Christmas is a magical time for kids and meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the year for little ones.    Prices and activities vary greatly so we’ve rounded up a good selection of what’s on and where to visit Santa in Buckinghamshire in 2024.  For more great ideas, check out our guides for Oxfordshire and Berkshire too.

If you’re after other Christmas experiences, check out the Red Kite Days guide to Christmas light trails.

FEATURED – HOGHSHAW FARM CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

Father Christmas returns to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park.  Take a wander through the festive forest, past the magical Wishing Tree and through the snow pits, to find Father Christmas on the big red tractor.  Get up close with real reindeer, enjoy festive crafts too.  A magical Christmas experience for the whole family, with full farm entry included! Tickets now on sale.

Where to Visit Santa in Buckinghamshire 2024

Christmas at Lillingstone PYO 

Visit Mother Christmas in her cosy Grotto at Lillingstone PYO where she will take you on a truly festive adventure! Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by Santa’s special Elves, and taken through to Mother Christmas’ enchanting Grotto, where she will spend some time chatting to each child and read a magical story!

You can also wander through the Christmas Tree Forest to find your perfect premium grade Nordmann Fir tree.

Meet Santa at The Kenton theatre in Henley 30th November

Santa’s Christmas Cracker is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues as each child gets to meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present from him – it’s the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO!

Santa’s Grotto & Elves Workshop at The Little Gym Handy Cross  22nd Dec

Join Santa, Mrs Claus and their cheeky elves for snowball games, sleigh rides & gymnastics before heading to the Evles workshop to Make a Wish with the Fairy Elf Godmother.  It’s then time to join Santa for Christmas songs, previous photos and to collect your special Christmas present.  Open to members and non-members.

Santa will be making appearances at the Roald Dahl Museum on 14th December.  Free with museum entry and includes a small chocolate gift (Great Missenden)

There will be a Santa’s Grotto at Dobbie’s Garden Centre (near Aylesbury)

Christmas on the Cobbles event in Aylesbury which includes the Aylesbury Santa Parade, switching on of the Christmas lights and fireworks on 24th November

This was a recommendation from a Buckinghamshire parent who said ‘Whipsnade Zoo. A-ma-zing! AND you get to feed the reindeer AND sit in Santas sleigh when it’s your turn next. AND nobody is pushing & shoving. And you’re the only ones in his log cabin.’ 2024 tickets released on 1st October

Father Christmas returns to Odds Farm Park for a Christmas spectular (Wooburn Common)

Beaconsfield Festival of Light will include an appearance from Father Christmas  (Beaconsfield) 4th Dec

The Magic of Christmas at Mead Open Farm is packed full of festive activities including meeting Father Christmas.  Full day entry to the farm is also included. Chalfont St Giles Christmas lights switch on event will have a Santa’s grotto (Chalfont St Giles) 30th November 2024

Father Christmas is coming to Milton Keynes Museum plus, experience the Museum’s enchanting Victorian Christmas (Milton Keynes)

One of the more expensive Santa’s grotto experiences, Frosts Garden Centre Woburn Sands tickets go on sale in the summer and sell out quickly!  The 45 minute festive experience Santa’s Grotto is back for 2024 and tickets on sale. (Milton Keynes)

Visit Father Christmas and his elves in Bletchley Park Mansion’s Ballroom, a beautiful, spacious wood-panelled room used by Codebreakers in World War Two. Not yet announced (Milton Keynes)

Santa’s Grotto at Milton Keynes Dobbies Garden Centre – weekend dates always sell out really quickly. (Milton Keynes)

Father Christmas will have a grotto at the Chapter Two bookshop as part of Christmas in Chesham (Chesham) 22nd November

Thomley Christmas Marketwill also have a Santa’s Grotto (Worminghall) 23rd November

 The Bucks Railway Centre Christmas Panto Epress.  See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride and watch a pantomime – all in one amazing Christmas experience!

Visit Santa at the Centre MK and meet his newest reindeer (Milton Keynes)

Try a festive train ride at the Princes Risborough & Chinnor Railway and meet Santa on one of the Steam Train Specials.

Breakfast with Santa at Ethorpe Hotel – every Saturday from 7th December (Gerrads Cross)

Not quite a grotto but there will be a lot of Father Christmas’ to spot at the Haddenham Santa Dash on Sunday 8th December 2024.

Santa’s Grotto at The Hellfire Caves  – follow a magical trail led by elves as you walk through the underground caverns deep into the Chiltern Hills and the story unfolds. This year remember to watch out for The Grinch! (West Wycombe)

Santa’s Grotto was at the Princes Risborough Christmas lights switch on, last year with details for the year’s event still to be confirmed (Princes Risborough) 30th November

Not yet confirmed for 2024 below this line

Rotary Haddenham & District return to Hartwell Nurseries in Stone with their festive Santa’s grotto running on weekends.

With a sprinkle of festive magic, discover Thrift Farm’s BIGGEST family Christmas experience! Details still to be announched

As an alternative to buying Christmas crafts at attractions, we can also create some special gifts ourselves. For example, custom Christmas pin badges. You can send your favorite pictures with Christmas elements to the designers at Pinbadges.co，and they will design unique Christmas pin badges for you. Wear these custom pin badges with your kids at Christmas, which could create a more festive atmosphere. Customize now!