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Santa’s Grotto and Christmas at Fairytale Farm

Tickets are now on sale for Fairytale Farm’s Christmas Fairytale event 2025, which runs weekends from 22 November to 7 December, and daily from 8 December right through to Christmas Eve. Santa’s Grotto is open until 5pm and remains open until 7pm on select dates.
This year, immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as Fairytale Farm recreate the bustling streets of Victorian London. There will be all the popular Christmas experiences from previous years, with the cosy Grotto, Fairytale Castle walk-through, and dazzling Christmas illuminations. Plus, enjoy new additions like Tom’s Toy Shop and the heartwarming magic of a Dickensian Christmas.
- Meet Father Christmas in his cosy Grotto.
- Wandering through the enchanting Fairytale Castle.
- Gazing at the dazzling Christmas illuminations.
Fairytale Farm Christmas Experience Highlights
Every child receives a special Christmas passport to be stamped by Santa’s helpers at magical stops along the way. Your adventure begins at the Fairytale Castle and carries you across the festive world, from the South Pole to the North.
Highlights include:
- Meet the Penguins – dance, play, and visit the Toymaker’s log cabin.
- Santa’s Grotto – journey through the Secret Forest to meet Father Christmas himself in a warm, personal encounter.
- Victorian Wonderland – explore Dickensian London, collect your gift from Tom’s Toy Shop, and follow Scrooge’s transformation with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
- Mother Goose & Friends – join in the merriment with favourite nursery-rhyme characters.
- Mouse Town – discover a festive twist on our beloved miniature world.
Fairytale Farmbelieve your time with Santa should never be rushed. Every grotto visit is just for your family, with time for photos, presents, and sharing your Christmas wishes.
Make a day of it with festive fun around the farm
- Twelve Days of Christmas Trail – sing along, finish the lyrics, and earn your I’ve Been Elfed award.
- Fairy Dell – a sparkling play area under a canopy of fairy lights.
- Dino Dig – discover fossils in our glowing festive dig site.
- Elf Post Sorting Station – join Jolly the Elf to write your letter to Santa, learn Elf Etiquette, and earn your Trainee Elf certificate.
- Animal Encounters – meet our friendly animals and help fill their Christmas stockings!
How Much is Fairytale Farm Santa Grotto?
Fairytale Farm offer an all inclusive price to enjoy the whole whole park so you can make a day of it.
- Child (with gift) – £21.99
- Adult / Older Child (no gift) – £15.99
- Under 2s (with gift) – £9.99
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