Santa's Grotto at Salomons Estate '26

As December unfolds, a touch of Christmas magic graces Salomons Estate. This year, why not create a cherished festive memory for your little ones with a truly enchanting encounter with Santa?

Step into a world of wonder with a heart-warming experience filled with joyful activities and crafts, all building up to the most anticipated meeting of the season! Children can enjoy festive colouring, decorate shortbread biscuits, and create magical reindeer food with Santa’s cheerful elves, before the highlight of the day arrives: a special knock on Santa’s door.

But the magic doesn’t stop there...

Embark on our Festive Reindeer Trail, where little adventurers will search for hidden doors, each one bringing them closer to a well-earned, warming cup of hot chocolate.

To complete your visit, join us at The Bistro, where a delightful menu of seasonal treats awaits to keep the Christmas spirit going strong!

Dates & Times

10.30am – 4:30pm

• Saturday 5th December
• Sunday 6th December
• Saturday 12th December
• Sunday 13th December
• Saturday 19th December
• Sunday 20th December
• Monday 21st December
• Tuesday 22nd December
• Wednesday 23rd December

9:00am - 2pm

• Thursday 24th December

Food, Drink & Parking

We have plenty of free parking onsite. Once you’ve arrived, head to Reception in the main manor house where our elves will be ready to greet you!

Whether you opt for a morning visit for your excited early risers or visit us in the afternoon, our Bistro will be serving teas, speciality coffees and other refreshments as well as lunch options to keep everyone fuelled for a day of wonderment! A selection of snacks will be available to purchase from 10:00am until 12 Noon should your festive experience be a morning visit.

£33 per child

Adults free of charge

Ticket includes:

• Biscuit decorating
• Reindeer food making
• Postcard to Santa
• Colouring in
• A present from Santa
• Reindeer trail with a child’s hot chocolate prize!

Photos

We encourage you to capture as many memories as you like during your time with us. The only exception is during your visit with Santa in his grotto, where you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a beautiful keepsake photo to remember the magic of the season.

Thank you for being part of this special experience!

Whilst only 6 people can enter the Grotto per booking, the entire family is welcome to enjoy our museum, Bistro and the beautiful estate grounds during your Grotto experience and throughout the day of the event. There is no entry fee for adults and our Grotto experience takes place on the ground floor of the mansion house.