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Santa’s Grotto
05 December 2026
Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Venue: Tullie
Website: https://tullie.org.uk/events/santas-grotto-2026/
Mr and Mrs Claus return to Tullie for 2026! Our Santa’s Grotto experience is ticketed for children, with a magical visit to see the man himself and Mrs Claus, in this 15-minute interactive winter wonderland visit. Tickets are £18 for children and include, visit to see Mr & Mrs Claus, photo opportunity and present from Santa, voucher for the Tullie Toy Shop, selection box or sweet selection. This is a very popular event and tickets are limited, book now to avoid disappointment. Accompanying adults are free to the grotto experience. Alongside Santa’s Grotto, we’re putting on a full day of festive fun including a Christmas trail, festive crafts, storytelling, and face painting. Visit tullie.org.uk to find out more and book. Also 6th, 12th & 13th December.