Visit Santa in Surrey and the South East 2021
Welcome to our blog on where to Visit Santa in Surrey and the South East 2021. As we near mid November the availability for a lot of Santa visits declines and in a lot of cases has sold out. But I have dug deep and found some places that still have availability.
Chessington Garden Centre
Santas Wonderland at Chessington Garden Centre was cut short last year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic so they’re back and raring to go again in 2021.
Where is it?
Chessington Garden Centre
Chessington
KT9 2NG
When is it?
A popular choice for Santa in Surrey is Chessington Garden Centre and there is still weekday availability from 23rd November to 15th December, slots can be booked up to 5pm in the evening.
Price:
£18.50 per child
£4.50 per adult
£7.25 under 1’s
Where to book:
Book on the Chessington Garden Centre Website here.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
It sounds like this epic Wonderland is coming back bigger and better this year and within the Park is an area dedicated to the littlest Children, Santa Land. Within Santa Land is the opportunity to meet the big man himself, visit’s to him are included in your ticket. Rides within Santa Land have to be purchased separately.
Where is it?
Hyde Park in London. For full details on how best to get to the Park visit here.
When is it?
19th November to 3rd January. There is currently good availability during the week and on some weekend slots. But it is definitely filling up fast!
Price
You MUST pre book tickets.
Admission prices vary depending on whether you purchase peak or off peak tickets. Once you select the time you wish to arrive you then choose the Attractions you want to add on to your tickets. Full information can be found here.
Where to book
Click here to book.
Chessington World of Adventures Winters Tail
Adventurers visiting Winter’s Tail up to 24th December will be guaranteed to meet Father Christmas! Guided by one of his jolly elves, you’ll make your way deep into a snowy wonderland before stepping foot into Father Christmas’ charming grotto where your group will enjoy a private audience with the big man himself.
Where is it?
Chessington World of Adventures
Leatherhead Rd,
Chessington
KT9 2NE
When is it?
Selected Dates 27th November – 3rd Jan 2022
Price
Prices start at £20 per adult/child. Its £30 per adult/child for Peak Dates. There is good availability at the time of writing.
Where to book
Book on the Chessington World of Adventure website here.
Drusillas Park
Each visit to Santa’s Grotto includes a personal one-to-one with Santa, photo opportunity and a magical Christmas gift! As you must also book tickets to Drusillas Park you get access to everything it has to offer for the day.
Where is it?
Drusillas Park,
Alfriston,
East Sussex,
BN26 5QS
When is it?
20th November to 23rd December. There is currently good availability for most dates at time of writing.
Price
Visits to Santa are £17.50 per person.
You must also book tickets into Drusillas Park which is Adult or Child age 2+ £26.00 (booked online) £32.50 (gate price) Seniors 60+ £24.00 (booked online) £30.50 (gate price).
Where to book
Book tickets here.
Rural Life Living Museum
Enjoy a train ride around the Museum site from the Reeds Road Station, before meeting Santa in his enchanted grotto where the children will receive a gift from the man in red himself, and the adults can enjoy some Christmas refreshments.
Where is it?
Rural Life Living Museum
The Reeds Road,
Tilford,
Farnham,
SURREY
GU10 2DL
When is it?
4th and 5th December and 11th and 12th December. There’s currently good availability on a lot of slots, however some are starting to sell out.
Price
£15 per child, £10.50 per adult. Tickets include a full day at the Museum, and the time booked is the time your train leaves Reeds Road Station (within the Museum).
Where to book
Book tickets on their website here.
Summary
It wasn’t easy to find places with availability to Visit Santa in Surrey and the South East 2021. I would expect that the majority of the above will also sell out in the coming weeks too. So if you plan to book, go go go!
Has the current climate made you debate whether Christmas is better in the UK or Abroad? Check out this fantastic post by Emma here discussing just that!
If you’d like to see more festive events in Surrey and the South East this Christmas, then check out our post here.
