Since lockdown #2 is ending and Gloucesteshire being in Tier 2, Santa’s Grotto’s can open…. so here is where you can meet Father Christmas in Gloucestershire (around 40 minutes of Cheltenham). From Breakfast with Santa to Santa Special train rides to meet Santa and his Elves, there are many places to meet Santa in Gloucestershire this year.
Things may change, and details may change so please check all event details with the venue yourself before booking…
Where to visit Father Christmas near Cheltenham…
The Harvester Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa at the Harvester Cheltenham – £6.99 per child.
Dates: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December 2020
Cost:
- £6.99 per child – includes kids breakfast and drink
Book online here: https://www.harvester.co.uk/restaurants/southwest/theredgrovecheltenham/breakfast-with-santa-menu
The Harvester, The Redgrove, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Glos. GL51 6TA
The Hatherley Breakfast with the Elves
Breakfast with Santa’s Elves at The Hatherley pub in Cheltenham.
Dates: 19th, 20th December 2020 from 10am
Cost:
- TBC
Call to book: 01242 571738
The Hatherley, 293 Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham GL51 6HT
Mr Mulligans Breakfast with Santa
Visit Santa at Mr Mulligans in the Brewery for Breakfast with Santa.
Dates: 9 – 11 am on the 19th & 20th December
Cost:
- Under 12s – £8.00 – includes pancakes, selection of syrups, fruit juice.
- Adults – £12.00 – includes breakfast, tea/coffee
What does the cost include?
Breakfast, one game of crazy golf and a socially distanced visit with Santa, including a gift for under 12s.
Book online here: https://mrmulligan.com/
Mr Mulligans Cheltenham Address: Unit 5A, The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta St, Cheltenham GL50 4FA
Phone: 01242 787940
Toby Carvery Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast and a visit from Santa at Toby Carvery Brockworth, Gloucester or Highnam (Over Roundabout).
Dates: 9 – 11 am on the 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December
Cost: £6.99 per child, includes children’s breakfast and drink
Book online here: https://www.tobycarvery.co.uk/
Toby Carvery Brockworth Address: Shurdington Rd, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4PH
Phone: 01452 863441
Toby Carvery Highnam Address: Over Farm Market, Over, Highnam, Gloucester GL2 8DE
Phone: 01452 521191
Dinky Street Role Play
Visit Father Christmas in his special Grotto at Dinky Street on three days only. Includes a 2 hour play session, a visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto, a present and some sweeties.
Dates: all sessions on the 21st, 22nd, 23rd December
Cost: £15.95 and £14.95 depending on session chosen
What does the cost include?
A normal 2 hour play session, a visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto, a present and some sweeties.
Book online here: www.dinkystreet.co.uk
Dinky Street Address: Church Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8LT
Phone: 01242 676064
Pre-lockdown this was one of our favourite places to visit – Dinky Street review
Dobbies, Gloucester
Dobbies have a few events running where you can meet Father Christmas… from a Santa’s Grotto, Breakfast with Santa, to a Christmas Party (again, where you can meet Santa too!)
Santa’s Grotto
Running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December before Christmas, kids receive a present. Parents are able to select the age of the children to enable an appropriate toy to be given at the time of booking.
Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd December
Cost: £11.99
Christmas Party
Running every Saturday and Sunday in December before Christmas, kids receive a present. A family event includes a hot meal and games with Dobbie the Reindeer and the team. Plus, we’ll finish off the afternoon with a visit and gift from Santa.
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 5th – 20th, then 21st, 22nd, 23rd December
Cost: Kids – £13.99 / Adults £5.99
Breakfast with Santa
Running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December before Christmas, kids receive a present. Parents are able to select the age of the children to enable an appropriate toy to be given at the time of booking.
Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd December
Cost: £11.99
Book online here: https://events.dobbies.com/
*** Extra dates/times may be made available according to the website!
Dobbies Address: Bath Rd, Haresfield, Gloucester GL10 3DP
Phone: 01452 721081
GWSR Toddington Santa Experience Train
Starting at Toddington Station a 10 minute trail journey to the North Pole (Winchcombe) to visit to Santa. Have a walk through a wonderland of lights, trees, and decorations. Everyone gets some refreshments, including mulled wine, if requested, and children get a ‘high quality present’ from Santa and receive a goodie bag for the journey home.
Dates: until 3rd January 2021
Cost: SOLD OUT, but tickets available for between 27th December – 3rd January
Book online here: https://www.gwsr.com/
Evesham Light Railway Santa Train
The Valley / Evesham Country Park
A train ride and visit to Santa’s Grotto
Dates: weekends from 5th December and 22nd, 23rd, 24th December 2020
Cost:
- Adults £5.50
- Children (2-15) £8.50
- Children Under 2 £5.50 (including visit to Santa & present)
- Under 2’s who do not require a present from Santa are free and do not require a ticket.
What does the cost include?
Train ride, Santa visit, present for children. Seasonal refreshments including a locally made mince pie and warm spiced apple drink, Children have a biscuit and a squash whilst waiting to meet Santa.
Book online here: http://www.evlr.co.uk/
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Cattle Country
Meet Father Christmas at Cattle Country and take a ride in his sleigh, collect a Christmas Eve kit from the Elves, write a Christmas List and post it to The North Pole and make a Christmas decoration
Dates: 5th – 23rd December
Cost:
- Children (age 4+): £13
- Toddlers (age 1-3) & Concessions: £8.50
- Adults: £12
- Babies under one: FREE
Book your Santa time slot when you arrive.
Book online here: https://www.cattlecountry.co.uk/christmas
*** Extra dates/times may be made available according to the website!
Cattle Country Address: Berkeley Heath Farm House, Berkeley GL13 9EW
Phone: 01453 810510
Perrygrove Railway Twilight Trains
Perrygrove Railway in the Forest of Dean are running Twilight Trains with Santa and light up animals along the way. It looks magical!
Dates: 5 th – 23rd December
Cost: various – £31 for 2-3 seat compartment, £62 for 4-6 person compartment.
Book online here: https://www.perrygrove.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-perrygrove/twilight-trains/
*** Extra dates/times may be made available according to the website!
Perrygrove Railway Address: Perrygrove Rd, Coleford GL16 8QB
Phone: 01594 834991
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