Hobbledown Santa's Secret Village
Families embark on an immersive festive journey through magical settings including Santa's Post Office, The Toy Distribution Centre, and The Enchanted Forest before visiting Santa in his grotto. Every child receives a gift from Santa alongside a secret surprise from the elves, with festive photo points stationed along the path. Tickets also grant full access to explore Hobbledown's indoor play barn, outdoor adventure play areas, and zoo animals.
What to Expect
Immersive festive adventure through Santa's Secret Village including all-day park admission.
Event Details
Duration
The Santa's Grotto experience lasts about 1 hour.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Hobbledown Limited
Food & Drink
Marshmallow toasting is available during the stay-and-play admission for an additional charge.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Immersive and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Santa's Grotto: from £30 per child; early bird from £27 per child. Adult tickets from £14.40. Marshmallow toasting costs extra. The 10% early-bird offer excludes 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December 2026; on eligible dates it applies automatically at basket stage, cannot be combined with other discounts or offers, and may be withdrawn at any time. – Get tickets
- Parking: There's a guest car park, reached via the road alongside David Lloyd rather than the trade entrance.
Tips & Advice
- Book an eligible date to get the 10% early bird discount, which applies automatically at the basket stage but not on 12, 13, 19, 20 or 21 December.
- Drive in via the road alongside David Lloyd, because Google Maps can take you to the trade entrance instead of the guest car park.
- Make a full day of it, since your grotto ticket includes Hobbledown admission to the play barn, adventure play villages and zoo animals.
- Choose the Toddler Santa Experience for children up to five, as it is a shorter visit of about 40 minutes designed for little ones.
- Set aside a little extra for marshmallow toasting, which costs more on top of your Santa's Secret Village ticket.
Special Events & Promotions
- Early bird offer: 10% off on eligible dates, applied automatically at the basket stage. It excludes 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December and can't be combined with other offers.
- Toddler Santa Experience: a shorter, separately ticketed visit for children up to 5.
- Marshmallow toasting is available for an extra charge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on the Santa's Grotto journey?
You pass through Santa's Post Office, the Toy Distribution Centre and the Enchanted Forest before reaching Santa's Grotto. Each child gets a gift from Santa and a secret surprise from the elves, and there are festive photo points along the way.
Is there an option for very young children?
Yes. The Toddler Santa Experience is a separate ticket for children up to 5 and lasts about 40 minutes. Little ones go through the Toy Distribution Centre and the Enchanted Forest, meet the Hobbledown elves, then visit Santa and get a special gift.
How long does the experience take?
The Santa's Grotto journey lasts about an hour. Your ticket also includes full Hobbledown admission, so you can stay and play afterwards.
What else can we do on the day?
Grotto tickets include the outdoor adventure play villages, the indoor play barn, zoo and farm animals, animal walk-through enclosures, animal talks and birds of prey. Marshmallow toasting is available for an extra charge.
Where is the guest car park?
Come in via the road alongside David Lloyd to reach the guest car park and main entrance. Google Maps may send you to the trade entrance instead.
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