Have you been good this year? Are you expecting Father Christmas to make his annual trip down your chimney this December? Why not get your request in early and visit him and some of his elves at a grotto near you!

Wimpole Home Farm, Cambridgeshire
Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12 & Sun 13 December,
11am – 4pm
At Home Farm, Father Christmas hands out his gifts from his grotto in the Great Barn. There will also be a children’s entertainer to add to the fun of the day.
Normal admission to Home Farm applies, plus small charge to receive a gift from Father Christmas.

Hatfield Forest, Essex
Saturday 5 December,
10.30am, 11.30am & 1.30pm
A magical trail leads you to Santa’s grotto.  Gift, crafts, drink and a biscuit for all children. Child £6.50. Booking essential on 01279 870678.

Father Christmas at Oxburgh Hall © NT Fisheye Images

Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire
Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 & Sun 20 December,
10.30am, 11.15am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm
Follow the Christmas trail around the Boardwalk and discover Father Christmas in his secret grotto, where he will have a present for the children visiting Wicken Fen. (3 - 12 years). Child £6.75. Booking advisable on 01353 720274.

Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
Sun 13, Sat 19 & Sun 20 December,
from 11am
Join the fun and meet Santa and his elves. £3 includes a present for every child. No booking required, but it may be necessary to queue when busy.

Ickworth House, Suffolk
Sunday 13 December,
11am – 3pm
Come and meet Father Christmas at Ickworth. Then make your very own Christmas decorations and cards to take home for your friends and family. Ages 4 – 11. Child £2.50, accompanying adults free.