we meet Santa in Newcastle?
24 Santa's grottos are listed in Newcastle this season.
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 2+
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Experience 2026Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Kielder Winter Wonderland Relaxed DayKielder Water, Hexham · Sat 28 Nov · 9:30am · Ages 3–10
Which Santa's grottos in Newcastle are good for toddlers?
24 Santa's grottos in Newcastle suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 2+
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Experience 2026Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Kielder Winter Wonderland Relaxed DayKielder Water, Hexham · Sat 28 Nov · 9:30am · Ages 3–10
Where can we have breakfast with Santa in Newcastle?
3 grottos offer breakfast, lunch or tea with Santa in Newcastle.
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Father Christmas at The TreehouseThe Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 5–19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with SantaTynemouth Aquarium, Tynemouth · Sun 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Newcastle welcome babies?
21 Santa's grottos in Newcastle welcome babies under one.
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa BJORNIKEA Gateshead, Gateshead · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas Experience 2026Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Visit Father Christmas at Gibside StablesGibside, Rowlands Gill · 29 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Father Christmas at The TreehouseThe Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 5–19 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there ASN or relaxed Santa's grottos in Newcastle?
3 grottos run additional support needs or relaxed visits in Newcastle — quieter times with more space.
- Kielder Winter Wonderland Relaxed DayKielder Water, Hexham · Sat 28 Nov · 9:30am
- Festive TalesWoodhorn Museum, Ashington · 5–24 Dec
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Newcastle?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 Santa's grottos in Newcastle are open that day.
- Meet Father Christmas at LilidoreiLilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · Thu 24 Dec · 10:15am
- Santa’s Enchanted Elf Journey 2026Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · Thu 24 Dec
- Festive TalesWoodhorn Museum, Ashington · Thu 24 Dec · 10:45am
