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22 Santa's grottos in York
22 Santa's grottos across 18 venues within reach of York & North Yorkshire Coast. The first opens on Sunday 15 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
20 Nov – 24 Dec
Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026
- Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
21 Nov – 19 Dec
Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington Hall
- National Trust - Nunnington Hall, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28 Nov – 12 Dec
Father Christmas at Yorkshire Wolds Railway
- Yorkshire Wolds Railway, Fimber
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28–29 Nov
Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas Fair
- Scampston Hall & Walled Garden, Scampston
- Age not given
- Indoor
- Free
28 Nov – 23 Dec
The Great Yorkshire Christmas 2026
- Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction, Thirsk
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–23 Dec
Christmas at the Dreamery: Father Christmas and Lady Winter
- Dreamery Gardens and Museum, Stamford Bridge
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–20 Dec
Storytime with Father Christmas
- National Trust - Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
11–17 Dec
Santa at Sledmere Pre-school Sessions
- Sledmere House & Gardens, Sledmere
- Ages 0–4
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across York & North Yorkshire CoastSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in York?
22 Santa's grottos are listed in York this season.
- Green Father ChristmasYork Castle Museum, York · 15 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- York's Santa ExperienceCity Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York · 21–22 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas in the CastleCastle Howard, York · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 4+
Which Santa's grottos in York are good for toddlers?
20 Santa's grottos in York suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Green Father ChristmasYork Castle Museum, York · 15 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- York's Santa ExperienceCity Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York · 21–22 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas in the CastleCastle Howard, York · 22 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 4+
How much does it cost to see Santa in York?
Some grottos include a gift in the ticket and others do not, so check each listing.
- Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas FairScampston Hall & Walled Garden, Scampston · 28–29 Nov · Free
Are there free Santa's grottos in York?
Yes — 1 Santa's grotto in York is free to visit.
- Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas FairScampston Hall & Walled Garden, Scampston · 28–29 Nov
Where can we have breakfast with Santa in York?
One grotto offers breakfast, lunch or tea with Santa in York.
- Breakfast with SantaThe Web Adventure Park, York · Thu 10 Dec · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in York welcome babies?
18 Santa's grottos in York welcome babies under one.
- Green Father ChristmasYork Castle Museum, York · 15 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · 20 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father Christmas at Nunnington HallNational Trust - Nunnington Hall, York · 21 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- York's Santa ExperienceCity Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge), York · 21–22 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Murton ParkMurton Park, York · 28 Nov – 22 Dec · Ages 0–10
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Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in York?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 6 Santa's grottos in York are open that day.
- Magical Sleigh Rides Experience 2026Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe · Thu 24 Dec · 9am
- Father Christmas in the CastleCastle Howard, York · Thu 24 Dec · 9:45am
- Santa ExpressPickering, Pickering · Thu 24 Dec · 10:30am
- The Father Christmas ExperienceThe Web Adventure Park, York · Thu 24 Dec · 9:30am
- Santa SpecialsScarborough North Bay Railway, Scarborough · Thu 24 Dec
