Unique places to see Santa in the UK this year

from reindeer lodges to castles & secret log cabins

Meeting Father Christmas is an important December activity for families across the country.

Here are the best places to meet Santa this festive season.

The Winter's Tail will run until December 31, 2023.

Chessington World of Adventures

£35 per person

Tickets also include access to selected rides and attractions.

Greater London

An immersive family experience that lasts between 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Wishmas

Tickets start from £29 per person

but visitors will need to pay extra for the meet-and-greet experience.

London

It will run up until Christmas Eve.

Reindeer Lodge

Tickets must be booked in advance online

Wales

with a ticket for a family of four costing £62.

It runs until December 24, 2023

The Grotto

Entry tickets must be booked in advance online

Milton Keynes

with children's tickets costing £16.50 and adult tickets costing £5.50.

Known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities.It runs until December 24, 2023

Santa Breaks in Aviemore

Scotland

Three-night Christmas breaks in December start from £209 per family, per night.

It will run until December 23, 2023.

Santa at Bamburgh Castle

Northumberland

and each ticket costs £19.95 per child.

Entry tickets to the grotto must be booked in advance online