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Santa's Grotto 2026

Step into a North Pole village filled with Christmas fun, with the return of Santa's Grotto!

21 November-24 December* | ticket price from £15- £17

Santa's Grotto is back at Dobbies, bringing a little piece of the North Pole with it!

Little ones can step into a festive village filled with enchanting details, interactive activities, and Christmas surprises. Along the way, they'll visit Santa's Grotto shops, explore the village, and finish their adventure at the Penguin Post Office before enjoying some special time with Santa himself.

There'll be time to share Christmas wishes, enjoy a special moment together, and receive a lovely gift to remember the visit. Every child with a ticket will take home a penguin soft toy in a presentation bag, courtesy of Santa.

Event highlights

  • A special start to the adventure: Make a wish at our enchanted wishing well before stepping through the magic door into the North Pole village.

  • Festive village activities: Visit our Grotto shops and enjoy a selection of interactive activities, finishing at the Penguin Post Office.

  • Time with Santa: Each family enjoys dedicated time with Santa to share their Christmas wishes.

  • A present from Santa: Every ticketed child receives a special penguin soft toy in a presentation bag to take home.

  • Photo opportunities: Capture special moments throughout your visit and enjoy a professional printed photograph with Santa.

Photography

Make your visit one to treasure with professional printed photography, available at reduced rates when booked in advance.

Pre-book your photo package to save 20%, with photo books and festive keepsake frames also available.

*Dates and availability vary by store.

Attendance Instructions

  • The time of your booking is the time to arrive at the Grotto – there are a series of interactive elements to enjoy before meeting Santa. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your booking, entrance will not be possible before your allotted time.
  • All children will get the same gift fom Santa – this is a collectable penguin soft toy, which links with the North Pole village experience.  
  • Children should be accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults due to space restrictions in and around the grotto.  
  • Children must remain under the care and supervision of an adult for the duration of the event.  
  • Not all stores offer an experience on all dates. Please select your local store below to see their availability.   
  • Please be aware that Santa's Grotto may be located outside, so please dress accordingly. 
  • Please refer to our event FAQs which provide lots more detail on common questions.  
  • To give you peace of mind when booking, we have a Book with Confidence policy. Find out more here