Illustration of a christmas market scene (Christmas Fair & Santa's Grotto)
Christmas Markets

Christmas Fair & Santa's Grotto

Local crafters offer original gift ideas alongside a raffle featuring prizes contributed by stallholders. Santa's Grotto provides visits that include a gift. An on-site bar serves hot and cold drinks as well as a selection of festive treats.

What to Expect

Local craft stalls, Santa's grotto, festive treats, and a raffle.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

Mark Walker

Food & Drink

An inexpensive bar serves hot and cold beverages and a selection of festive treats.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and local

Energy Level

Low

Budget

FREE

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Bonkers Playhouse Theatre
27c Victoria Street, Kettering, NN16 0BU
Kettering
NN16 0BU

Know Before You Go

Tips & Advice

  • Book Santa’s Grotto in advance because spaces are limited and pre-booking is essential.
  • Allow time to browse local crafters’ original gift ideas and enter the raffle featuring stallholder prizes.
  • Visit the on-site bar for hot or cold drinks and festive treats during the fair.
  • The fair is suitable for all ages, so it can be a shared outing for families.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free entry.
  • Santa’s Grotto visits require advance booking, are limited, and include a gift.
  • A raffle offers prizes from stallholders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the fair suitable for?

The fair is suitable for all ages.

Do I need to book Santa’s Grotto in advance?

Yes. Grotto spaces are limited, and pre-booking is essential.

Does a visit to Santa include anything?

Each visit to Santa includes a gift.

What can I browse at the fair?

Local crafters offer original gift ideas, and a raffle features prizes from stallholders.

Are food and drinks available?

An on-site bar serves hot and cold drinks and festive treats.

Tags

holiday markets and shoppingSanta visitsfamily friendlyhandmade craftsartisanal productsfestive foodfree eventcommunity celebration

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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team