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Experience the magic of

Christmas

Sunday 23 November – Tuesday 23 December

Raising money for

In memory of Daniel Harris #DabForDaniel
in partnership with

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas adventure

where dreams come true and festive cheer fills the air.

We will be located again in the amazing town centre venue right in the Newark Buttermarket, accessed via either The Market Square or Middlegate.

Santa’s Elves are so excited to welcome you all back to the best Grotto in town!

How our grotto magic works

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Elf welcome

Once you step foot into our Newark North Pole you will be welcomed by the Elf Squad, who will make sure you are ready to enjoy your full experience!

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Treats and drinks

Then there will be time to enjoy a drink and a delicious treat while you write your letter to Santa before your chat.

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Visit Santa!

When your turn arrives, an Elf will escort you and your family through the winter wonderland into Santa’s magical grotto to meet the man himself!

If you have more than one child, they can all chat to Santa at the same time. However, each child will receive their own gift so you will need to book and pay for a session for each child as per the booking buttons below.

Book your Christmas magic today

Our grotto experiences start on Sunday 23 November and last until Tuesday 23 December

Santa Paws

Sun 23 Nov | 11am – 3pm

Santa Paws – A Magical Visit for Pets!

Bring your furry friend to meet Santa and capture a Christmas memory to treasure forever.

This festive season, Santa is inviting four-legged friends to his very own Grotto!
Whether it’s your dog, cat or another much-loved pet, they’ll enjoy a special visit with Santa complete with festive cheer and a sprinkle of North Pole magic.

Each pet will have their moment to shine with a professional photograph, perfect for Christmas cards, keepsakes or sharing with friends and family. Santa Paws is all about celebrating the joy, love and fun that pets bring to our lives and making this Christmas extra memorable for the whole family.

Spaces are limited – book your pet’s magical visit with Santa today and create a festive memory that will last a lifetime!

£10 per set of paws

The Ultimate Santa Visit

Thursday evenings from 4 until 18 December

A private audience with Santa – where Christmas dreams come true.

This year, give your family the gift of true Christmas magic. Santa and his cheerful Elf will make a very special stop at your home, stepping straight from their sleigh for a 30-minute personal visit that your child will never forget.

Before the visit, you’ll complete a personalised questionnaire so when Santa greets your child by name and knows all about their year, it feels utterly magical. From their favourite toy to their proudest moments, Santa will make every word feel like a Christmas miracle come to life.

There’ll be time for photos, laughter and maybe even a quick story time plus every twinkle of the moment will be captured in a professionally edited video for you to cherish forever. Each child will also receive a special gift from Santa, lovingly chosen and delivered right from the North Pole.

With only a very limited number of homes on Santa’s exclusive route, this is an experience like no other – personalised, joyful, and filled with festive wonder.

Book your Santa’s VIP Home Experience today and create a Christmas memory that will last a lifetime.

From £100
Maximum of 10-mile radius from Newark Town Centre

Arrival of Santa Experience

Sat 29 Nov | 1pm – 3.30pm

Watch the magic of Santa arriving into Newark on his sleigh for the start of the 2025 Grotto, through the Market Square courtesy of the elves from Newark Round Table.

Once he has arrived at the Town Hall you will be escorted in to have a Christmas Disco and games with the Elves and a Christmas themed party tea. You will also have the chance to meet with Santa himself where he will hand out gifts to all children.
The Adults will get a mince pie and mulled wine on arrival and the bar will be open to purchase further drinks throughout the event.

£22.50 per child | £5 per adult

Santa’s Grotto Experience

Sun 30 Nov – Tue 23 Dec

Includes a 10-minute chat with Santa, a high-quality age-appropriate gift, a digital photograph of your child or family with Santa and a few extra treats from the Elves.

There will be the option to have a printed copy of your photo on site for an additional £5.

£15 per child
Maximum of 4 children per booking
No refunds available

Magical Experience

Sun 7 Dec

Includes everything from the grotto experience PLUS:

90 minute session where children take part in the following activities in addition to the Standard Grotto Experience package:

Cookie decorating with Elf YummyTummy, storytime with Elf Chatterbox, crafts with Elf CraftyPants, Elf school with Elf Jingle, letter writing with Mrs Claus and Santa visit with Elf BossyBoots

£25 per child

No refunds available

Book your visit today

Step one: Create your Santa's Grotto account or log in below:

A Santa's Grotto account gives you access to your own downloads page to access your personalised festive photo after your visit

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