Where to See Santa in Hereford & Worcester
Where to See Santa in Hereford & Worcester
It’s almost that time of year again, when we all have that burning question…. where can we find Father Christmas in 2025?
Our elves are working hard to bring you a comprehensive roundup, so keep coming back here if you can’t find enough details of when Father Christmas is going to be near you.
While some events are free to attend, some activities at those events, including a visit to Santa’s Grotto, may be chargeable.
Santa in Herefordshire
Bromyard Christmas Lights switch on: 15th November. FREE EVENT! Run entirely by volunteers, this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On promises to be the best yet. Along with loads of other entertainment, you can catch the Santa’s Parade and visit Santa’s Grotto. Read more here.
Garway – Oldfield Forge. HR2 8HA. 20th & 21st December – breakfast with Santa. £7 per child, £12 per adult. Read more here.
Hereford – Maylord Orchards. 13th December. FREE EVENT! Christmas Faye with food, drink, festive market, entertainment and Santa’s Grotto. Read more here.
Hereford – The Old House HR1 2AA Santa will be at The Old House (Black & White House museum) 13th & 14th December. Step into a traditional Christmas with twinkling lights and natural greenery, there will be a craft activity for all to enjoy, and the little ones can share their Christmas wishes with Santa, and receive a small gift. £8.50. Read more here.
Hereford – The Museum of Cider. HR4 0EF. 13th & 14th December. Help Santa’s workers to finish their jobs on this magical journey through the museum, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland adventure. Post a letter to Santa in the ‘Post room’, see the elves in their workshop and meet Mrs Claus. You will of course meet Santa at the end in his beautiful Victorian era grotto and get a special present for all your hard work! 2 adults go free per booking. From £8.50. Read more here.
Ledbury Christmas Lights switch on: 23rd November. FREE EVENT! Lots of festive fun starting at 12 noon with music, snow machine and Santa’s Grotto. Read more here.
Leominster Grange Court. 13th December. FREE EVENT. Santa will be at the Christmas Market at Grange Court from 10 am – 3pm. Read more here.
Oakchurch HR4 7NH. FREE EVENT thanks to the Hereford Lions Club charity. Santa will be at Oakchurch every weekend (11am – 4pm) from 30th November, and every afternoon (1pm – 4pm) during the week before Christmas Day. FREE EVENT – pay a refundable £5 per family to book your time slot. Read more here.
Ross on Wye Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On. 30th November. FREE EVENT! With stalls and entertainment, there will also be Santa’s Grotto to visit. Santa will also be on parade at the Christmas Carnival on 20th December – spot him at 4pm. Read more here.
St Michael’s Hospice Santa’s Grotto & Village of the Elves. 4th – 21st December. An absolute favourite – tickets sell out fast! Explore the light trail into the Village of the Elves, with festive fun and activities throughout. End your tour with a meeting with Santa himself – and of course, a gift you will love! This is one of the best Santa experiences out there – we highly recommend booking your visit ASAP! Prices are per child, but there are discounts for multiple children in a party (max 5 children per booking). Along with the usual time slots (from £23 per child), they also have Baby Night (from £12) and SEN night (from £22.50). Read more here.
Santa in Worcestershire
Atwell Farm, Redditch Step into our most magical experience — a personal visit with Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto. Guided by his cheerful elves, families are welcomed into a world of festive wonder, laughter, and Christmas spirit, where every child meets Father Christmas and chooses a special gift to take home. With 16 magical activities, and access to the farm park and play areas included in your ticket, this is a day out to enjoy! Read more here.
Bennetts Willow Barn Father Christmas is making a very special stop at our cosy barn this Christmas — join us on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December for a relaxed and magical meet & greet with the man in red! These 5 minute mini sessions are perfect for little ones (and grown-ups!) who prefer a quieter, calmer way to meet Father Christmas. Dogs are very welcome too — because festive magic is for the whole family, paws included! 🐾 We’ll once again have our beautiful Christmas backdrop ready, so you can snap a festive family photo to treasure. One child is £8.38, two children sharing a slot is £12.58. Other festive activities including biscuit decorating, and make your own reindeer food are available, but at a small additional fee. 50% of profits made will be donated to Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester. Full details can be found on the website here.
Botany Bay Garden Centre, Redditch 6th – 21st December. Children can visit Santa and enjoy a festive craft and activities too. Loads of Christmas fun with the gang at Botany Bay. Please book in advance! Children £12. Adults free. Read more here.
Forge Mill Needle Museum, Redditch Father Christmas mornings at Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch. An opportunity for little ones to meet Father Christmas on a quieter day. Perfect for those first visits! Complete a trail around the site, make a Christmas decoration and share your list with Father Christmas. Read more here.
Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch 27th November – 24th December. Step into a sparkling woodland trail where twinkling lights, festive creatures and the scent of pine lead you to Santa’s cosy grotto. Read more here.
Malvern Winter Glow. 21 November – 31 December. Festive activities and lights trail, with a personalised Santa’s Grotto experience. Entry tickets starts at £6.50 per child, NOT including Santa Experience. Santa Experience costs between £55 to £70 (for one child and adult) and a further child ticket costs between £17.50 – £24.95 per child. Read more here.
The Valley, Evesham at The Valley Railway Adventure. Chug your way to Father Christmas in his deliciously cosy Gingerbread Grotto. Enjoy a warming hot chocolate in the festive marquee before meeting Santa, and take home a special gift. Adults (over 16): £11. Children age 2-15: £15 each. Under 2’s: £8 each.
Webbs Wychbold Follow the yellow brick road as The Enchanted Gardens returns for its fifth magical year. Santa will be at The Enchanted Gardens from November 20th up to and including December 29th. The Enchanted Gardens Christmas light trail in Wychbold, Worcestershire, is a must-do magical event! Read more here.
West Midlands Safari Park So much more than a simple trip to see Santa – this is a truly magical festive day for the whole family. With your own booked time slot, you and the family will be met and guided by one of Santa’s cheerful elves. Spot some elves busy making gifts, meet some delightful characters, and be dazzled by the northern lights. Step inside Santa’s enchanted elevator, and meet the man himself in his cosy log cabin. Enjoy a four-mile winter Safari during your visit too! Read more here.
Santa in Kidderminster and Stourbridge You can find plenty of information about where to find Santa in and around Kidderminster and Stourbridge here!
