There's nothing more exciting than meeting Santa at Christmas. Luckily, he's making appearances all over London this year!
How does he manage to be in so many different places at once? Christmas magic, of course!
Make sure you catch him with our guide to London's Christmas Grottos.
Winter Wonderland
Father Christmas returns to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland for the third year, where he'll be giving out gifts to all deserving children. Visitors can take their own photos with Father Christmas and an official photographer is on hand if you'd like to buy a professional picture.
When: 21 Nov-24 Dec, 12pm-6pm (4pm on Christmas Eve)
Price: Free
See Santa at Selfridges
Climb aboard the Santa Express at Selfridges for a train ride through a winter wonderland to Santa's grotto. Children will receive a book with their visit and can have their photo taken with Santa. Book grotto tickets online at wishticket.com to ensure you see Santa as only a limited number of tickets will be available on the day. Don't miss Selfridges stunning Christmas window displays while you're there.
When: 21 Nov-24 Dec
Price: £2 in advance, including booking fee
WWT London Wetland Centre Grotto
Visit Santa in his woodland grotto, nestled in the trees of the Northern Forest exhibit at WWT London Wetland Centre. It's also Christmas shopping weekend so the gift shop will be full of eco-friendly gifts.
When: 5-6 Dec
Price: £5 to visit grotto (includes goodie bag), plus admission to centre: adult £9.50, child £5.35, children under four go free
Santa at The Royal Air Force Museum
Santa will be making final checks to his flight plan at The Royal Air Force Museum. Each child will receive a gift and can have their photo taken with Santa.
When: 19-23 Dec, 11am-5.30pm
Price: Fee tbc
Santa's Wish Kingdom
Take an enchanted journey to the world of The Reindeer that Couldn't Fly at Westfield London. You'll be surrounded by wisps of colour and 3D special effects on your way. Book now.
When: 14 Nov-23 Dec
Price: Free but booking fee applies
Kew Gardens Grotto
Meet Santa in a beautiful woodland grotto at Kew Gardens. Children can also take part in free, nature-themed arts and crafts at Climbers and Creepers.
When: 12-23 Dec, 12pm-3pm
Price: Included in Kew's entry fee (£13 for adults; children under 17 free)
Harrods Christmas Grotto
Due to popular demand, the Christmas Grotto at Harrods is already fully booked this year. However, you can still see the famous man himself at the annual Harrods Christmas Parade on 7 November, as he makes his grand arrival at the store.
More Grottos in London
Santa will be making lots more appearances in London – he just hasn't confirmed his schedule yet. Watch this space for more places to meet him.
Dinner & Show
Theatre Tickets
Sport + Hotel
London Shop
Francais
Español
Italiano
Deutsch
Nederlands
日本
中文版
русский
