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Where to Visit Santa in Lancashire 2024
25 November - 24 December
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Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones. There are lots of Christmas experiences, Santa’s Grotto and special events on all around Lancashire from Blackpool to Preston and beyond.
Prices and activities vary greatly so we’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Lancashire in 2024. For more festive experiences, further afield check out the Cheshire Visit Santa guide.
Where to Meet Father Christmas in Lancashire 2024
Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Visit Santa Claus at the Christmas Wonderland Grotto and enjoy the festive fun experiences guided by magical elves. (Blackpool)
East Lancashire Railway – Santa Specials are back for 2024. Immerse yourself into the festive atmosphere as you take a steam train trip with a host of happy elves and Father Christmas himself.
Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm – Farmer Christmas returns for a spectacular walking adventure through Santa’s winter wonderland and lots of great Christmas activities (Ormskirk)
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum – Santa Special steam train rides will return for 2023. Exact dates tbc (Preston)
Mrs Downsons Farm Park – Discover Father Christmas’ secret farm Headquarters, hidden from plain sight, filled with activities and experiences, with spectacular sets and theatre. performances. (Clayton-le-Dale) December weekends.
Ribby Hall Village – visit to see Santa in his NEW Grotto, journey to Neverland to see Peter Pan and enjoy all-new festive shows and activities. TBC for 2024
Santa Camp – Santa Claus is coming to set up camp right Wayfarer field for 2 weeks in December before he hurries home to the North Pole to get ready for his busiest night of the year! There will be a nativity trail and low sensory Santa Camps too. (Wigan) TBC for 2024
West Lancs Railway Santa Specials – Take a short ride on a Santa Special steam train to Toyland, & meet Father Christmas! Children receive a present from Santa, and adults can enjoy a glass of mulled wine or fruit punch, and a mince pie.
Santa Trail at Windmill Animal Farm – Enjoy this special family occasion in the comfort of your very own private enclosed compartment for the journey to meet Santa, look out for the beautiful herd of Fallow deer on arrival to lake view station. A new spacious magical grand Santa’s grotto for 2024
Christmas-Shire Sneaky Family – Experience Christmas like never before with an interactive performance where you are part of the story. This is a behind the scenes (never seen before), full access to the Christmas-Shire. (Liverpool)
Knowsley Safari – Create festive memories and watch as your little ones’ face lights up as they meet Santa and his elves in their workshop. Each child will receive a present. spend the whole day exploring Knowsley Safari in the winter or combine your Santa Experience with an Enchanted admission ticket to enjoy our magical Christmas lights trail. (Prescot)
Greenlands Farm Village – tbc
Brockholes – tbc
WWT Martin Mere – tbc
Haigh Woodland Park – tbc
Hoghton Tower – tbc
Dobbies Preston – tbc
Lytham Hall – tbc
Coral Island Blackpool – tbc
Fishergate – tbc
Barton Grange Garden Centre – tbc