Your kids will only stay young for so long, so why not make the most of it? Every year when Christmas gets close there’s only one thing on their mind – Santa deciding how good they’ve been and whether their good behaviour has earned them some lovely new toys. It’s a great tradition to take your kids to see a Santa in a grotto somewhere before the big day rolls around, but there are so many options. Everywhere from your local high street to garden centres seem to have a grotto complete with elves and reindeer these days, but where are the most magical places to take your kids to see the big jolly man this year? This list will fill you in on places where the extra effort has been made to make sure your childrens’ faces light up and they get a Father Christmas experience they’ll never forget.
Harrods
The whole of the high-end department store sparkles with Christmas cheer throughout December, but for the young ones there’s only one must-see attraction despite the fantastic sights all around. They’ll get to meet Santa in a magic library setting and will come away with a special Harrods book to remember their time by, as well as a badge and Christmas chocolate. The Grotto here has been a huge success in past years and tickets will disappear quickly. There’s a tailored visit for under 4’s available Monday-Friday, 10am-11.30am, so whatever your child’s age, take a look at the great value rooms in London, grab yourself a ticket and get set to see their little face light up.
Image: Harrods
Kew
In the enchanted forest of Kew, Surrey, Santa awaits in a magical enclosure that will really help you get away from the rush of the city. Perhaps because of the remote location, you won’t even need to book for this visit and you can take your kids along on a whim to see the magic woods that host a very special Santa’s Grotto. It’s free, as is entry to the stunning Kew Gardens, so take a trip down to see this beautiful scenery in a wintery setting.
Chill Factore
In Manchester, the indoor skiing destination Chill Factore is putting on a very special Santa’s grotto experience for children of all ages to enjoy. You can enjoy snow play, tubing, ice sliding and sledging before or after your visit, where your children will receive a gift from Santa himself. There are photo opportunities to help your children remember this special and fun-packed visit, which will make great gifts for all your family.
There’s a wealth of places to go and let your kids be enchanted by the jolly man who makes Christmas so magical for little ones across the world and the effort put in by some of these is commendable. These are just some of the best on offer, but no matter where you take your kids this Christmas, you’ll be making memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Guest post in association with Travelodge
