Wiltshire


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fairwood-lakes-warminster"><a href="https://www.fairwoodlakes.com/santa/">Fairwood Lakes</a>, Warminster</h2>



<p>Santa is definitely the star of the show over at <a href="https://www.fairwoodlakes.com/santa/">Fairwood Lakes</a>. The event includes story time in the Santa Express, a gift and a festive trail. Follow the twinkly lights and clues towards Santa’s Village, then warm up with a hot chocolate, loaded with whippy cream and marshmallows. Tickets £13.50, which also gives you access to the soft play and outdoor play area.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-santa-express-blunsdon"><a href="https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/product/santa-express-december/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Santa Express</a>, Blunsdon</h2>



<p>Hop aboard the Swindon to Cricklade railway and chug through the countryside, before hopping off at the North Pole to visit Mr Frosty and his friend Father Christmas. Dates (15,16,20,21) always sell out faster than the intercity express, so be quick if you want to bag a seat on this one. <a href="https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/product/santa-express-december/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a> from £8.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-guildhall-square-salisbury"><a href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/salisbury-city-council" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guildhall Square</a>, Salisbury</h2>



<p>Santa alert! The man himself has taken up residence in Salisbury’s Guildhall Square, and he’ll be in his grotto until Christmas Eve. After listening to a festive tale, kids will be treated to a gift from Santa’s workshop. Tickets are just £8, book <a href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/salisbury-city-council" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-merchant-s-house-marlborough"><a href="https://themerchantshouse.co.uk/event/meet-father-christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Merchant&#8217;s House</a>, Marlborough</h2>



<p>With acres of oak panelling and gigantic fireplaces, The Merchant’s House in Marlborough is a pretty fab spot to visit the big man. He’ll be popping up on 14<sup>th</sup> December, plus you’ll find Christmas trees, garlands, gingerbread and snowflakes, all lit by twinkling candlelight. Santa <a href="https://themerchantshouse.co.uk/event/meet-father-christmas/">tickets</a> (£15) include a gift, plus you’ll get to explore the house.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-wharf-devizes"><a href="https://katrust.org.uk/our-boats/kenavon-venture-bookings/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1mglWr2qvqD40wydLjwOlGhVp-WjswwCE3k2DTqgRuq36O5UINu8Hq_so_aem_H3EQHNaeWxxmCNrm5ChhLQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Wharf</a>, Devizes </h2>



<p>Fancy a festive cruise down the Kennet &amp; Avon canal? Hotfoot it to The Wharf at Devizes, where you can jump aboard for an hour-long trip on the Kenavon Venture. Father Christmas will be in attendance, plus there’s mince pies and mulled wine for the adults. The trip runs on select dates until 23<sup>rd</sup>,<a href="https://katrust.org.uk/our-boats/kenavon-venture-bookings/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1mglWr2qvqD40wydLjwOlGhVp-WjswwCE3k2DTqgRuq36O5UINu8Hq_so_aem_H3EQHNaeWxxmCNrm5ChhLQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> tickets</a> from £12.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lacock-abbey-lacock"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/lacock/events/20d3f2d6-6fae-4e4f-9be5-7afe10266b7a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lacock Abbey</a>, Lacock</h2>



<p>Possibly the most magical spot in the county (Harry Potter was filmed here for a reason!), Lacock is twinkling with Christmas lights. The abbey’s Great Hall will be all dressed up for the season, plus there’s a reindeer trail for children to follow. This year the Servant’s Hall is also being transformed into a cosy Christmas grotto from 14th, where Mother Christmas is sharing stories and gifts. Ok, so it&#8217;s not quite Santa, but she&#8217;s a festive VIP! Check out dates <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/lacock/events/20d3f2d6-6fae-4e4f-9be5-7afe10266b7a">here</a>, tickets £10.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-father-christmas-show-swindon"><a href="https://trafalgartickets.com/swindon-arts-centre/en-GB/event/family/the-father-christmas-show-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Father Christmas Show</a>, Swindon</h2>



<p>Santa and his elves hit Swindon from 18<sup>th</sup>, with The Father Christmas Show. You’ll find this festive extravaganza at the town’s Arts Centre, and it promises to be jam-packed with more jokes and fun than a Christmas cracker. <a href="https://trafalgartickets.com/swindon-arts-centre/en-GB/event/family/the-father-christmas-show-tickets">Tickets</a> from £14, plus kids get to meet Santa after the show.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stourhead-stourton"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stourhead</a>, Stourton</h2>



<p>Over at Stourhead, kids can burn off steam with a walk around the lake, then snuggle up for a festive story in Santa’s grotto. You’ll find festive arts and crafts too, and hobby-reindeer riding school. The house itself is magical at this time of year and well worth a visit to check out the decorations. Santa visits (£15) need to be <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/fc836299-c8cb-4076-8ba9-3331f8bdab09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">prebooked</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-pound-corsham"><a href="https://poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/father-christmas-storytelling-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pound</a>, Corsham</h2>



<p>He’s a busy man, but Father Christmas finds time to visit The Pound in Corsham on 23 and 24 December. Expect a sackful of silly stories in this hour-long show, which includes a meet-and-greet. Tickets £10, book <a href="https://poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/father-christmas-storytelling-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roves-farm-sevenhampton"><a href="https://rovesfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/20732?catID=40862&amp;navItem=755596" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roves Farm</a>, Sevenhampton</h2>



<p>Meanwhile, Roves Farm is pulling out all the stops, with an elf show, festive crafts and Santa’s grotto experience. It includes a meet and greet with the man himself and the chance for children to choose a gift in the toy shop. You’ll need to <a href="https://rovesfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/20732?catID=40862&amp;navItem=755596">book tickets</a> (from £32.50) in advance and it’s bound to be popular, so get in quick.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cholderton-rare-breeds-farm-salisbury"><a href="https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm</a>, Salisbury</h2>



<p>Santa<em> and</em> supper? Over at Cholderton Rare Beeds Farm, small people can tuck into a slice of pizza <em>and</em> tell Father Christmas what they’d like in their stockings this year. Tickets include pizza, a small gift, plus the chance to meet Santa and his elves. Kids can write a Christmas list too, and have a photo opp with the Big Man. Plus you’ll get 10% off admission to the farm. Children £16, check out dates and book your butty <a href="https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/event/supper-with-santa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-whitehall-garden-centre-lacock"><a href="https://www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/pages/whitehall-garden-centre-lacock">Whitehall Garden Centre</a>, Lacock</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whitehall</a> garden centres go totally crackers for Christmas. This year the Lacock branch has added story time with Santa to the festivities – children get a hot choc, freshly baked cookie<em> and</em> a gift. Tickets £16.99, find out more <a href="https://www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/collections/events?page=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a></p>


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