Where to see Santa in Staffordshire this Christmas 2024

There are so many places to see Santa in Staffordshire this year. If you are yet to decide where to see Father Christmas, then maybe this post can help you to decide where to visit in Staffordshire this Christmas. There are some magical family friendly Christmas events in Staffordshire this year, including some really wonderful Santa’s grottos, but events do get booked up early so please do book early to avoid disappointment. You may also love a festive visit to one of the sparkling light trails around Staffordshire this year!

This post will be regularly updated with ideas for where to see Santa in Staffordshire this Christmas 2024 as the information becomes available. This post contains affiliate links.

Places to see Santa in Staffordshire over Christmas

Hanley Market

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Visit Hanley Market this Christmas 2024 to meet Santa in his grotto.

Free visit to Santa with free gift to each child and free face painting. There will also be a ‘guess the number of Christmas ducks’ competition and Christmas Duck Hunt too

Garners garden centre

Garners Garden Centre in Newcastle-u-Lyme (ST5 6SH) is welcoming Santa Clause every weekend throughout December.

A visit to Santa’s Grotto is £8 and includes a gift for each child.

No need to book – just turn up at Garners!

Fletcher’s Family Garden Centre

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Santa Claus is coming to Fletchers every weekend over the Festive period. He will be in his grotto from 10.30am-4.30pm every Saturday and Sunday until 23rd December

Cost is £7.95 per child and each child will receive a free gift. 50p per ticket will go to charity Paprus UK.

To book call the Garden Centre direct on 01785 851057

Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

Selected dates from 29th November – 23rd December 2024

Escape to Alton Towers for a magical and unforgettable Santa sleepover. Enjoy the festive fun with a visit to the theme park and a Santa’s Sleepover. You can enjoy the family friendly rides, head over to the Waterpark, tuck into a festive evening meal and then meet Santa!

Head over to Alton Towers Resort Website to book your Santa Sleepover

Meet Father Christmas at Biddulph Grange Garden

on 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December 2024

Tickets to see Father Christmas cost £12.50, which includes their admission into the garden.

Head over to National Trust for membership and to book your Christmas experience at Biddulph Grange.

Christmas at Middleport Pottery

23rd, 24th & 30th November, and 1st, 7th & 15th DECEMBER 2024 – ALL DATES NOW SOLD OUT

Head over to Middleport Pottery in Stoke on Trent to meet Father and Christmas. Each child receives a personal experience, gift and photograph.

Book tickets and find out more here

EVENT SOLD OUT

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Selected dates between 23rd November – 31st December 2024

Enjoy your favourite rides in Thomas Land (and a few bonus rides as a festive treat!), stroll through the zoo and, brand new for 2024: Thomas’ Hot Chocolate Express, Rusty and Dusty’s Hot Chocolate Factory and Celebration Square – sparkling with a special Christmas glow and filled with festive treats, warming fire pits, live music and entertainment and a meet and greet with Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto!

Book Tickets here

Meet Santa at World of Wedgwood

Santa is stopping over at the World of Wedgwood and you can join him this Christmas 2024

There are plenty of options to meet Santa, choose from;

• STORYTIME IN SANTA’S GROTTO
• AFTERNOON TEA WITH SANTA
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
• SANTA’S TOY WORKSHOP

Visit the Website to book and for prices and available dates.

National ForestAdventure Farm – North Pole Adventure 2024

Selected dates from 23rd November 2024 – 24th December 2024

Read our review from a previous visit to the North Pole Adventure

The National Forest Adventure Farm is situated in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire. If you are thinking of booking The North Pole Adventure  you won’t be disappointed. Each child will received a personalised ticket from Father Christmas. You will find a Victorian High Street, help the magical Elves in the post office,  decorate gingerbread men with Mother Christmas, and meet an interactive polar bear. You can enjoy a special meeting with Santa Claus.

To book Tickets to the North Pole Adventure 2024

Santa at Churnet Valley Railway 2024

You can meet Santa at Churnet Valley railway this year. This is a magical event where Father Christmas and the Churnet Valley Railway welcome you to the Polar Express Train Ride. Here your family can meet Santa and travel on a magical Christmas steam train ride through Staffordshire.

Visit the website for available dates and to book tickets

Meet Santa at Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire

Selected dates between November 16th, 2024 – December 24th, 2024

Meet Father Christmas and his elf at Trentham Garden’s grotto for a magical and unforgettable experience.

The question is, are you on the ‘good list’ this year to receive a small gift from Father Christmas?

Price is £17 per child (£20 per child on Christmas Eve)

Visit the website to book

Santa at the Crepe and Waffle House Trentham Gardens

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Visit the Crepe and Wafflehouse and enjoy breakfast with Santa.

Tickets are priced at £20 per guest and can be purchased in store (or you can call 01782 976080).

We do appreciate that Christmas in Staffordshire is a really expensive time for families. Don’t forget there are some cheap and free days out in Staffordshire.

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