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Magical Journey to Santa's Grotto

Tong

Magical Journey to Santa's Grotto


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Santa's Grotto

Tingley, Dean's York, Pennine

Santa's Grotto


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Breakfast or Tea With Santa

Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, Dean's York, Dean's Scarborough, Pennine

Breakfast or Tea With Santa


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Santa's Light Trail

Tingley

Santa's Light Trail


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Santa's Grotto Experiences

Our Santa's Grotto's are back and more magical than ever before. Whether it’s your first grotto visit or a much loved family tradition, it’s time to believe…

  • Tong Garden Centre

    Magical Journey to Santa's Grotto

    25-30 Minute Experience

    £22.95 per child
    £11.95 under 12 Months

    Enjoy a magical festive visit with Santa at Tingley, York & Pennine. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes, pose for a festive photo and receive a special toy gift to take home.

  • Tingley, York & Pennine

    Santa's Grotto

    10-15 Minute Experience

    £13.95 per child
    £11.95 under 12 months

    Enjoy a Traditional Santa’s Grotto adventure, join the big man himself in his beautifully themed grotto. Sing songs, read stories, and share your Christmas wish. Then select your perfect gift to take home from Santa's toy shop.

A Christmas Gift for Each Paid Child Ticket

Choose one of our thoughtfully selected gifts which are sure to bring smiles to the faces of the little ones, making their visit all the more special.

Have your little ones’ dreams come true as they meet Santa and share their magical Christmas wish.

Each grotto experience is a group meeting with Santa

Tong:- 3 children max per group
Tingley:- 6 children max per group
Pennine & York:- 6 children max per group

Santa's Grotto Frequently Asked Questions

Which centres have a Santa's Grotto

A Santa's Grotto Experience is available at Tong, Tingley, York & Pennine.

Tong Garden Centre

Be guided by jolly elves through a beautifully themed grotto, meet Santa, share your wish, and take home a special gift.

Tingley, York & Pennine

Join Santa in his magical grotto for as he spreads joy, laughter and christmas cheer. After meeting Santa you can choose a thoughtfuly selected gift from his Toy Shop.

Can I purchase a ticket on the day?

Booking for Santa’s grotto is only available online and, as dates sell out quickly, it is unlikely you will be able to purchase a ticket on the day. We strongly advise booking online in advance to avoid disappointment.

How long is my experience?

Grotto Experience at Tingley, York & Pennine lasts approximately 15 minutes.

Grotto Experience at Tong Garden Centre lasts approximately 25 minutes.

Please read:

Your session will start at the specified time shown on your ticket (this will be specified online when booking and on your ticket when booked).

Please arrive at the Grotto waiting area approximately 10 minutes before the time stated on your ticket. The centre can very busy so do allow adequate time to park and make your way through the centre.

Please ensure you allow plenty of time to travel and park, as we do get busy – particularly at weekends.

Do you offer refunds?

Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Is this an individual visit to see Santa?

Our Santa's Grotto experience is a group visit to see santa.

Tingley, York & Pennine: X children max per group.

Tong Garden Centre: X children max per group.

Is there a limit to the amount of adults that can attend?

A maximum of two adults per child ticket will be permitted.

How do I cancel my booking?

Unfortunately, once a booking has been made, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Customer Testimonials

We visited Tong Garden Centre to see Santa, and it was an amazing experience. Everything was beautifully done. We followed a Christmas story through different rooms, each one magical in its own way. Candycane Elf went above and beyond to make my children feel comfortable especially my autistic child, who absolutely adored her.

Amanda Carvell

Had an amazing time visiting Santa. All his elves were lovely with the little ones, getting down to their levels to talk to them. The trip was very well organized and kept the children all entertained and the small groups made it personal. The toy work shop was a brilliant idea and my grandson loved being able to pick his own present from Santa rather than a generic age pre wrapped.

Paul Marshall

Brilliant experience during our Santa's grotto visit. Lovely place, reasonable prices and good food.

Michael Wright

Amazing atmosphere staff were brilliant made it very magical for the santa experience and santa was the very best

Linzi O'Toole

Absolutely fantastic, staff/actors are excellent and really committed. Staging is superb. Toy selection is excellent too. Plus adults are free. Been to a few Santa's grotto and this one is the benchmark!

Chris Ashworth

My Grandson had a lovely time, the displays, Santa & his elves were great, very enthusiastic & clearly had done their homework on kids tv. Great idea allowing the children to pick their own toy from a large choice, instead of getting some cheap toy pre wrapped. Will definitely be booking for next year.

Tracy Scott

Been tonight absolutely fantastic … my 4 years old loved it … Santa and all the elves was so lovely and great fun … Merry Christmas to you all x

Emma Murphy

Came for a visit today and loved it, thank you all x

Zoe Chapman

We took our grandson here last weekend and it was fantastic and well worth the money!🥰

Nichola Greenwood

Available at all Yorkshire Garden Centres

Breakfast With Santa

Calling all Parents, Grandparents and Grown ups - make magical memories with your little ones this Christmas at our Breakfast with Santa experience available at all our centres.

Child Set Breakfast – £

Includes a set breakfast of sausage, bacon, baked beans, fried egg (only), one slice of toast, unlimited juice, cracker, toy and visit from Santa.

Adult Set Breakfast – £

Maximum of 2 Adults per order - Includes a full set breakfast of sausage, two bacon, fried egg(only), baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, hash brown and 2 slices of toast and butter plus a pot of Yorkshire Tea or regular filter coffee.

Book your tickets

ENJOY 20% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING BEFORE MONDAY 31ST AUGUST

Step into the magic of Christmas with a visit to Santa’s Grotto as part of your Light Trail adventure. From the moment you arrive, little faces will light up as they meet Santa himself in his festive grotto, share their Christmas wishes, and pose for a magical family photo with the big man himself.

Then comes the moment every child waits for - choosing their very own toy to take home, straight from Santa’s magical toy shop.

Filled with festive wonder, smiles, and magical memories, this special 10–15 minute experience is the perfect start for your family’s Light Trail Christmas adventure.

Light Trail Only

If you have already arranged to meet Santa this Christmas, the Light Trail is available to book as its own experience. Experience the magic of Christmas as you wander through our enchanting Light Trail filled with dazzling illuminations, festive scenes and seasonal fun for all ages.

Light Trail at Tingley