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Where to Visit Santa in Buckinghamshire 2024
17 November - 24 December
Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones. Prices and activities vary greatly so we’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Buckinghamshire in 2024. For more great ideas, check out our guides for Oxfordshire and Berkshire too.
If you’re after other Christmas experiences, check out the Red Kite Days guide to Christmas light trails.
FEATURED – HOGHSHAW FARM CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
Father Christmas returns to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park. Take a wander through the festive forest, past the magical Wishing Tree and through the snow pits, to find Father Christmas on the big red tractor. Get up close with real reindeer, enjoy festive crafts too. A magical Christmas experience for the whole family, with full farm entry included! Tickets now on sale.
Where to Visit Santa in Buckinghamshire 2024
Christmas at Lillingstone PYO
Visit Mother Christmas in her cosy Grotto at Lillingstone PYO where she will take you on a truly festive adventure! Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by Santa’s special Elves, and taken through to Mother Christmas’ enchanting Grotto, where she will spend some time chatting to each child and read a magical story! Tickets not yet released
You can also wander through the Christmas Tree Forest to find your perfect premium grade Nordmann Fir tree.
Panto Express with Father Christmas at Bucks Railway Centre (Quainton)
See Father Christmas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre whilst enjoying a steam train ride AND watch a pantomime – all in one amazing Christmas experience! This year, it’s bigger and better than ever! After a family-friendly pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, you will be shown to your compartment where you will be visited by Father Christmas. Your adventure continues in the museum with a brand-new experience for 2024. You will be magically transported to Santa’s workshop, where you can meet Mrs Claus and the elves.
Aylesbury
There will be a Santa’s Grotto at Dobbie’s Garden Centre near Aylesbury – not yet announced
Father Christmas and other special guests will be attending the Christmas on the Cobbles event in Aylesbury which includes the Aylesbury Santa Parade, switching on of the Christmas lights and fireworks on 24th November.
Hartwell Nurseries wiwth all net proceeds will go to Rotary charities – not yet announced
Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield Festival of Light will include an appearance from Father Christmas – date tbc
Billington
The Magic of Christmas at Mead Open Farm is packed full of festive activities including meeting Father Christmas. Full day entry to the farm is also included.
Buckingham
Visit Mother Christmas in her cosy Grotto where she will take you on a truly festive adventure at Lillingstone PYO. They will also have a Christmas shop and Christmas trees for sale too. Tickets not yet released
Chalfont St Giles
A free Santa’s grotto will be at the Chalfont St Giles Christmas lights switch on event on 2nd December 2023.
Chesham
An appearance from Father Christmas hasn’t been confirmed yet at Chesham Christmas lights switch on event
Dunstable
This was a recommendation from a Buckinghamshire parent who said ‘Whipsnade Zoo. A-ma-zing! AND you get to feed the reindeer AND sit in Santas sleigh when it’s your turn next. AND nobody is pushing & shoving. And you’re the only ones in his log cabin.’ 2024 not yet announced
Gerrards Cross
Breakfast with Santa at Ethorpe Hotel – tbc
There will be a Santa’s grotto at the Gerrards Cross Christmas lights switch on event- tbc
Haddenham
Rotary Haddenham & District return to Hartwell Nurseries in Stone with their festive Santa’s grotto running on weekends.
Not quite a grotto but there will be a lot of Father Christmas’ to spot at the Haddenham Santa Dash on Sunday 8th December 2024.
High Wycombe
Santa’s Grotto returns to The Little Gym Handy Cross tbc
Enchanted Wonderland is an interactive and theatrical Christmas experience, offering a magical and fun-filled 30 minute journey through an enchanted forest to meet Santa in his workshop. 2024 not yet announced
Santa’s Grotto at The Hellfire Caves – tbc
Father Christmas will be making an appearance at the High Wycombe Christmas Festival. date tbc
Hogshaw (within easy reach of Milton Keynes, Ayesbury, Buckingham & Bicester)
Father Christmas makes a popular return to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park (formerly called Green Dragon Eco Farm). Wander through the festive forest, past the magical Wishing Tree and through the snow pits, to find Father Christmas on the big red tractor. Share your wish-list, before stopping for a tasty treat and collecting a special present.
Milton Keynes
One of the more expensive Santa’s grotto experiences, Frosts Garden Centre Woburn Sands tickets go on sale in the summer and sell out quickly! The 45 minute festive experience Santa’s Grotto is back for 2024 and tickets on sale.
Visit Father Christmas and his elves in Bletchley Park Mansion’s Ballroom, a beautiful, spacious wood-panelled room used by Codebreakers in World War Two. Not yet announced
Father Christmas is coming to Milton Keynes Museum – not yet announced
This years Father Christmas grotto at the Centre MK has not yet been announced
Santa’s Grotto at Milton Keynes Dobbies Garden Centre – weekend dates always sell out really quickly.- not yet announced
Father Christmas will be making an appearance at the Milton Keynes Christmas lights switch on – tbc
Not quite a grotto but the Milton Keynes Santa Dash is a great event taking place at Willen Lakes – 2-24 tbc
With a sprinkle of festive magic, discover Thrift Farm’s BIGGEST family Christmas experience! Details still to be announched
Princes Risborough
Try a festive train ride at the Princes Risborough & Chinnor Railway and meet Santa on one of the Steam Train Specials.
Santa’s Grotto will be at the Princes Risborough Christmas lights switch on, date tbc
Quainton
The Bucks Railway Centre Christmas Panto Epress. See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride and watch a pantomime – all in one amazing Christmas experience!
Wooburn Common
Father Christmas returns to Odds Farm Park for a Christmas spectular.
Worminghall
Thomley Christmas Market will also have a Santa’s Grotto – tbc