Read on for more on Santa's grottos, opportunities to meet Santa and Santa's workshops in Cornwall in 2023...
Updated 02/11/2023
At this time of year Father Christmas becomes an incredibly busy man, but as he’s so friendly and thoughtful he will always find time to listen to your wish lists.
There’s nothing that Father Christmas loves more than talking and listening to children, so he uses his super magical powers to whizz all over the county and can be in many places often at the same time!
You’ll find him in cosy cabins, in sparkly grottos, on festive trains and on horse-drawn sleighs in town centres, shopping centres, garden centres and family attractions.
As he gets exceedingly hungry on his travels he even turns up for breakfast and lunch at some places! So, along with his many helpers, do look out for Santa at the following locations this festive season…
PS. Don’t forget to leave out a treat or two for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. The cheeky elves have told us he likes smelly socks, but we think he would rather have a tasty mince pie!
A very special guest and his helpful elves are coming to the Tunnel of Lights this December, to help make your Christmas wishes come true. This experience includes meeting with Santa and his elves, and a very special festive keepsake to take home.
Join Newquay Zoo for a morning or afternoon meet and greet with Santa and receive a special festive gift! As part of your Santa experience, you will also take part in some Christmas craft activities and enjoy a delicious breakfast or dinner in Café Lemur.
Price includes:
Meet & greet with Santa
One present per child
Christmas craft activity
A selection of breakfast / teatime options and a drink per child
Breakfast with Santa takes place on 16th,17th and 23rd December
Tea with Santa takes place on 19th and 21st December
Join Father Christmas as he returns to Trelissick to entertain families with his festive tales. Father Christmas will visit the stable yard with a special story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissck. Once the storytelling is complete he will hand out a small gift at the end to each child.
Relaxed sessions are available on 2nd 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and December 2023 and are aimed at providing a more relaxed and calmer experience with reduced noise levels and crowds
Santa will be visiting on Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 12: 30pm. Book your free 10 minute visit by popping in to the library, through Facebook messenger or via email
Event for 2023 still to be confirmed
Meet Santa and his Reindeer at Gwel an Mor
Feadon Farm Wildlife and Education Centre, Feadon Lane, Portreath, TR16 4PE.
Keep checking back for more information or keep an eye on their social media and website
Selected dates between 2nd and 23rd December 2023
Christmas at Crealy 2023
Crealy Great Adventure Park, Clyst St Mary, Near Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR
Enjoy seasonal Christmas attractions including a NEW Meet and Greet with Santa experience and a LIVE ice show, festive entertainment, lights and decorations. Check the website for details of festive breaks if you would like to stay a bit longer!
Santa's Magical Ice Show
Sooty's Christmas Show
Buddy and Blossom's Jingle Bell Show
Santa's Magical Post Office
Winter light displays across the Theme Park
Santa Meet and Greet Experience available for an additional cost
Dates to be confirmed for 2023
Santa’s Grotto at Paradise Park
Paradise Park and Junglebarn Play Centre, 16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HB
A fun festive event where you will enjoy tea for the whole family and fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa with a gift for every child as well as an afternoon tea - see the website for details.
Visit the traditional Santa's grotto – just look out for the secret entrance in Fore Street. Santa will be wearing his traditional green robes rather than red. Plus enjoy a lantern parade, street entertainment, live music and old-fashioned merry-go round. Also enjoy late night shopping with shopkeepers dressed up in Victorian clothing, a lantern parade, food stalls, the annual Advent Window Trail and the illuminated Christmas trees above shops and houses. See the video below
1st to 24th December 2023 - FULLY BOOKED FOR 2023
Father Christmas visits The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN
Explore the Gardens on the way to your visit, writing a letter in The Northern Summerhouse on the way. Meet the team in the Festive Reserve yard and enjoy music, Christmas crackers, festive crafts and toasted marshmallows before being scored by the Head Elf to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift before completing the Christmas family trail. (Trail only available during daytime visits). There is also an opportunity to combine your time with Father Christmas with a winter exploration of the Heligan Night Garden - visit the website for details
Dates from 6th December
Finding Father Christmas at the Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
Magical walkabout storytelling and grotto experience taking place on seven December dates. the experience involves families helping the elves look for Father Christmas who is hiding somewhere in the Royal Cornwall Museum. Families will be let through the Museum by Jingle the Elf, hear a wintery tale or two and then meet Father Christmas for the second half of the magical 30 minute encounter.
Meet Santa, post a letter to Santa Underground, Quiz and Xmas trail, badge making, Face painting, Pendeen Silver Band. £10 admission per adult - children free.
Board Santa’s decorated Victorian coach where you will enjoy an hour with Santa and his elves and indulge in a delicious cream tea as Santa reads a Christmas story to you.
One night stay including an exclusive 15 minute Father Christmas experience, artisan bakery breakfast, gift for each child, family time in the indoor swimming pool, adults can enjoy use of the spa facilities and access to drop-in family crafting sessions.
Join Father Christmas in the stable yard as he reads a special story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick with a small gift at the end for each child. Pre-booking is essential.
Nostalgic train journey through the winter countryside into Lappa Valley, indoor soft play, refreshments, write and post your letter to Father Christmas and visit him in his grotto.