There are quite a few Santa’s grottos to choose from across Norfolk, all of them look great!
All details are correct at the time of writing this but please do check the individual event website before booking, for any changes and updates.
Broads Tours
Where: Broads Tours, Wroxham
When: 2nd – 22nd December. Departures at 11:00 and 14:00
Cost: Tickets £23.00, under 3s £5.50.
More info: Trips are 1.5 hours long. Santa’s Elves will have a gift bag for all children aboard over 3 years old, including a juice box, activity book & crayons, and a festive treat. Plus, all children can visit Santa in his grotto and receive a present from Santa himself! Under 3s will receive a gift from Santa too.
Website: Broads Tours
Bure Valley Railway
Where: Bure Valley Railway, Norwich
When: 2nd – 24th December. Various time slots available.
Cost: Tickets £22.00, babes in arms FREE unless a present required.
More info: Enjoy a 1 hour experience from Aylsham Station – including festive treats, a 30 minute steam train ride and a visit to see Santa in his grotto.
Website: Festive Express
Church Farm, Stow Bardolph
Where: Church Farm, Stow Bardolph
When: 30th November – 23rd December. Various time slots between 10:00 – 17:00.
Cost: Adults £11.00, child from £15.00
More info: Ticket includes all-day farm admission.
Website: Church Farm
Dobbies – Kings Lynn
Where: Dobbies, Kings Lynn
When: Selected dates in November and December. Various time slots available.
Cost: Child £11.99
More info: Enter the snowy forest to meet an elf who will guide you towards Santa’s toyshop. Meet Santa to receive a special gift.
Website: Dobbies
North Norfolk Railway – Santa Specials
Where: North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
When: 25th November – 23rd December. Various departure times available.
Cost: Tickets from £24.50, under 1s £7.50 if on an adult’s lap. Limited number of private compartments for up to 6 people available on each train.
More info: Complimentary onboard refreshments – mince pies and mulled cider for adults and gingerbread and hot chocolate for every child. Plus festive children’s activity packs, entertainers and balloon modellers. Hop off at Weybourne Station where you’ll meet Father Christmas. Each child will receive a special wrapped gift before you all rejoin the train back to Sheringham. Experience lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Website: Santa Specials
Oxburgh Estate
Where: Oxburgh Estate, Swaffham
When: Selected dates in December. Time slots between 10:45 and 12:30
Cost: Child £6.50 (plus entry cost for non- National Trust members of £11.00 for adults, £5.50 for children and £27.50 for a family)
More info: Maximum of 1 free accompanying adult per child.
Join Father Christmas for a yuletide tale in Oxburgh’s festive second-hand bookshop before being given a small gift to take home.
Website: Oxburgh Estate
ROARR! Dippy’s Christmas Celebration
Where: ROARR!, Norwich
When: Selected dates in November and December. Park closes at 16:30 ready for the evening event (see below).
Cost: Entry to park: Adult £15.95, child over 90cm £15.95, child under 90cm FREE. Santa’s Grotto: Child + 1 adult: £9.95 Additional adults: £2.50 each.
More info: Includes candy cane trail, Dippy’s Christmas show, ice skating, and more!
Website: Dippy’s Christmas Celebration
ROARR! Sparkle
Where: ROARR!, Norwich
When: Selected dates in November and December. Park opens at 16:30 – various time slots for events until 20.00.
Cost: Park Entry is FREE. Santa’s Grotto: Child + 1 adult: £19.95 Additional adults: £5.00 each. Ice skating: Ticket £5.00
More info: Ice skating, Christmas shopping, delicious food, carols and an award-winning grotto experience.
Website: Sparkle at ROARR!
Thursford Collection – Santa’s Magical Journey
Where: Thursford, Fakenham
When: Selected dates in November and December. Open 10:00 – 17:00
Cost: Adult from £15.00, child from £22.50, under 6 months FREE unless you require a gift.
More info: Includes Enchanted Journey of Light experience. Your journey takes you from penguins and polar bears to giant sized teddy bears ready to load Santa’s sleigh and then past the busy elves hard at work in the toy factory with the wonderful wrapping machine.
Website: Santa’s Magical Journey
Wroxham Barns
Where: Wroxham Barns, Hoveton
When: 25th November – 24th December. Various time slots from 9:30 – 17:00
Cost: Adult from £23.00, child from £30.00, under 2s from £10
More info: Polar Express train ride, grotto visit (each child receives a gold coin to spend in the toy factory), North Pole Post Office, Elves workshop, and more!
Website: Wroxham Barns
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