An inky black sky with icy trees surrounding the edge. In the centre, letters made of icicles read 'Santa's Grotto' with twinkling fairy lights weaved between them.

Santa's Grotto

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Information

Dates:

Saturdays & Sundays 6 – 14 Dec  

Weekdays & weekends 19 – 24 Dec 

Times:

9:30am to 5:30pm

(Please note that you may need to queue for a short time before meeting Santa)

Tickets:

£15* per child

Accompanying adults go free

*all orders will be subject to a transaction fee of £2

Age Recommendation: Suitable for all ages

This experience takes place in person at Battersea Arts Centre

Santa Claus is coming to Battersea!  

Transport yourself and your loved ones to the North Pole this festive season as Santa makes another scheduled stop in our magical building this December.  

Setting up shop in his very own Grotto, little ones can share their Christmas wishes, get their name added to the nice list and receive a gift from the main man himself, creating lasting memories for the whole family at the most wonderful time of the year. 

Ways To Save

Plan the ultimate day out this December by packaging with a ticket to our festive family adventure A Merry Misrule and save £2.50 on your Grotto visit. (Discount applies automatically).

Book here for A Merry Misrule

Ticket Information

Tickets are per child and can be accompanied by up to 2 adults per ticket purchased.

Please arrive promptly for the beginning of your time slot to ensure your visit with Santa. Due to the number of bookings, we cannot guarantee your child will be able to visit Santa should you miss your pre-booked time slot.

There is a buggy park available on the ground floor.

Battersea Arts Centre strives to make our events accessible to all. Please get in touch if you have any additional needs that we may be able to assist with to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Access

This event takes place in person. The space is on the ground floor with step-free access.

Content

Please note that the Santa’s Grotto experience involves audience participation and contact with performers.

The room will be dimly lit but contain bright fairy lights.

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