Where to meet Santa in Bristol - your 2016 guide
Posted on: 14 Nov 2016Wondering where you and your little ones can catch up with Father Christmas this festive 2016 period? 365Bristol has created a comprehensive guide to Santa in Bristol and beyond! Lets just hope you’ve all been good...
Santa's Enchanted Ice Castle: The Mall, Cribbs Causeway - 12th November - 24th December
Open every day from Thursday 10 November until Christmas Eve. Tickets are £5.50 and include a gift. There is no booking fee and no cost for accompanying adults. Santa can see a maximum of four children at any one time with two accompanying adults. Tickets can be pre-booked online here or purchased on the day from the Winter Wonderland ticket office (subject to availability). The ticket office can be contacted on: 0117 9044155.
Breakfast or Tea with Santa and further activities: Cadbury and Keynsham Wyevale Garden Centres - 12th November - 24th December
Pop in and become one of his little helpers in his Elf Workshop, where you can make your own festive treats, receive a special gift and enjoy many more activities! Many dining options are available to suit all tasted and needs. Please book online in advance to avoid disappointment. You can do so by clicking here.
Christmas Experience at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park: Selected dates between 26th November and 24th December
With years of experience putting together fun attractions for Children, Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park we are in their third year of hosting this magical event. It's a full day experience that sold out in each previous year thanks to the sheer amount and quality of attractions, activities and rides on offer. When you visit Santa you will have time for your little ones to ask him questions and get a fabulous gift; of course don't forget to say hello to Mrs Clause if you see her! For further info and to book tickets please click here.
The Grand Pier, Weston Super Mare: 3rd December - 24th December
Come and see Santa in his magical grotto at the end of the Grand Pier this Christmas! Santa and his helpers will be landing in their winter wonderland on Saturday 3rd December. They will stay there until Christmas Eve, when they must leave to make sure all the Christmas presents are delivered on time! Held on the weekends of the 3rd and 10th, and then every day from Saturday 17th to Christmas Eve. You will be transported down an enchanted path to Santa’s very own grotto. Santa’s reindeer and his elves will be on hand to make sure you don’t get lost! Santa’s grotto will be open at 11am and admission is £5.00 with each child receiving a wrapped gift. For more information click here.
The Galleries, City Centre: 3rd, 10th and 17th - 24th December
Santa will be roaming the centre with his elves on the 3rd, 10th and 17th – 24th December, so come along and let him know what you want for Christmas this year!, Santa will be arriving in Bristol to make sure he knows exactly what the little ones want this year and might just check if they've been naughty or nice! Click here for more info.
Christmas at Practically Perfect in Knowle: 17th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December.
Now celebrating 5 years in business, Practically Perfect will host Santa and his team of helpers on four occasion this festive period. Each child will receive three gifts and get to meet and chat with the Big Guy, so make sure they've been nice this year! £6 per child and no waiting around make this a great chance to top up the Christmas cheer. For more info please visit their Facebook page.
Avon Valley Steam Railway: Saturday 26th November – 24th December
The Avon Valley Railway has a far more attractive and original idea than the usual Santa trip. Every weekend from late November to Christmas Eve, Father Christmas will be on the steam train at the Avon Valley Railway. Accompanied by his helpers he will make his way along the train, stopping to talk to all the children and, providing they have been good, give them each a quality present. Parents are not neglected as everyone will also receive a delicious mince pie or festive biscuit. The Santa Special experience takes approximately one hour, during which time, from the comfort of your reserved seats, all the family can enjoy the splendid views of the Avon Valley from the old fashioned carriages and experience the unique sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age when steam was king. Click here for more information and tickets.
Lyde Green Community Association: December 18th
Santa will be visiting Lyde Green on December 18th! The event will be held at Lyde Green Primary school between 4pm and 7pm. Expect lots of festive cheer, stalls, music, dancers, carols and more. For any further ino please email Lydegreenca@hotmail.com
Downend Round Table - lots of venues in Bristol from December 2nd
On the back of the huge success of Bristol’s biggest fireworks display, Downend Round Table have now convinced the Big Guy to come to Bristol. He will be touring the the city passing on his festive cheer and meeting all the children of the area. He's a very busy guy right now so his route isn't finalised just yet. Keep an eye on www.downendrt.co.uk/santa-sleigh-bristol and the Facebook page for news of the route!
More and more events will be added to our growing list between now and Christmas so remember to check back regularly! If you have any questions, need any advice, or are hosting a Santa event of your own, simply Contact Us.