Event
5th December 2026 - 23rd December 2026
Santa's Grotto Experience at Matlock Farm Park
Santa and his Elves will be bringing delights from the North Pole to thoroughly entertain you as you go through your Christmas experience.
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5th December 2026 - 23rd December 2026
All events apart from Santa's arrival day are pre-book only and we advise booking early to avoid disappointment
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December
Make Christmas extra magical with a very special visit to Santa at Matlock Farm Park!
Step into a world of festive fun beginning in our enchanting Christmas Craft Workshop. Meet Chief Elf, write a letter to Santa and post it in the magical North Pole Post Box, before creating a beautiful keepsake to take home. Discover whether you’ve made Santa’s Naughty or Nice List with our fun-filled Naughty or Nice-o-meter! Your journey continues through our sparkling Ice Tunnel, where an elf awaits to guide you into Santa’s enchanting grotto. Meet Santa, share your Christmas wishes, capture cherished memories and receive an early Christmas gift from the man himself.
Also available at Christmas time:
Festive pony rides*
Christmas carol singing/brass band music
Christmas treasure trails
Market stalls (selected dates)
*From 2.5 years. Small charge applies
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