Santa Experiences
Meet Father Christmas
Meet Father Christmas at Trentham's North Pole grotto in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire. Join Father Christmas and his elf for a magical experience where children receive a small gift and chat about their Christmas wishes. Kids explore an igloo, pose for photos on the sleigh, and enjoy a special meet and greet with Father Christmas. Each child leaves with a Christmas soft toy and reindeer food to take home. The grotto runs from the 5th to the 24th December at Trentham Shopping Village, with selected dates available. Plan ahead as tickets go on sale in September.
Presented by The Trentham Estate
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
Meet Father Christmas at Trentham's North Pole grotto in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire. Join Father Christmas and his elf for a magical experience where children receive a small gift and chat about their Christmas wishes. Kids explore an igloo, pose for photos on the sleigh, and enjoy a special meet and greet with Father Christmas. Each child leaves with a Christmas soft toy and reindeer food to take home. The grotto runs from the 5th to the 24th December at Trentham Shopping Village, with selected dates available. Plan ahead as tickets go on sale in September.
Presented by The Trentham Estate
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
5 Dec – 24 Dec 2026 (select dates)
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Trentham Shopping Village, ST4 8JGFrequently asked questions
- Do I need to book Meet Father Christmas in advance?
- Yes, Meet Father Christmas requires advance booking. Tickets can be booked via the official event website.
- Is this event free?
- Meet Father Christmas is a ticketed event. Visit the event website for current pricing.
- When does Meet Father Christmas take place?
- 5th December 2026 to 24th December 2026, on select dates.
- Where is Meet Father Christmas held?
- Trentham Shopping Village, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
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