28–29 Nov
Traquair Christmas Opening
Santa's grotto
- Traquair House, Innerleithen
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
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6 Christmas events in the Borders
6 family Christmas events across 4 venues in The Scottish Borders. The first is on Saturday 28 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 3 of them on Christmas Eve.
5–24 Dec
Breakfast with Santa at Bowhill
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Bowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–6 Dec
Christmas Special 2026
Santa's grotto
- Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill-on-Tweed
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across The Scottish BordersMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning Christmas in the Borders
Where can we meet Santa in the Borders?
5 Santa's grottos are listed in the Borders.
- Traquair Christmas OpeningTraquair House, Innerleithen · 28–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- A Tale with Santa at BowhillBowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Special 2026Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill-on-Tweed · 5–6 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in the Borders?
5 events in the Borders suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Traquair Christmas OpeningTraquair House, Innerleithen · 28–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- A Tale with Santa at BowhillBowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Special 2026Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill-on-Tweed · 5–6 Dec · Ages 0–10
What Christmas events are there for babies in the Borders?
5 events in the Borders welcome babies under one.
- Traquair Christmas OpeningTraquair House, Innerleithen · 28–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- A Tale with Santa at BowhillBowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Special 2026Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill-on-Tweed · 5–6 Dec · Ages 0–10
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in the Borders?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 3 events in the Borders are on that day.
- A Tale with Santa at BowhillBowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · Thu 24 Dec · 3:30pm
Where can kids watch Christmas films in the Borders?
One Christmas film screening is on for kids in the Borders.
- RBO: The Nutcracker (Encore Screening)Heart of Hawick, Hawick · Sun 13 Dec · 2pm · Ages 5+
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in the Borders?
6 events in the Borders are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Traquair Christmas OpeningTraquair House, Innerleithen · 28–29 Nov
- A Tale with Santa at BowhillBowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · 5–24 Dec
- Christmas Special 2026Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill-on-Tweed · 5–6 Dec
- RBO: The Nutcracker (Encore Screening)Heart of Hawick, Hawick · Sun 13 Dec · 2pm
