Santa's Grotto at the Gardens

Father Christmas is returning to the Subtropical Gardens this year. There’s a little Christmas magic waiting to be discovered at the Subtropical Gardens… and a very special someone is coming to visit! 🎄✨
Step into Father Christmas’s cosy woodland cabin, tucked away in the Gardens, and discover a magical festive grotto filled with Christmas cheer.
Meet Father Christmas and enjoy a special festive moment together. And, of course, no visit would be complete without a special gift from Santa himself!
A visit to see Father Christmas at the Subtropical Gardens is becoming a Christmas tradition.
All children will need a ticket to see Father Christmas, adults are free to see Father Christmas on a daytime visit. Combined Santa Grotto & Illuminate tickets -coming soon for evening visits.
Father Christmas will also be hosting additional events over the Christmas season at the Subtropical Gardens.
Please note: for health & safety reason the gardens will close if high winds. Therefore tickets will be refunded and visitors will need to rebook for an alternative date.