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Meet Santa 2026

Make a little Christmas magic with a special one-to-one visit from Santa at Dobbies.

11–24 December | £12 per child

Santa is making time in his busy Christmas schedule to visit Dobbies, and he'd love to see you!

During this special festive experience, children will have the chance to spend dedicated time with Santa, tell him their Christmas wishes, and enjoy a lovely seasonal moment together. Each child will also receive a special penguin soft toy to take home as a keepsake from their visit.

It's a lovely addition to a family Christmas shopping trip, giving little ones something extra to look forward to along the way.

Event highlights

  • A special visit with Santa: Give little ones time to chat with Santa and share their Christmas wish lists.

  • Capture the excitement: Professional digital photography is available to help you remember the occasion.

  • A gift to take home: Every child receives a special penguin soft toy as a present from Santa.

  • A festive shopping stop: Enjoy a little Christmas treat for the children while visiting Dobbies.

Photography

Professional digital photography is available, so you can capture the whole family enjoying their visit.

Please note: Due to limited space, Meet Santa takes place within the main garden centre, not in a separate grotto.

Attendance Instructions

  • This experience is available at selected Dobbies stores only.

  • Not all participating stores offer the experience on every advertised date. Please select your local store to view availability.
  • If you're looking for our fully immersive Santa's Grotto experience, please visit the Santa's Grotto event page.
  • There is one gift from Santa for all ages – this is a keepsake from the Meet Santa experience.
  • Please refer to our Event FAQs for more information before booking.
  • To give you peace of mind, all bookings are covered by our Book with Confidence policy.

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