{"id":793,"date":"2017-12-24T10:39:11","date_gmt":"2017-12-24T10:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/?p=793"},"modified":"2017-12-09T10:41:56","modified_gmt":"2017-12-09T10:41:56","slug":"get-excited-about-santa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/2017\/12\/get-excited-about-santa\/","title":{"rendered":"Get excited about Santa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why not make Christmas even more magical by taking your kids to see Santa. Here’s a round up of the best places for children to see Father Christmas in London this year.<\/a><\/p>\n

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1 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/p>\n

As well as enjoying the rides and Christmas markets at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, make sure you stop off in Santa Land.<\/p>\n

The grotto isn’t ticketed and is run on a first-come-first-served basis so it’s a good idea to arrive early.<\/p>\n

When: 17 November 2017 – 1 January 2018<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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2 Santa’s Grotto at Christmas in Leicester Square<\/p>\n

Enjoy a story with Santa, meet the elves and receive a small gift from him in this magical Christmas grotto right in the heart of Leicester Square.<\/p>\n

When: 11 November – 24 December 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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3 Meet Santa at ZSL London Zoo<\/p>\n

Why not combine a trip to London Zoo with a visit to see Santa.<\/p>\n

Your kids can join in the arts and crafts with Mrs Claus and chat to the cheeky elves before meeting Santa and receiving a Christmas gift.<\/p>\n

When: weekends from 9 December – 24 December 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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4 Santa School at the Ragged School Museum<\/p>\n

Take a trip to the Ministry of Christmas, Santa\u2019s secret hideaway at The Ragged School Museum.<\/p>\n

Not only can you help the Elves prepare for Christmas, your kids can also meet Father Christmas.<\/p>\n

When: 25 November – 24 December 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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5 Father Christmas Adventure at Sutton House<\/p>\n

Meet Santa in his picturesque grotto by a cosy fire at Sutton House.<\/p>\n

Your kids can also enjoy magical stories of his adventures around the world before receiving an early Christmas gift.<\/p>\n

When: 25 November – 17 December 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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6 Meet Santa at the WWT London Wetland Centre<\/p>\n

Jump aboard a thrilling husky sleigh ride to Santa’s grotto at the WWT London Wetland Centre.<\/p>\n

Your kids can also help Santa\u2019s elves in their workshop and make a small Christmas gift to take home.<\/p>\n

When: 2 December – 3 December 2017<\/p>\n

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7 Victorian Santa’s Grotto at Museum of London Docklands<\/p>\n

Take a trip back in time and meet Santa in a Victorian setting at the Museum of London Docklands this Christmas.<\/p>\n

Transformed with festive decorations, you can also listen to Christmas carols in the Sailortown Gallery before meeting Santa.<\/p>\n

When: 2 December – 23 December 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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8 Sail with Santa on the Thames<\/p>\n

All aboard for a festive Santa Cruise on the River Thames this Christmas.<\/p>\n

You’ll board at Tower Pier before enjoying mince pies and cookies on the boat … and meeting Santa.<\/p>\n

When: 2 December – 23 December 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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9 Father Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall<\/p>\n

The Royal Albert Hall has been transformed into a festive wonderland this Christmas.<\/p>\n

Your kids can go on an immersive and interactive journey with some magical characters before meeting Santa.<\/p>\n

When: 5 December – 24 December 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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10 Christmas at Kew Gardens<\/p>\n

Don’t miss the North Pole village at Kew Gardens where your kids can meet Santa within this beautiful botanical winter wonderland.<\/p>\n

When: 22 November 2017 – 1 January 2018<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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