Wiltshire


<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135040.791.jpg" alt="Santa " class="wp-image-35282" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135040.791.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135040.791-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135040.791-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



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



<p><strong>When:</strong> <strong>13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Dec 2025.</strong></p>



<p>Fancy joining Father Christmas for a festive cruise down the Kennet &amp; Avon canal? Hotfoot it to The Wharf at Devizes, where you can jump aboard and join Santa for an hour-long trip on the Kenavon Venture. Kids can enjoy squash and biscuits, while adults get to tuck into mulled wine and mince pies. <a href="https://katrust.org.uk/our-boats/kenavon-venture-bookings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets </a>from £16.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-s-grotto-fairfield-animal-centre-southwick"><a href="https://fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk/a-very-magical-christmas-at-hope-nature-centre-launches/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa&#8217;s Grotto</a>, Fairfield Animal Centre, Southwick</h2>



<p><strong>When: 16th &#8211; 24th Dec 2025.</strong></p>



<p>Move over furries, Santa is the star of the festive show at Fairfield Animal Centre. Head to his North Pole Grotto for a meet and greet, plus children get a fluffy Arctic animal toy to take away. <a href="https://fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk/wonderland/?_gl=1*1f6sc5m*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODczNjc4MzA1LjE3NjI4NjQ4NjA.*_ga_HBWP7R3B6R*czE3NjI4NjQ4NTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI4NjQ4NTYkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_HBNN9WCKT9*czE3NjI4NjQ4NTckbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI4NjQ4NTckajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a> £19.95, which includes entry to the brilliant animal park and adventure play areas, plus you get a free family ticket for Jan / Feb with every booking. They&#8217;re flying faster than Santa&#8217;s sleigh, so get a wiggle on if you want in. </p>



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



<p><strong>When: 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st Dec</strong> <strong>2025</strong>.</p>



<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 always sell out faster than the intercity express, so be quick if you want to bag a seat on this one.&nbsp;<a href="https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/product/santa-express/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a> from £9.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-s-grotto-guildhall-square-salisbury">Santa&#8217;s grotto, <a href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/salisbury-city-council" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guildhall Square</a>, Salisbury </h2>



<p><strong>When: Until 24th Dec</strong> <strong>2025.</strong></p>



<p>Santa alert! The man himself is once again taking up residence in Salisbury’s Guildhall Square, and he’ll be in his grotto from<strong> 21st Nov until 24th Dec</strong>. Kids can meet Santa, then they&#8217;ll will be treated to a gift from his workshop. <a href="https://salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/#santas-grotto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets </a>are just £6 and opening hours vary, so it&#8217;s well worth snapping up yours before you go. You&#8217;ll find festive stalls and a star trail in the square too. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/11/Old-Bell-Hotel-resized-1.jpg" alt="Where to see Santa near me Old Bell Hotel Wiltshire" class="wp-image-32231" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/11/Old-Bell-Hotel-resized-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/11/Old-Bell-Hotel-resized-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/11/Old-Bell-Hotel-resized-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/11/Old-Bell-Hotel-resized-1-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Old Bell Hotel</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-with-afternoon-tea-the-old-bell-hotel-malmesbury"><a href="https://www.oldbellhotel.co.uk/christmas-2025-landing/christmas-events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa with afternoon tea</a>, The Old Bell Hotel, Malmesbury</h2>



<p><strong>When: 22nd Dec 2025.</strong></p>



<p>The Old Bell Hotel looks stunning at Christmas, but Santa is definitely the star of the show on 22nd Dec. Take the kids to meet the man himself, then tuck into one of the hotel&#8217;s fabulous festive afternoon teas. Better still, for every adult tea you book (£34), a child gets to eat for free. Save your spot by emailing them <a href="info@oldbellhotel.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, or giving them a call on 01666 822344.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-at-bishopstrow-hotel-warminster">Santa at<a href="https://www.bishopstrowhotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Bishopstrow Hotel</a>, Warminster </h2>



<p><strong>When: <strong>14th and 21st Dec</strong> 2025.</strong></p>



<p>Santa is taking a star turn over at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bishopstrowhotel.com/offers/father-christmas-at-bishopstrow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bishopstrow Hotel</a>, on&nbsp;14th and 21st Dec. Tuck into Sunday lunch or an afternoon tea, then it’s an extra £20 to visit Father Christmas in his enchanted grotto and receive a gift.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-storytime-with-mother-christmas-lacock-abbey"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/lacock/events/ae2fd0fe-190f-4444-9d0d-d483687a94a0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Storytime with Mother Christmas</a>, Lacock Abbey</h2>



<p><strong>When: Weekends 12th to 21st Dec 2025</strong>.</p>



<p>Possibly the most magical spot in the county (Harry Potter was filmed here for a reason!), Lacock positively sparkles at Christmas. The abbey’s Great Hall, cloister and grounds will be all dressed up from 22nd Nov until 31st Dec, and you&#8217;ll find Santa&#8217;s sleigh parked up in the courtyard. Kids can write to Father Christmas in the botanic garden bothy, while Mother Christmas will be sharing stories and gifts in the servants&#8217; hall. She may not be Santa, but she&#8217;s a festive VIP.<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/lacock/events/ae2fd0fe-190f-4444-9d0d-d483687a94a0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Tickets</a> £10, which includes child entry to Lacock Abbey and gardens. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135134.135.jpg" alt="Santa" class="wp-image-35285" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135134.135.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135134.135-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135134.135-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-s-christmas-party-the-neeld-chippenham"><a href="http://Dotty the Elf’s decorations have gone missing, Dasher the Reindeer’s party games are broken, and what has happened to Pompom the Penguin’s Christmas music?  It looks as though somebody wants to stop Santa’s Christmas Party – and that someone is Jack Frost!  Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO!" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa&#8217;s Christmas Party</a>, The Neeld, Chippenham</h2>



<p><strong>When: 21 December 2025.</strong></p>



<p>Expect a sackful of festive songs and party games at this interactive family show. It&#8217;s ideal for kids aged 2-8 and includes a meet and greet afterwards, plus present. <a href="https://neeld.co.uk/whats-on/the-santa-show-2025-santas-christmas-party/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a> from £11.50.</p>



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



<p><strong>When: 17th &#8211; 24th Dec 2025</strong></p>



<p>Santa and his elves, Jingle and Jangle, hit Swindon once again, with <em>The Father Christmas Show</em>. 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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a> from £11, plus kids get to meet Santa after the show.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-storytime-at-santa-s-grotto-stourhead-stourton"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/1c07a6a7-eaa8-48da-a93f-58802e038bff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Storytime at Santa&#8217;s Grotto</a>, Stourhead, Stourton</h2>



<p><strong>When: 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Dec</strong></p>



<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. They&#8217;ll come away with an early Christmas gift, plus there&#8217;s the chance to do arts and crafts in the elves&#8217; workshop, and<strong> </strong>games in the festive stableyard. The house itself is magical at this time of year and well worth a visit to check out the decorations. Santa visits (£18) need to be<a href="https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets/34668?catID=33374&amp;branches.branchID=2500&amp;clearInProgress=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> prebooked </a>and don&#8217;t include entry to the gardens. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135118.863.jpg" alt="Where to see Santa Father Christmas near me Wiltshire " class="wp-image-35284" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135118.863.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135118.863-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/12/Untitled-design-2024-12-10T135118.863-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roves-farm-christmas-experience-sevenhampton"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets/34668?catID=33374&amp;branches.branchID=2500&amp;clearInProgress=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roves Farm Christmas Experience</a>, Sevenhampton</h2>



<p><strong>When: 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Dec.</strong></p>



<p>Meanwhile, Roves Farm is pulling out all the stops, with an elf show, festive crafts and Santa’s grotto experience, plus all the usual fun you find on the farm. Tickets give you all-day entry and include a visit to Santa&#8217;s winter wonderland cabin, where they&#8217;ll meet the big man and be given a golden coin to exchange for 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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book tickets</a> (children £37.50, adults £12.30) in advance and it’s always popular, so get in quick.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-breakfast-with-santa-cholderton-rare-breeds-farm-salisbury"><a href="https://choldertonfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/70699?catID=66746&amp;_ga=2.167597751.861988711.1761658085-1614794551.1736768150" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Breakfast with Santa</a>, Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Salisbury</h2>



<p><strong>When: 13th, 20th, 23rd Dec 2025.</strong></p>



<p>Santa<em> and</em> brekkie? Over at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, small people can tuck into a breakfast buffet <em>and</em> tell Father Christmas what they’d like in their stockings.  <a href="https://choldertonfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/70699?catID=66746&amp;_ga=2.173406176.253220567.1762863656-1067184741.1762863656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a> (from £20) include cereals and hot food, a gift, plus the chance to meet Santa and his elves. You&#8217;ll also get entry to the farm for the day, plus every child gets a free return ticket for next year. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-breakfast-with-santa-whitehall-lacock"><a href="https://www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/collections/events?srsltid=AfmBOormHRrfISVa0V2gT8DlUACYPJf5L_3IKQIu4MuSkMtvkAf01uiS&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Breakfast with Santa</a>, Whitehall, Lacock</h2>



<p><strong>When: Until 24th Dec 2025.</strong></p>



<p><a href="https://www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/collections/events?srsltid=AfmBOormHRrfISVa0V2gT8DlUACYPJf5L_3IKQIu4MuSkMtvkAf01uiS&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whitehall Garden Centre</a> goes totally crackers for Christmas. This year they&#8217;ve added breakfast with Santa to the festivities – kids get a home cooked meal, photo opp with Father Christmas and a gift to take away. Tickets £22.99, but they are selling FAST. </p>



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