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 Grottos and special events on all around Surrey.  Prices and activities vary greatly so I’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Surrey 2024.  For more great ideas, check out our guides for Berkshire  and Sussex Santa grottos too. Check out the what’s on guide for Christmas events in Surrey

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Where to Visit Santa in Surrey 2024

Farnborough Frost Fair – (Farnborough) FREE 23rd Nov

Farnborough Frost Fair is the biggest free family Christmas event in the borough. Come along and soak up the seasonal atmosphere and meet Father Christmas in his grotto.

Aldershot Christmas Cracker – (Aldershot) FREE 16th November 12.00-5.30pm

Packed with entertaiment and the Christmas lights switch on, children can also meet Father Christmas in his grotto and bounce around in the giant snow globe for free.

Chessington Garden Centre – Chessington

Take a magical walk through Chessington Garden Centre’s Christmas Wonderland.  This is one of the big meet Father Christmas experiences.  Tickets are on sale now for dates 16th November till 24th December.

Chobham Adventure Farm animal barn will be magically transformed into The Reindeer Lodge, where all of Santa’s real reindeer will be staying while they get ready for the big day!

Mizens Railway – Woking

Santa specials will be running on three Sundays in December on 1st, 8th and 15th December 2024. Pre-booking is essential.

Godstone Farm

A  magical visit to Father Christmas   ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a live theatrical experience by the Unusual Theatre! Selected dates from 23rd November until 24th December.

Rural Life Living Museum – Tilford, Farnham

This festive season, the museum will be hosting something on various Dates to be announced in  December. Santa will be meeting and greeting his visitors as they depart the train and make their way to his magical North Pole base to say hello.

Santa’s Gingerbread Grotto at Ashtead Garden Centre – Ashtead 30th Nov, 1st + 7th Dec

Come for a cosy chat, photo and of course an early Christmas gift at one of the Festive Family Fun Days

Birdworld – Farnham details to be announced

Polesden Lacey – (Great Bookham, Dorking) 23rd November – 5th January

Follow the immersive Christmas displays through the house on your way to find Father Christmas.

Bockett’s Farm – Fetcham, Leatherhead 21st Nov – 24th Dec

Enjoy a magical and festive family day out at Bocketts Farm including a visit to meet Father Christmas in his traditional workshop. Tickets will be released mid September. With the event running 21st November until 24th December.

Fishers Farm Park – Wisborough Green, West Sussex –

Father Christmas, will be making a grand appearance in his spectacular Christmas grotto to entertain the whole family, from the littlest, to the biggest of kids!

Squires Garden Centres – Badshot Lea, Shepperton, West Horsley, Milford –

Hobbledown (Epsom) 23rd November and selected dates in December

Step into Santa’s magical grotto – he’s heard so much about you, and has been waiting all year to meet you.

Farnham Christmas Lights Switch On

There will be a Santa’s grotto at the Farnham Christmas lights switch on event on 16th November

Watts Gallery (Guildford) 14th December – 22nd December

Enjoy a magical festive family day full of creative drop-in workshops and storytelling sessions at Watts Gallery with the option to add on a visit to meet Father Christmas