If you want to find out where to see Santa in 2024 in BCP then you are in the right place! We’ve listed all the places in and around Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole to see Father Christmas this year.
Remember to book early to see Father Christmas this year in BCP – he is a very busy man!
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester DT2 8PY.
Date: 30 November & 1/7/8/14/15 & 21-23 December 2024 Times: 9.30am-5pm
A brand new, enchanting Santa experience, coming to Kingston Maurward this year, families are invited to experience the magic, music, and mistletoe in a theatrical extravaganza featuring the North Pole Elves.
Tickets starting at £19.50 per child (including gift) book via the A Kingston Christmas website.
Christmas Party Trail
Date: December 2023 & January 2024 Time: 10am-4pm
Help Rodney the Reindeer find out who his new heathland neighbours are and where they live so he can send them invitations to his Christmas party!
Trail packs cost £3.50 from the Visitor Centre.
Santa’s Grotto
Date: 3. 9./10. 16.-22. December 2023 Time: 10am-3pm
Join Santa and his elves in his magical cabin for a meet and greet with the whole family. Pictures are welcome.
£15 per child (includes gift) Adults Free.
Make your own Reindeer
Date: 16. & 17. December 2023
Booking essential.
Santa’s Enchanted Winter Experience
Date: 25. December – 5 January 2024 Time: 4-8pm
Visit Santa in a colourful world as you embark on a magical journey in our enchanted forest.
£15 per child (includes gift) £10 per adult.
Get your tickets via Ticket Source/avonheathenchantedevents.
164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole BH13 7ES.
Date: TBC for 2024
Our Breakfast with Father Christmas will give the kids a magical experience. Parents can watch their children’s eyes light up when they receive a special gift, whilst tucking into a delicious breakfast.
TBC£ per person, Children (under 2) £TBC.
To book please call 01202 700778.
Date: TBC for 2024
Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5JA.
Date: TBC Time: 8.45-9.45am arrival 9am start.
Join us for Breakfast with Santa! Kids will receive a special present from Father Christmas while enjoying breakfast. Afterward, there will be a reading of “The Night Before Christmas,” a selection of festive songs, and photo opportunities with Santa.
Tickets £TBC per person call 01425 278058 to book.
Dates: TBC 2024
Key West Bar & Grill, Bournemouth Pier, Bh2 5AA.
Date: TBC Time: 9am – 12pm.
You will be greeted by Santa’s merry elves and children will be able to write a letter to Father Christmas and post it in our magical post box before meeting the big man himself & receiving a gift!
Under 3s £TBC | Under 12s £TBC | Adults £TBC.
Book via Key West Bar & Grill.
Weekend & Holiday Farmer Christmas Experience
Dates: 9th, 10th, 16th – 23rd December 2023
Meet Santa & his elves in the Magical Christmas Barn, PLUS a gift from the Elves at Ye Olde Toy Shoppe! with allocated time slot.
Tickets £17.50
Weekday Farmer Christmas Experience
Dates: 12th & 13th December 2023
Cheaper tickets due to fewer staff (elves helping Mrs Claus) same experience as above.
Twilight Christmas Experience
Dates: 16th, 18th, 20th – 23rd December 2023
Join us for an atmospheric evening of meeting ‘Farmer Christmas’, Madam Claus and all the Elves under the twinkling Christmas lights.
Child £27 Adult £10 (includes park Admissions & child’s supper&drink)
Wimborne, BH21 4EA.
Date: 30. November 2024 – 5. January 2025 Time: 9.30am-4pm
A Christmas Wish at Kingston Lacy – Discover the magic of Christmas wishes this festive season!
Free Event. Normal admission applies.
Date: 30 November & 1\7\8\14\15 18-23 December 2024 Time: Slots every hour between 10am-4pm
Storytelling with Santa – 0-12 years – Join us on an adventure to find Santa in his hidden storybook nook for a cosy Christmas tale, an early gift and a photo with the man himself!
Tickets £15 per child (0-12 years old) with one accompanying adult per child. Booking essential normal admission applies.
Date: 21 December 2024 Time: 9.30am & 12.30pm slots
Meet & Greet with Elsa, Anna & Olaf plus soft oily & a disco party with Outalimits, games and meeting Santa himself!
Tickets £25 book via Jungle City Soft Play.
Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR.
Date: 30 November – 23 December 2024
Woodland Walks
Festive Drinks
Christmas Gifts
Arts & Crafts – £5
Date: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd December 2024 Time: 10am-4.30pm
Follow the festive trail leading to Santa’s grotto, take magical photos on Santa’s sleigh, then meet Santa himself and receive a special gift! £15
Normal admission fees apply – book online.
133 Parkstone Rd, Poole BH15 2PB.
Date: 17. December Breakfast at 10am or 23. December 2024 – Lunch at 1.30pm
Come and have breakfast or lunch with Santa! Take Pictures with Santa & receive a personalised gift.
Book via The Club Hub Poole website.
Each visit includes:
Elf and Elf 16 Page activity book
3 FREE Elf & Elf ebooks
A ‘Letter to Santa Template’
Read your child’s name from the nice list!
A Candy Cone for each child!
Collect & deliver your letter to the man himself!
Book via their website Elf and Elf.
East Cliff Promenade, BH1 3AA.
Date: 30 November & 1 December 2024 Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Visit Father Christmas in the beautifully decorated Dining Room and receive a small gift.
£14 per child.
Pre-booking required visit the website to book.
23-29 High St, Wimborne BH21 1HR.
Date: 30 November & 7 December 2024 Time: 2-3pm, 2.45-3.45pm, 3.30-4.30pm
Join the festive trail and make Christmas crafts and write a letter to Santa. Meet Santa & listen to a festive story. Gift included.
£15 per child (age 2+). Please visit Museum of East Dorset to book.
SEN Santa Experience 5 December 3-6pm (5min sessions) £10 per child (£8 additional sibling).
Santa’s Tea Party – Santa’s taking a well-earned break. Join him for a special Christmas storytime session, complete with snacks, cocoa and a special gift.
£15 per child (incl. soft toy worth £10). £5 per adult (inc. hot drink & cake).
Check the John Lewis/Santa Grotto website.
57 Martins Hill Lane, Christchurch.
Date: 22. December 2023 Times: 6-7.30pm
Come and meet Santa and his Elfs in the secret garden! Raising money for our charity, The Isabel Baker Foundation. Disco & Music from local singers.
Just turn up no tickets required.
Date: 27. 28. 30. November 8. 11. & 13. December Time: from 5pm
Check out maps of the route on their Facebook Page.
PLEASE NOTE; They will be taking donations by cash, card or food for the local food banks.
2. December 2023 7am-5.30pm – Castlepoint Come and meet Santa.
Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, Old Christchurch Rd BH1 1EP.
Date: 17. & 18. December 2023 Time: 9am, 11am and 2pm Slots
2 hour skate session, craft activities, face painting, photos and gifts from Santa himself and much more.
£20 per child book via the Prevail Junior website.
Santa’s helpers welcome you into the grotto – check out the elves workshop.
Write a wish list & pop it into the speedy post box
Meet Santa and receive free, age-appropriate gift & a digital photo
Aimed at Under 9’s but everyone is welcome. Click here to see all the selected Tesco stores and book your slot.
UPDATE: All slots for participating Tescos in the BCP area are now booked up but please do check to see if slots become available due to cancellations.
Poole Rd, Wimborne BH21 1QB.
Date: 9. 10. & 17. December 2023 Time: 9am-11am
Breakfast with Santa includes one Children’s breakfast with unlimited squash, a visit from Santa and a gift. For an adult this includes one traditional breakfast and unlimited basic tea or coffee until 11.30am.
£8 per child. £10 per adult. Book via the website.
Date: 2. December 2023 Time: 11am-2pm
Santa Event – Westbourne Arcade with singing by Sound of Soul Choir 11.30am-12.15pm & 12.45-1.30pm. Mice Pies for Donation plus sweets and glow sticks for the kids.
Date: 2./3. 9./10. 16.-23. Decem ber 2023 Time: 10am – 5pm (3. 10. & 17. Dec till 3pm)
Santa’s Grotto at the Sovereign Centre (inside the entrance to the centre from the high street) £8 per child pay on the day or book via the Westbourne Rotary website.
Date: 4.- 21. December 2023 Time: Evening between 5 – 8pm
Santa’s Sleigh is coming your way and his elves will be happy to collect any donation you would like to make, if you are able. Maps of the routes can be found here.
Additionally Santa and his Sleigh can be found at the following Tesco Stores
Sunday 10th December Tesco, Branksome – 10.00 – 4.00pm
Sunday 17th December Tesco, Castle Lane – 1.00pm – 4.30pm
More info coming soon!
