The Most Magical Santa’s Grottos in Greater Manchester

The Grotto at The Trafford Centre is making a grand return! After a magical season that captivated so many, you are invited to be part of the next enchanting journey in 2024. Don’t let this chance slip away – join the waitlist now to secure priority access to the first release…

• Printworks

Your family favourite Christmas event is back! Come along and enjoy a delicious breakfast and festive fun and games with the friendly team. While Santa's reindeer are busy in Lapland getting ready for their trip around the world, Santa will be paying us a visit, so make sure you're on your…

Hop aboard the Santa Cruise this winter for a magical festive experience along the Manchester Ship Canal! Departing from Salford Quays, this one-hour journey offers the perfect opportunity to meet Father Christmas as he brings a bit of his grotto on board. Enjoy the historic sights of…

• Cockfields Farm

Get Ready for Santa Paws! 'Tis the season to snap the cutest, sweetest, and sometimes funniest photo of your pooch with Santa himself. Join Cockfields Farm for a pawsome afternoon, book a timeslot for your pampered pooch to meet the big, bearded man in red, and capture that pawfect photo while…

• Cockfields Farm

Step into the enchanting world of Cockfield's Farm Park this Christmas and embark on a magical journey like no other. True enchantment awaits when you encounter the legendary figure himself, Santa Claus. Begin your adventure by following the glow of the northern lights, leading you to meet…

• The Trafford Centre

Trafford Centre proudly presents a Broadway-style extravaganza to kickstart the festive season, titled  The Christmas Gift  featuring Britain's Got Talent runner up and dancer Lilliana Clifton.  Taking place on Saturday 16 November in The Orient at 11.30am and 3pm, the event…

• East Lancashire Railway

You better not pout and you better not cry, Santa Claus is coming to town! Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway’s famously festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley alongside colourful…

• Cockfields Farm

Breakfast with Santa The farm will be open from 10am - 12.30pm  Breakfast will be served from 10am - 11am After breakfast you will be invited to have a photo with Santa and receive a gift. On the day you will be able to meet their real reindeer, make reindeer dust, feed the barn animals and…

Christmas At Village - Family Breakfast with Santa  Breakfast with Santa Ticket Includes: All you can eat family buffet breakfast Special visit from Santa or one of his friends Doors open 9am

• Tatton Park

A holiday favourite, families can see Father Christmas and his elf helpers in a festive grotto at the Farm. Enjoy roaming entertainers, live music with festive choirs and brass bands and stop off for a tasty treat in the Christmas Cafe located in the Clydesdale Barn. Huddle together in Santa’s…

• Quarry Bank

Wish lists at the ready! Join in for a special 30- minute session of festive activities and crafts, including a private family visit to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift. Suitable for children from 6 months to 10 years. Tickets are also on sale for the baby and toddler festive play…

Experience a special festive visit to one of Stockport's oldest houses. Your visit will begin with a trail through the historic rooms in Staircase House, where you can enjoy activities and crafts. At the end of your visit your family will meet Father Christmas in his grotto and all children will…

Join Manchester City Council and Friends of Platt Fields Park for a Magical Winter Wonderland on Sunday, 8th December! From 11am to 2:30pm, explore a festive advent trail in the Shakespearean Garden and visit Santa's Grotto at the Froghouse in the Market Garden. Then, head to the Lakeside Centre…

Join the elves for some fun in their enchanting workshop, including making magical reindeer food ready to sprinkle on your lawn on Christmas Eve! Then enter the magical grotto to enjoy a story from Santa and receive a gift for each child and finish the experience with a ride on the Miniature…

Join in at Brookdale Park for our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 16th December from 11am-1:30pm! Enjoy for free: arts and crafts, a climbing wall, facepainting and a Santa's grotto, plus much more. All are welcome!  

Celebrate Christmas at Wythenshawe Hall!  Join the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall for a festive weekend on Saturday, 14th December, and Sunday, 15th December, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Entry to the hall is £3 per each person and Santa's Grotto is £3.50 per child (adults go free!) Please…