Top 10 Places to Visit Father Christmas in The West Midlands in 2025
National Sea Life Centre – Santa’s Grotto Experience
From 29th November – 24th December 2025 sea explorers will be able to marvel at over 2000 amazing creatures, including jaw-some sharks, cheeky gentoo penguins and the UK’s first and only sea otters, Ozzy and Ola before entering our glittering grotto where Santa and his cheeky elves will be waiting in their magical winter wonderland to say hello and find out what’s on the top of those Christmas lists this year!
Every child who visits Santa in his grotto will be given a present to take home and enjoy!*
Tickets to see Santa is an additional charge, priced from £8.50pp [2025 price] and all guests must also hold a valid ticket to the attraction for the same day.
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*All children require a ticket to see Santa, including under 3’s. Babies in arms (under 12 months) do not require a ticket if they are accompanying another paying child unless you would like them to have the full Santa experience with a gift.
https://www.visitsealife.com/birmingham
Cadbury’s World Christmas 2025
ENJOY A DAY OUT THAT’S CHOC-FULL OF FESTIVE FUN THIS CHRISTMAS AT CADBURY WORLD!
Discover our chocolatey zones and a whole host of seasonal activities for all the family; dates for 2025 are to be confirmed! Tickets include entry to the pantomime and a visit to see Santa in his exclusive stage show!
https://www.cadburyworld.co.uk
The Snowdome, Staffordshire 2025
Santa’s back at the SnowDome for Christmas 2025 with a family festive extravaganza! From 15th November to the 3rd Jan, his magical winter wonderland in the snow returns and this year he’s all set to spread even more magic along the way… with real snow, real animals and the ALL NEW winter wonderland show. It’s the ultimate Christmas adventure for all the family! Tickets from £20.
https://www.snowdome.co.uk/santas-winter-wonderland
Check out the
- Santa’s Christmas Snow Trail
- The all-new Santa Show
- Sant’s Christmas Village
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Exotic Zoo, Telford Christmas 2025
https://www.exoticzoo.co.uk/pages/christmas
This one is a real local for us in Telford. Around 4 years ago, our local ‘Animal Man’ set up camp in an independent garden centre. Following the acquisition of their Zoo License, the small Zoo has grown in size and stature over the past year and is now an excellent little day out. Father Christmas takes up residence in their Igloo, and the children encounter several real animals before meeting the man himself. With a chance to see some old favourites such as Little the Donkey and Dodger the Horse and more exotic creatures such as Elsa and Rosie the Snakes, the children get a fabulous experience and lots of hands-on opportunities too! There is a small café in the garden centre that serves excellent tea and cake, and the children have a gift included in their Father Christmas visit, too.
Something new is arriving at Exotic Zoo this Christmas… 🎄
A magical Christmas Village and an all-new Santa’s Grotto are on their way. Watch this space for more info on dates and timings
– the festive magic is about to begin! ✨
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Santa Safari at Hawkstone Park and Follies Christmas 2025
Date: 28th November 2025 ‐ 23rd December 2025
Arrive at Hawkstone Park Hotel and check in for your trip. After a warming festive drink you’ll be whisked off in one of our Land Rovers across the Park, under the Wishing Arch and up the steep hill to Santa’s spectacular network of caves.
Wander around the decorated, fairy-lit caverns and tunnels until you finally arrive at your destination – the magical grotto itself! Where every child is greeted by Santa and gets a gift.
Pre-booking is essential, and spaces fill up quickly, so book yours as soon as you can!
(Once tickets are available, scroll to the bottom of the page to view tickets if you are using a mobile device)
Price for a vehicle up to 6 people:
Daylight: Between £139.00 to £145.00
Twilight: Between £139.00 to £162.00
Price for a vehicle up to 8 people:
Daylight: £175.00 or £180.00
Twilight: £175.00 or £194.00
Twilight: £175.00 or £190.00
https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/events-tickets/follies-safari-2025
Santa Hunts at Black Country Living Museum 2025
Visit this December for an Enchanted Christmas…
Santa Hunts are making a welcome return with a brand new storyline for 2025. This year, Santa has decided to have a little festive fun and has hidden somewhere in our canalside village – the elves need your help to solve the clues and find him!
Climb aboard our vintage bus to explore the village and seek out Santa Claus. Join in the yuletide spirit, take part in our festive tasks and help our jolly historic characters prepare for Christmas. Don’t forget to pop into our Edwardian school to write up your special secret wish too, all before meeting the big man himself!
Be ready for our Christmas VIP as Santa will ensure to meet each child individually for a chat and of course, they will receive a Christmas gift. Santa isn’t camera shy, so you are welcome to take a photo or ask our helpful elves to take one for you.
Plus, in true Christmas spirit we haven’t forgotten about the grown-ups, who will receive a voucher for a complimentary mulled wine or non-alcoholic drink and a mince pie.
Although we recognise that Christmas is a magical time for those of all ages, we recommend this event to those aged 3+.
Tickets are selling fast; limited dates and timeslots available.
November:
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November
December:
Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Saturday 20, Sunday 21, Monday 22, Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 December
Prices
- Adult ticket (16+): £19.50
- Child ticket (6m-15), including a gift from Santa: £14.50
- Essential carer ticket,* £9.75
Family Christmas Event at the Shakespeare Family Homes
No information for 2025 as yet.
Hall’s Croft, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk
Father Christmas will be stopping off at Sunnycroft again in 2025
Step inside Sunnycroft in 2025 for a spellbinding Christmas journey where pantos collide, and Father Christmas is waiting just for you.
This 25-minute festive adventure turns Sunnycroft into your own private stage for a Christmas panto mash-up. Armed with Jack’s magic beans, you’ll journey through the house to follow Jack and the Beanstalk, but in true panto style, a few wrong turns could land you in all sorts of other stories. Keep your eyes peeled for a slipper left “behind you,” a mischievous genie ready to grant wishes, or a giant who’s “stomping around the house.” Each twist and turn is packed with panto laughs, surprises, and a few cheeky “Oh no, he didn’t!” moments.
Meeting Father Christmas is the perfect finale to your Sunnycroft adventure. Step into his festive world, share your Christmas wishes, and enjoy a moment of wonder together. And if you happen to bring along Jack’s magic beans, who knows? Father Christmas might have a plan for them.
Father Christmas will be visiting Sunnycroft from Friday 5 December to Tuesday 23 December.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday 1 September.
This event is split into two listings, bookings are available by date: 5-14 December and 17-23 December.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/sunnycroft/christmas-at-sunnycroft
Breakfast or Tea with Santa at Dobbies in 2025, Shrewsbury
Start the festive season with a morning full of magic, memories and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer at our Santa’s Breakfast event – plus a very special hands-on activity for your little ones.
From 29 Nov – 24 Dec* | From £18 – £20 per child, date dependant and from £9 per adult
Once you have selected your preferred location and date you will be able to choose your meal options, subject to availability:
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies, Shrewsbury 2025
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
From 23 Nov – 24 Dec* | From £14 – £16 per child, date dependant
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
- Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving ice sport games and a reindeer stable where you can make your own reindeer food. Please note there are no real reindeers involved in the experience.
- Fun activities: ice fishing, snowball shootout, reindeer food making and more.
- Meet Santa: individual time with Santa where your children can share their Christmas wishes.
- Photo opportunities: capture the moment with a professional printed photo with Santa with reduced rates at time of booking.
- Gift from Santa: every child will receive a wrapped gift suitable for their age range.
Ho Ho hope to see you there!
The Polar Express Telford 2025
Our experience took place at Telford Steam Railway and without a doubt, this has to be the BEST Father Christmas experience we have had over the last few years! Booking tends to get filled up around 6 months before hand at The Telford Steam Railway but I did notice that other stations are coming on board (for example Moor Street in Birmingham who at the time of writing this, still had tickets available!). It all begins with the obligatory dressing in pyjamas and dressing gowns (with extra layers if it is cold!) and arrival at the station where you see part of the story played out by actors…As in the story, the train arrives with the Conductor who calls for anyone who wants to get aboard. If you have your ticket, you can get on the train! With hot chocolate and cookies served by dancing waiters and waitresses, the journey is exciting and festive and with a visit from Father Christmas who presents that all important bell, it was an experience that I think will stay with us forever!
https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/thepolarexpress.html
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