7 Nov – 23 Dec
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026
- Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
This weekend in Stoke-on-Trent
Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November · 1 Santa's grotto
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13 Santa's grottos in Stoke-on-Trent
13 Santa's grottos across 10 venues within reach of Stoke & Staffordshire. The first opens on Saturday 7 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
21 Nov · 10:20am
Father Christmas at the Ancient High House
- The Ancient High House, Stafford
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
21 Nov – 24 Dec
North Pole Express at Foxfield Railway
- Foxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
27 Nov – 23 Dec
Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa Sleepover
- Alton Towers, Alton
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
6 Dec · 10am
Christmas with the Alpacas SEN Quiet Session
- Wetley Moor Alpacas, Werrington
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
12–20 Dec
Santa Specials at Apedale Valley Light Railway
- Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
13 Dec · 12pm
Santa Specials: Quiet Train
- Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Stoke & StaffordshireSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in Stoke-on-Trent?
13 Santa's grottos are listed in Stoke-on-Trent this season.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at the Ancient High HouseThe Ancient High House, Stafford · Sat 21 Nov · 10:20am · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa SleepoverAlton Towers, Alton · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in Stoke-on-Trent are good for toddlers?
12 Santa's grottos in Stoke-on-Trent suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at the Ancient High HouseThe Ancient High House, Stafford · Sat 21 Nov · 10:20am · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa SleepoverAlton Towers, Alton · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where can we see Santa in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend?
This weekend (Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November), 1 Santa's grotto is open in Stoke-on-Trent.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · Sat 7 Nov
Which Santa's grottos in Stoke-on-Trent welcome babies?
12 Santa's grottos in Stoke-on-Trent welcome babies under one.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at the Ancient High HouseThe Ancient High House, Stafford · Sat 21 Nov · 10:20am · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa SleepoverAlton Towers, Alton · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there ASN or relaxed Santa's grottos in Stoke-on-Trent?
One grotto runs additional support needs or relaxed visits in Stoke-on-Trent — quieter times with more space.
- Christmas with the Alpacas SEN Quiet SessionWetley Moor Alpacas, Werrington · Sun 6 Dec · 10am
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in Stoke-on-Trent?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 Santa's grottos in Stoke-on-Trent are open that day.
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · Thu 24 Dec
- A Magical Christmas at Amerton FarmAmerton Farm & Billy's Farm Barn, Amerton · Thu 24 Dec
- Meet Father ChristmasTrentham Shopping Village, Stoke-on-Trent · Thu 24 Dec · 9am
