See Santa for free or very little cost this Christmas

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without taking the kids to see Santa. It's a magical experience that fills little hearts with joy.

This year, Santa is busier than ever, making appearances all over UK.

If you're looking for some budget-friendly options, here are 10 places in Great Britain where you can see Santa for free or at very little cost.

Move fast if you don’t want to miss out as tickets are going very fast.

Some free events might require a ticket, so make sure you check before turning up.

Gather the little ones, get ready for some festive fun and enjoy the magic!

Where to find Santa this year

England

Farnborough Frost Fair, Farnborough town centre, Rushmoor – Saturday 23 November (FREE)

Evening of Christmas festivities, Bucklebury Farm, Reading, RG7 6RR – Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November (from £2.50)

Santa’s grotto at Crawley Down village centre, Crawley Down, Crawley – Saturday 30 November (from £1.25 for members; from £3 for non-members)

Meet Santa and friends, Selfridges, The Bullring, Upper Mall East, Birmingham, B5 4BP – Saturday 30 November to Tuesday 24 December (FREE)

A safe and sensory Christmas, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Training and Safety Centre, Hinds Lane, Bury, BL8 2GN (SEND-friendly) – Sunday 15 December (FREE)

Wales

Santa’s green grotto, Eto Preloved Kids’ Store, 83 Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4HG – Saturday 7 December (from £3)

Christmas elf trail and Santa’s grotto, Morgan Quarter, Morgan Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AF – every Saturday from 23 November (from £5)

Scotland

Santa’s grotto, Napier Hall, 312 Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, G60 5JH – Monday 2 December to Friday 20 December (FREE)

Santa’s grotto, St Mark’s Church, Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 7BD – Saturday 7 December (FREE)

Santa’s grotto, Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet, Devonvale, Tillicoultry, Stirlingshire, FK13 6HQ – Saturday 7 – Saturday 22 December (FREE)