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Where to visit Santa in Oxfordshire 2024
11 November - 24 December
Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones. There are lots of Christmas experiences, Santa Grottos and special events on all around Oxfordshire. Prices and activities vary greatly so I’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Oxfordshire in 2024. For more great ideas, check out our guides for Berkshire , Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire.
SPOTLIGHT FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE – FAIRYTALE FARM
Step into the enchanting world of our Christmas Fairytale 2024, where the magic of the season comes alive with every twinkling light and festive experience. immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with the bustling streets of Victorian London. Delight in all your favourite experiences from previous years, such as the cosy Santa’s Grotto, the enchanting Fairytale Castle walk-through, and dazzling Christmas illuminations.
Where to Visit Santa in Oxfordshire 2024
Ranked no.2 in the Times of the 7 Best Festive Days Out in the UK, The Flight Before Christmas returns for 2024. Perfect for the whole family, The Flight Before Christmas takes place on board a British Airways jumbo jet. It’s a unique theatrical experience with interactive elements throughout, workshops and a visit to Father Christmas for a story time session. It’s been fully revamped for 2024 including new characters, activites and completely new sections to immerse yourself in for a magical Christmas family experience.
Meet Father Christmas and his elves in Santa’s Grotto, and children will love the festively decorated Manor House. (Witney) running at weekends and selected dates 7-23 December. tickets not yet released.
Santa’s Workshop at Hocus Pocus Play
A magical experience where guests will be greeted cheery Christmas elves, before entering into an enchanted fairytale village with hidden surprises at every turn. Each family will be given a personal appointment to visit Santa himself, whose hidden workshop you must find through a secret door and enchanting tunnel! (Fairford)
Get ready to meet Santa this Christmas in Oxford and enjoy some fun festive activities at Oxford Castle & Prison.
Millets Farm – Santa’s Grotto at Millets Farm is one of the major visit Santa experiences in the county, this event books up quickly especially for weekends close to Christmas. (Frilford near Abingdon)
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Santa Express – Take a train trip with Santa at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway this Christmas. (Wallingford)
Didcot Railway Centre – steam into Christmas and meet Santa at the Didcot Railway Centre. (Didcot)
Oxford Bus Museum – Father Christmas day with heritage bus rides will take place on Sunday 15th & 22nd December 2024 (Long Hanborough)
Father Christmas is visiting Hogshaw Farm again this year! He’ll be flying in to spend time with you and your family, hear your Christmas wishes and check on his reserve team of reindeer.
Roves Farm – Meet Santa in his Grotto, choose a gift in the Toy Shop & mix up a treat for Rudolph at the Reindeer Food Station. Enjoy the party atmosphere at the live Elf Show, do some paper crafts to take home (Sevenhampton)
Henley Christmas Festival – Taking place on 29th Nov 2024, there will be a Santa’s Grotto at the King’s Arm Barn from 4.30pm. Free entry – please join the queue. Last queue entry at 7.30pm (Henley-on-Thames)
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre – Santa Claus is coming to the nature reserve! Bring your 3-11 year olds to get your wildlife friendly Christmas off to a flying start. (Sutton Courtney, not too far from Didcot) 30th Nov – 1st Dec
East Challow Christmas Market – there will be the opportunity to take your family photos with Santa for £3 per child on Saturday 16th Nov 2024.
East Challow Festive Craft Event – a fun afternoon full of festive activities and crafts! Including hot chocolate cone making, biscuit decorating, card and gift tag designing, candle crafting and a story with Santa.
Beale Wildlife Park – details tbc
Breakfast with Santa at the Covered Market – details tbc
Yarnton Home & Garden – details tbc
Blue Diamond Garden Centre in Bicester – enjoy breakfast or tea with Santa or just visit him in Santa’s Grotto. details tbc
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