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Christmas is already just around the corner and I think this will be one of my children’s last visit to Santa! Sob, sob! It’s a very magical time for kiddies and finding the best place to see Father Christmas seems to get harder and busier each year!
With that in mind here are some enchanting places for your children to meet Father Christmas or Santa Claus In Bromley and wider Kent.
So where should you go to visit the Big Man and what type of events are on offer? I’ve been researching and found the best places to see Santa in Bromley and Kent in 2023! Read on…
This is my local area so if you are on the outskirts of London like us but don’t want to head into town, here is where you can find Santa this Christmas.
One of our regular places to visit, visitors get to make Rudolph’s magical reindeer feed in the Grotto stables. Join Mother Christmas in her sewing room to make your very own tree decorations.
Meet Father Christmas privately with your family, in his Grotto and receive an extra special gift to take home and treasure. Not forgetting the all-important photo with Father Christmas!
Tickets are on sale now.
The Glades shopping centre has everything this year from Santa visits, a Santa sorting office, Acrobatic Elves, Gingerbread Men and Nutcracker Performances.
Click here for details.
Embrace the festive season with a must-have visit to a Dobbie’s Santa’s grotto this Christmas. This experience includes meeting with Santa and, of course, a special gift for your little ones.
Click here for details.
Head down to Fenn Bell and climb aboard the Santa Safari! They will whisk you away through the zoo and down to the magical winter wonderland where you can meet the main man himself, Father Christmas.
This gets booked up very quickly so get your ticket HERE.
Enjoy a magical Christmas at Bewl Water in the heart of the enchanted woodland! Tickets include four festive activities, a visit to Santa’s Grotto, a present for each child and live Christmas storytelling performances, so there’ll be plenty of fun to be had and mementos to take home. Stop off in the sweet shop for some marshmallows to toast and explore our themed magical lands and play zones all filled with plenty of photo opportunities!
Book tickets here.
Board the Elf Express this Christmas and immerse yourself in the Magic of the Elf Kingdom and Magical Elf Woods. Our elves need your help to prepare for the big day and can’t wait to welcome you to their world full of festive fun and magic.
With thousands of Christmas lights, sweet treats and memorable encounters with Santa’s top elves, the Elf Express is a unique and unrivalled interactive theatrical treat this Christmas. Now in it’s 9th year, The Elf Express at Quex Park is the Christmas treat not to be missed.
Grab a ticket here.
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Always a great day out. This year you get to meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto. Little ones will be thrilled to choose a special gift from the wonderfully stocked toy shop.
You can immerse yourself in the holiday spirit by graduating from Elf School, indulging in heartwarming Christmas films, exploring the delightful sweet shop, and even building your very own teddy bear. Be sure to catch an enchanting live show and make a stop at The Snow Inn for delectable festive treats and drinks. And don’t forget to hop on The Jingle Express for a merry ride!
Tickets can be booked HERE.
We love Christmas at the Kent and East Sussex Railway, the Santa train is such a different way to celebrate. You get the the pleasure of a steam train ride knowing your child will meet Santa and receive a gift. It gets booked up quickly though so book early!
Check availability HERE.
Your adventure starts exactly like the film, with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ collecting your whole family from Spa Valley Railway to start your magical journey. You’ll meet your favourite icons from the beloved movie, including the Conductor, dancing chefs, a mysterious ghost, and of course the magical Santa Claus himself.
Find out more here.
Nothing says ‘Christmas’ quite like a visit to Father Christmas at Hever Castle. This is one of our favourite places to visit. Travel through the land of Christmas, meet cheerful elves and wander along the paths until you get to Father Christmas’ toy workshop to meet the big man himself!
Find out more information here.
Leeds Castle are offering their usual amazing lights show this year, get your tickets here. However we are most excited about the Narnia, Christmas at the Castle event!
Join them as you travel to a wintry wonderland cursed by an icy spell that has cast eternal winter on this mystical land.
The “The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe” Christmas experience brings the heart-warming story to life. You will encounter the beloved inhabitants of Narnia. Including of course Aslan the Great Lion!
Wander through the snowy landscapes. Witness breathtaking scenes from the book come to life. Indulge in the magic of Christmas in a way only Narnia can deliver. This is sure to be a truly unforgettable experience for all ages to enjoy this beloved literary classic.
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Santa's story time is on at Scotney. There'll be sparkle and wonder guaranteed when Father Christmas visits Scotney Castle this December.
Snuggle down for a cosy Christmas story with the elves and Santa in the decorated hall of the mansion house before chatting to the big man himself. Those on the ‘nice’ list will get an early Christmas gift from Santa while accompanying adults can snap a photo by the decorated Christmas tree to commemorate the event. After meeting Father Christmas, head off to the tea-room for a complimentary gingerbread and cup of delicious hot chocolate.
Santa's story time will last around 45 minutes.
Grab your ticket HERE.
Bluewater’s ‘Believe’ Christmas experience is back with a brand new story theme and makeover! We went last year and our children thoroughly enjoyed it.
On arrival, guests to the grotto experience will discover Santa’s enchanting post room, where they’ll be immersed in festivity and fun with the mischievous elves as they sort through Santa’s letters from children around the world ready for the big day.
Children will be able to decorate their own delicious Christmas gingerbread treat and capture Christmas cheer at the Elfie Selfie posting point, before being invited to meet the big man himself. Families will be hosted personally by Santa in his warm, cosy study where they can share their Christmas hopes and dreams, pose for professional photographs and receive a special present to take home.
Tickets are on sale HERE.
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Father Christmas enjoys his annual visit to Godstone Farm so much, he’s going to come back again this year!
A visit to Father Christmas at Godstone Farm is a unique experience and will include a private meeting with Father Christmas in his cosy grotto, as well as the opportunity to take part in fun and festive activities! It’s the most wonderful time of the year so make it extra special with a magical visit to Godstone Farm.
Tickets are now on sale HERE.
This venue is holding a Christmas Panto event instead called ‘The Elf Who Lost His Voice!’
Things are ticking along nicely at the North Pole this year; lists have been checked (twice), presents have been wrapped, stacked and packed, and Mother Christmas has planned her Christmas Day menu and scheduled her food delivery. As with any household, the closer we get the Christmas the more chaotic things can become and whilst things are nearly ready, there's a fair amount of wrapping paper, gift ribbon and elf elixirs that still need tidying away.
Book your ticket and find out!
Unwrap the joy of Christmas at Salomons Estate as Santa Claus and his merry elves invite you to their magical grotto! Delight in the perfect family day out with a festive treasure trail, gingerbread decorating, reindeer food making, and joyful activities for all with plenty of chocolatey treats for those on Santa’s nice list.
Kickstart the festivities early this year with a delicious three-course Sunday roast on 10th December. Enjoy magical tales from Santa and his elves, straight from the North Pole, as they listen to all your Christmas dreams and wishes. And for the children on his nice list, a special surprise awaits…
Ticket information HERE.
Come along and meet Father Christmas and his magical reindeers. A fantastic Christmas experience for everyone. Walk through his 150ft magical grotto, head into the big Christmas barn and meet all the other wonderful farm animals, feed his reindeer and have fun in the popular snow pit plus much more.
Grab a ticket HERE
Venture deep underground into the Caves and explore the sparkling subterranean wonderland, full of fairytale magic. Write a letter to Father Christmas under the towering Nutcracker Christmas tree…
Or collect a North Pole Penny from the Elf and visit our Wishing Well… Discover the Frozen Forest and the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of Sweets … When it’s time for your family to visit with Father Christmas. You’ll enjoy some time with him in his cosy Christmas Cave, and the children will receive a special gift.
Journey back above ground where you can warm up with one of our luxury hot chocolates and other seasonal treats in the café.
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On 25th and 26th of November discover how Christmas was celebrated during the Second World War!
Immerse yourself in the festivities and watch live demonstrations or browse the market for festive handicrafts & last-minute treats.
Entry to the event is included in standard admission prices.
Find out more here.
Reuthe's is a magical place all year round but Christmas time is our favourite.
They have several events this year from Breakfast with Santa to a Candy Cane Christmas Trial.
To find out more and book, click HERE.
A bonus addition. Trainmaster Kent have a 70-minute Trainmaster Christmas special, where you can meet Elf on the Shelf! Every child receives a personalised bauble and a book. Make your own reindeer food, and participate in their Christmas trail.
Book your tickets here.
I hope you have found plenty of inspiration for some of the best places to see Father Christmas in Bromley and wider Kent.
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