The journey starts in the Christmas Café where children can collect a fun quiz sheet before families decend the twisted slope down to the grounds below and get their first glance of the Winter Lights.
The fairy-lit path takes families to the Naughty Elf garden, Sleigh store, Reindeer stables – complete with singing reindeer, and Gingerbread village. 

As you pass through the light tunnel you’ll meet the elves, who will exchange quiz sheets for gold coins. The elves will escort you to the Grotto where Santa will be waiting to meet you and hear your Christmas wishlist! The entire family are welcome to say hello and our photographer will be taking professional pictures that are available for you to view on our Facebook page. 

After you meet Santa you’ll enter the toy store where each child will be able to choose from a vast array of gifts; there really is something for everyone. 

We can’t wait to meet you all!

We were astounded with the amazing response to our Santa’s Grotto and would like to thank everyone who has booked our 9 dates! We are thrilled to say that we are fully booked and we are really excited to meet you all. By booking a ticket, you have directly supported us to deliver essential patient care this Christmas.

If you missed out due to the incredible demand, rest assured that we have plenty of other fun family festive events for you this year. Click below to find out more.

I can’t wait to meet all of the children at my Grotto this year! We are busy preparing the magic and building some wonderful gifts for you. Be sure to be extra good now, I will be watching!

Santa Claus

What’s included

• Winter Light trail 
• Quiz sheet and gold coins 
• Visit to the Naughty Elf garden & Sleigh Store 
• Visit to the Reindeer stables 
• Meeting Santa 
• Christmas Gift for each child 
   

Café prices: 

Hot drink (tea/coffee/hot choc) £1.50 
Cakes £1.00 
Mulled wine: £1.50 
Kids drinks: 50p 

Children will receive a free decoration to create with any purchase. 

At the event

• Parking is free of charge on-site at the Hospice. 
• The trail is wheelchair and pushchair friendly.  
• The trail is largely outdoors so we would advise that you wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes and to wrap up warm. 
• Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs however, guide dogs are permitted. 

When you arrive

The Christmas Café is open from 4.15pm.  
Please park in the allocated spaces for visitors. When you arrive, register with the staff in the Christmas Café at least 5 minutes prior to your booking slot. Your child/children will receive a quiz sheet, which is not compulsory but adds a sense of fun during your walk to Santa and the children can exchange it for a gold coin when they meet the Christmas Elves.

You are more than welcome to take your own photos around the garden but please be considerate of others. 

The latest time you can arrive is 7.00pm as Santa will be heading back to the North Pole for the night at 7.30pm. 

The Christmas Café will have a trade table with lots of festive items to buy. 

How your booking helps our patients

💙 All proceeds from the Grotto go directly to providing essential care for those who need it most, at any time they might need it. By booking tickets to events like this one, you are helping us to care for patients and families this Christmas – thank you, from all of us at St Michael’s.

Christmas with St Michael’s

Every year we hold an array of fun festive events for all ages to get you into the festive spirit!
View all events and initiatives and get involved today.

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