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Santa's Grottos in Swindon | Where to meet Santa in Swindon

Christmas is here and it's time to celebrate the festive period like never before as Father Christmas makes his way to Swindon. Santa's grottos are being set up all around Swindon and the surrounding areas in 2022 so if you're looking for somewhere to take your little ones to meet Santa this year, then check out these Santa's Grotto events in Swindon going ahead this Christmas.

Check out the best Santa's Grottos in and around Swindon for Christmas 2022 below...

Santa Storytime at STEAM

Santa Storytime at STEAM

Where: STEAM Musuem, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon, SN2 2TA

When: 3rd December and 4th December 2022

Session times: 10.15am, 11.00am, 11.45am, 13.00pm, 13.45pm, 14.30pm and 15.15pm

About: To complete the Christmas magic, Santa will be stopping by in Swindon for a magical visit at the STEAM Museum.Two days of amazing Christmas fun await those in attendance with Father Christmas himself telling one of his best Xmas stories. Children will enjoy a festive story, plus a wrapped gift in the Museum’s specially staged, Hawksworth Hall.

Price: £8.00 per child

How to book: Online via HERE!

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Kidz About - Santa's Workshop

Kidz About - Santa's Workshop

Where: Kidz About Swindon, Mead Way, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7UT

When: 27th & 28th November, 4th & 5th December, 11th & 12th December | Every day from 17th - 24th December 2022

About: Meet Santa and his toymaking elves at Kidz About this December and enjoy an afternoon filled with soft play, Christmas activities, and the chance to meet Santa in his winter wonderland. All kids will receive a token to use in the toy workshop that will allow them to choose a present from Father Christmas' personal collection of gifts to take home with them.

Price: Child £15, Adult £2

How to book: Book online to reserve your space.

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Roves Farm - Christmas Experience

Where: Roves Farm & Visitor Centre, Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG

When: 27th November - 23rd December 2022

About: The brilliant Christmas experience is returning to Roves Farm in 2022 as Father Christmas and his elves bring festive fun to the farm.

Travel through the farm's twinkling Christmas light trail, visit Santa in his grotto where you’ll sit in his sleigh and be able to speak to Father Christmas, and even be granted access to the elves toyshop. You can even try your hand at making some delicious treats for Rudolph and the Reindeers at this special festive experience.

Roves Farm is leaving no present unwrapped this Christmas with so much going on at the family-fun venue so if you’re looking to visit a Santa’s grotto near Swindon then book your tickets now.

Price: Range from Free - £26.50

How to book: Book online by clicking HERE or the button below.

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Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Santa Specials

Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Santa Specials

Where: Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blundson, Swindon, SN25 2DA

When: November 26th and 27th, then December 3rd 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th 2022

About: Santa is coming to Swindon & Cricklade Railway this Christmas and will be waiting in his grotto to meet all the children of Swindon as the festive period arrives.

Visit Santa’s grotto at Swindon & Cricklade Railway and enjoy a day of unforgettable Xmas fun meeting Father Christmas, taking pictures with Christmas characters, and enjoying a special festive train ride at one of Swindon's best day out locations at this festive-themed railway adventure.

Price: Adult £14, Child £14, Senior £13, Under 2 £7

How to book: Book tickets via online HERE!

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Cotswold Reindeer Herd - Christmas Event

Where: Henley Cottage, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, GL7 5RS

When: 19th November - 31st December 2022

About: It wouldn’t be Christmas without Reindeers and the team at Cotswold Reindeer Herd certainly know a thing about celebrating the festive period with their Santa experience bringing Father Christmas to the Cotswolds in 2022.

Just a short drive from Swindon you can join Santa in his grotto, interact with the wonderful real reindeer and even pick up your Christmas tree. This Santa’s grotto experience is certainly a family-festive day out not to miss.

Price: £19.50 per child

How to book: Book online HERE.

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DoubleTree by Hilton - Visit Santa’s Grotto

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Swindon, Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8UZ

When: November 6th + 7th 2021

About: Get in the Christmas spirit by visiting Santa in his snow-filled grotto at Swindon’s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel as we build-up to the best holiday of the year. Meet santa and his elves, grab a picture with Father Christmas himself and take an early Xmas present home with you as Santa decides whether you’ve been naughty or nice. Book your tickets for Santa’s grotto and get ready for Christmas in Swindon.

Price: £11.37pp

How to book: Book tickets online.

Santa Grotto - Mamas Events

Santa Grotto - Mamas Events

Where: STEAM Musuem, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon, SN2 2TA

When: Sunday 11th December

Session times: 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm and storytime sessions every 15 minutes between 12pm - 1pm and 2pm - 3pm.

About: Santa has swung by Swindon to visit all the boys and girls before Christmas Day, with his grotto being brought from the North Pole to the MECA. Book your session to visit Santa and his elves and tour the various Christmas stalls that have been set up inside the venue. Make it a special festive day out by joining in with festive treats, Christmas music and more at this special event.

Price: £8.00 per visit

How to book: Online via HERE!

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