Magical Santa Experience 2025
Schedule
Sat Nov 22 2025 at 10:15 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX Derby, United Kingdom | Belper, EN
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Visits at selected times from 22nd November to 24th December 2025...Ho ho ho! The spirit of Christmas has brought Santa and his jolly elves to Denby Pottery Village. Come and join us for a magical experience with family and friends!
Enjoy a personalised visit to meet Santa in his cosy cabin, receive an Elf Observation Report, and hand-pick a present from our wide selection of gifts for all ages.
Make a Christmas wish to hang on our twinkling garden tree, and capture plenty of festive photos along the way!
On arrival, follow the magical path to Santa’s Grotto, where your jolly elf will be waiting to guide you to meet Santa.
"Visit our magical gardens,
be welcomed by Santa's elf.
Come with all of the family or even by yourself.
I think Santa might be sleeping,
so you'd better ring the bell
And in case he doesn't hear,
then knock on the door as well.
And when Santa opens the door,
he'll know just who you are
He knows every child all over the world,
no matter how near or far.
Step inside the workshop,
where Santa keeps all of the toys
choose your favourite and it shall be yours.”
TICKETS: Please note that the £18.95 off-peak price is applied at the checkout stage.
Monday - Friday (off-peak): £18.95 per child.
Saturdays, Sundays, Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd & Christmas Eve (peak): £21.95 per child.
Babes in arms (under 6 months) do not require a ticket if they are accompanying another paying child (unless you would like them to take part in the full Santa experience and receive a gift).
You can personalise your child/ children's experience at the checkout to include their name and age as well as any special interests or achievements, to make their visit to Santa truly magical.
TIME: Please arrive in good time for your Santa Experience and dress for the weather. Your fifteen-minute experience can be booked for a maximum of four children and four supervising adults. This includes a personalised meet and greet with Santa (approx. 5 minutes), picking a present from the workshop and time for photos and festive games in the gardens.
To make the most of your experience, we recommend arriving up to 15-30 minutes before your booking start time (e.g Santa Experience booked for 9.15am will promptly start at 9.15am and finish at 9.30am). Sadly, any late arrivals cannot be guaranteed their visit as bookings are allocated in consecutive fifteen-minute visits. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable, and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.
EXTRAS: Hot Chocolate and Christmas Cookie. Please collect your voucher from Santa’s elf on the day of your visit to enjoy before 4pm.
FESTIVE TRAIL: Take part in our Festive Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa's elves have hidden pictures of their festive friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a sweet treat at the end. Tickets are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a child's Santa Experience ticket (subject to availability).
Whilst you’re here, take a photo with friends and family at the festive photo points. Tag us on Facebook at @VisitDenby or on Instagram @denbypotteryvillage for a chance to be featured on our socials.
CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at [email protected] or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am-4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on a Monday term time.
BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Santa Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Please note that this is an extremely popular experience, and we encourage you to allow extra journey time for your visit. Any late arrivals cannot be guaranteed their visit as bookings are allocated in consecutive fifteen-minute timeslots. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations
HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.
Visitor parking is free and within easy reach of the Santa Experience location.
Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit.
There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.
We can't wait to see you soon!
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Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX Derby, United Kingdom, Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road, Ripley, DE5 8, United Kingdom, BelperEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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