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The Jungle Cave (formerly Rainforest Café) is one of our recommendations for family-friendly restaurants in London and offers the opportunity to have breakfast with Santa in London. Finally, if you’re looking for somewhere to stay in London with kids, we have a few suggestions at the end of the post. Santa’s parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful even though he has a booming voice, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away and has an unusual interest in chimneys! The Big Secret: The Whole and Honest Truth About Santa Claus by D.W. Boorn isn’t for everyone, but worth considering for older children who need a little nudge from little kid to big kid. It gets a bit philosophical and historical – which may be just right for brainy believers. Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is promising a great Santa day out for Christmas. Visit and you can meet hundreds of exotic and endangered animals as well as Santa himself. He’ll be there on selected days ready to receive the kids’ letters, as well as driving around the grounds on his buggy / sleigh. Visit Marwell Zoo at Christmas and you can join in the Nordic Gnomes Hide and Seek competition, as well as enjoy the festive food and drink options too.

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There’s also lots of seasonal entertainment on offer, a Towers Street Christmas Market, and over 60 fantabulous and wondrous market stalls too. If you want to combine your London Santa visit with some of the top attractions in London at Christmas, we can recommend these ones for kids: Some of these books are brand new(raise your hand if you get excited about new books!), and others are old standbys that are likely available in your library. It’s almost Christmas, and everyone is getting ready for the big day. But there’s something wrong at the North Pole. It’s just a bit too quiet. Oh no! Santa has lost his laugh! Having been voted the best department store in the world, Selfridges is always a solid choice for a trip to a Christmas Santa Grotto, though dates vary by the year and exact place. It’s also a great place to shop for toys and gifts, during that magical time of the year!

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We don't think so! Despite their funny characters and whimsical storylines, Christmas books can be for everyone and are great for getting the whole family together and feeling nostalgic. How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky (illustrated by S.D. Schindler). Santa tries out a variety of jobs, from mailman to circus performer, until he lands the perfect position. Use this story to talk about growth mindset and persistence. A fun counting book exploring all of the delicious food and drinks Father Christmas enjoys as he visits each house on Christmas Eve. But what happens when Santa drinks too much?!

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ALL other mid-week visits are pay on the gate only ( apart from the last week leading up to Christmas Day) A wonderful version of the classic poem, beautifully illustrated by Charles Santore. Sure to become a family favourite. Visiting London for the first time? How about getting some London themed games and entertainment for the kids? Perfect for the hotel room or restaurants… Don’t you have a zillion questions to ask Santa? So you need a plan to catch him! Remember: be crafty! Be clever! Be gentle! Clever tips for capturing Santa when he visits on Christmas Eve. The most common place where you can find a Santa Grotto near you is typically in a shopping centre around Christmas time, though the problem with this is – not every shopping centre will actually have such events, especially given the limitations of the past 18 months.

If you want to see Santa at Alton Towers you can join the Santa’s Sleepover in the most magical, wonderful Christmassy Escape. Includes a stay at the Alton Towers hotel, the waterpark and an evening meal too. Alton Towers was voted as the BEST day out in England according to our readers in our recent travel trends survey. This makes it the number ONE tourist attraction in England! One farm that’s going all out for its Santa day out this year is Rand Farm Park. From the 25th November to the 24th December they’ve got loads going on including the opportunity to decorate biscuits with Mrs Claus, the chance to meet real reindeer, a forest experience to walk through, a secret toy shop, the chance to meet Santa, and even more that we won’t spoil. It’s all going on! Shopping centre Santa grottos Christmas has arrived and nothing says holiday cheer quite like candy canes, hot cocoa, and DINOSAURS! Will Santa Rex bring Cordelia everything she asked for? If you feel like a canoe may be cutting it a little too uncomfortable for a 90-minute trip, then this is the option for you. More of a cruise than an adventure, on a comfy little boat called the Rosebud, you’ll find yourself and your family steaming down the Basingstoke Canal while interacting with Santa Claus.

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For a little girl named Susan, Christmas could be any other day. She doesn’t believe in Santa Claus or magic or miracles of any kind. Then one day she meets Kris Kringle and finds herself hoping that just maybe, he is the real thing. Based on the original holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street is a heartwarming story about generosity, imagination, and the spirit of Christmas. To make choosing the perfect Christmas book easier, we've pulled together some frequently asked questions so you can make sure you gift the perfect book.Weekends 2nd and 3rd, 9th and 10th, 16th and 17th and then from the 18th to 24th December – BOOKINGS ON-LINE ONLY Pay a little extra and you can have early access to the zoo, and get to have breakfast with Mrs Claus before anyone else can enter. If you’re looking for a bargain, shopping is a great thing to do on boxing day in England. 6. Lakeside – The Quay, in Essex Shrek’s Adventure (a bit alternative but if your little one is a Shrek fan, they can meet Shrek Santa in his Shrektacular Grotto on 3rd,4th,10th,11th and 17th – 24th December). See also things to do near Waterloo with kids. Of all the river cruise options for a Santa day out, this one has what’s by far the biggest boat, and is the easiest to access. Well, if you live near York that is.