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Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours. Children can meet Father Christmas at Reindeer Lodge - and there will also be autism-friendly grotto experiences, too The Christmas Markets may have been cancelled – but families can still visit Father Christmas and meet Norbert the magical reindeer at the Trafford Centre’s Reindeer Lodge Christmas experience this winter. Where to find the grotto + price It was me, Ollie and Eric… Eric is 3. So where can we visit Santa in Manchester this year, here is all the info you need including prices and how to book. Santa’s Grotto at Chill Factore – Christmas Events Manchester Still waiting for details for 2020. We went to the Lowry Outlet Mall today and saw Santa's Magical Alpine Grotto and decided to see how Kate would react and she loved every moment.  Prices start from £8. A spokesperson for Baytree Garden Centre, at Weston, said: "Without doubt for many people their first experience of Baytree will have been coming to see Santa as a child and wandering wide-eyed through his amazing Winter Wonderland in the build up to Christmas. Then, of course, it’s the big moment – meeting Santa Claus himself. Visit Father Christmas and his magical reindeer Norbert at the Trafford Centre’s Reindeer Lodge this Christmas. You do get an age-appropriate gift for each child as well as part of your ticket price. £45 for a bubble of three people, additional guests £15 each. Welcome to The Trafford Centre, the world-renowned shopping, dining and leisure destination where you'll always find must-have brands, high street favourites, delicious food and exciting leisure all under one spectacular roof. We recommend you visit the grotto as soon as you arrive at the shopping centre if you haven’t made a booking so you can plan your day shopping and avoid disappointment. 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Then meet Santa and get your present!  All parking is free at the Trafford Centre. Winterfunland, EventCity, intu Trafford Centre 6 December 2019 – 5 January 2020 Winterfunland tickets are all inclusive and include access to the WINTERFUNLAND MANCHESTER'S - UK's LARGEST INDOOR FAIRGROUND During the unprecedented events of 2020 our whole team has been working closely and tirelessly with the local authorities and government to try to bring you the normal Christmas wonderland at Winterfunland. Having a young child (under 2) who loves Peter rabbit I thought this was ideal and a lovely idea. But Reindeer Lodge’s clever elves have come up with a cunning way to let the kids get close to the big red-suited bearded one without noticing they’re not actually that close at all – by sitting in a giant sized sledge with Santa. To comply with ongoing coronavirus restrictions, social distancing is being strictly observed with limited bookings and a maximum of five families on each time slot to ensure plenty of space as you walk through the lodge. The experience has been carefully risk assessed and designed in line with COVID-19 safety measures, including hand sanitising stations, maximum capacity limits and regular cleaning of the experience itself. This year, bosses have created a new Reindeer Lodge where kiddies get to meet Norbert the magical reindeer, as well as meeting Father Christmas of course. It makes for great photos – although be warned you’ll have to pay for the official photos separately in the merchandise area when you leave the grotto. The experience includes reindeer food to take home and a special gift from Father Christmas. There is a maximum of two adults per group. In depth Review: Peter Rabbit's santas grotto at Trafford Centre, Manchester. With the safety of our staff, volunteers and guests at heart we've decided that we will not be running Santa's Grotto this year. Santa's Grotto Update We've been getting so many messages asking about Santa's Grotto this Christmas. There’s a variety of packages for photos – and you can get them in a snow globe, bauble or just as a regular mounted photo. A POPULAR Santa's Grotto has been closed due to "additional congregation" concerns. organisers at the Santa's Grotto drive-thru at Taverham Hall have very much got their act together. Santa’s grotto supports this charity by people paying to take their own photographs with Santa in the cabin. The grotto is located next to the main dome on the upper level – next to Office shoes and opposite the Pandora shop. Visit Santa and meet Norbert the reindeer at The Trafford Centre’s Reindeer Lodge Christmas experience By News4Trafford on 23/10/2020 This new and enchanting experience, which has been carefully risk assessed to be COVID-19 secure, is open from 17 November – 24 December Santa’s Grotto Barton Square, Trafford Centre Manchester 10 November – 24 December 2012 www.traffordcentre.co.uk Reviewed by Debbie Talbot I have a 7 year old little girl who has 4 month old baby twin brothers. Well that's it for this year boys and girls, I'm off to start loading the sleigh. Visitors to the Trafford Centre this Christmas will be able to visit Father Christmas in his grotto - but there'll be no sitting on his knee. Meet Santa Claus at Selfridges, Exchange Square or Selfridges, Trafford Centre – selected dates from 2nd December to 20th December 2020 Book a slot to meet the big man himself and his trusty elf sidekick at Selfridges Manchester this Christmas. Father Christmas will be waiting in his twinkly, cosy cabin; little ones can approach the front of his sleigh at a safe two-metre distance to say hello and tell him their Christmas wishes, before having their photo taken and receiving a gift. Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. 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Copyright © 2009 – 2021 I Love MCR®. We’re big fans of Christmas events in general and even before the kids came along we loved to visit Christmas markets in Europe and Christmas isn’t Christmas without a visit to a Santas Grotto. Then you are all encouraged to sing festive songs to lure shy Norbert the apprentice reindeer out of hiding – who has a magical secret. Santa's Grotto Workshop at Hamleys, 21 November-24 December 2020. Children will love the new reindeer lodge room where the magic starts – a cheeky elf talks to all five families (assembled on socially distanced benches) and gives everybody their own funny festive name. Don’t miss out on what’s new in Manchester. 100+ Santa’s Grottos and Santa Experiences in the UK 2020 Visiting a Santa’s Grotto has always been one of the most fun Christmas activities to do with our kids since they were small. Subscribe to our newsletter now. October 8, 2020 By Alex Watson Reindeer Lodge/Facebook Share Tweet A drive-thru Christmas safari complete with reindeers and a Santa’s grotto is coming to the UK for Christmas. Now that lockdown restrictions have eased and all shops are allowed to reopen, the Trafford Centre‘s popular Christmas grotto has reopened to welcome families in a COVID-secure attraction. Copyright © 2009 – 2021 I Love MCR®. Meet Santa himself and Mrs Claus Hear a story, talk about the Reindeer and Sing some carols! Children can meet Father Christmas at Reindeer Lodge - and there will also be autism-friendly grotto experiences, too. The Trafford Centre’s Reindeer Lodge is open from 17th November – 24th December. Tickets are priced at £10.50 per child and £5.50 per adult. Thanks to all who support it. Start Date: 14-Nov-2019 End Date: 24-Dec-2019 Venue : intu Trafford Centre Take an enchating journey to find Santa at intu Trafford Cente's Peter Rabbit Grotto for Christmas 2019. 189 likes. Naturally in this weird old 2020 we’re having, there’s going to be no sitting on Santa’s knee this year. Santa will be returning to Baytree for 2020 after original uncertainty due to the COVID pandemic. If you’re using the tram, get the main intu Trafford Centre stop – and then walk through the Selfridges entrance to get to the grotto. The Trafford Centre, Stretford Picture: Santa's Grotto - Check out Tripadvisor members' 11,263 candid photos and videos of The Trafford Centre Stretford Tourism Stretford Hotels Stretford Bed and Breakfast Stretford Vacation Rentals Stretford Vacation Packages From food and drink to jewellery and tech, there’s bound to be a gift that’s just right – and you can support local businesses too, Hillside trails lead to this beautiful oriental garden and lake uncovered in Bolton – and here’s how you can own a piece of it, Qbic is searching for 100 locals to give the new hotel a test run with dinner, bed and breakfast on the house. Our experience taking 3 year old plus prices, what's inside, video from inside Apologies for the blurry faced picture! Santa's Grotto. It leads through to a reindeer feed room, where kids get to scoop out their own reindeer feed to take home with them to encourage a visit from Santa and his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Tickets are priced at £10.50 per child and £5.50 for each adult (plus booking fees).  Each booking is limited to five tickets and everyone must be from the same household with a maximum of two adults allowed with each group. Santa’s Grotto Open 21st and 22nd November, 28th and 29th of November, Weekends in December and 21st 22nd 23rd and 24th. Santa's Mega Grotto, Santa's Mega Grotto is a contingency event ..., QEII Leisure Centre, Christchurch, Canterbury, 10 December 2020 - 22 December 2020, Thu 10 Dec 2020, 10:30am–3:00pm Fri 11 Dec 2020, 10:30am–3:00pm Find it on the Upper Level next to the Main Dome. “Although the festive season may be a little different this year, we’re so excited to be bringing this charming experience to our littlest visitors and their families, sprinkling a little extra magic on the festive period.”. We paid £3.50 at the desk and stood in line, there were about 6 other ahead of us so expected Kate to get restless but to our amazement she was absolutely fine and well behaved. Before meeting Father Christmas, children are invited to gather some magical reindeer food and take it home to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve to help Norbert’s reindeer friends fly the sleigh. Santa Claus Calls – Online Santa Experience from Chill Factor e Seeing Santa and telling him about all your Christmas wishes is a truly magical experience. Tickets will be sold in bubbles of up to five people and people should only visit with members of their household or bubble. The Trafford Centre’s Reindeer Lodge is open from 17th November – 24th December. The Trafford Centre: Peter Rabbit Santa's Grotto - See 3,200 traveller reviews, 1,566 candid photos, and great deals for Stretford, UK, at Tripadvisor. All Rights Reserved. Imagine you're 5 years old … The Christmas Markets may have been cancelled – but families can still visit Father Christmas and meet Norbert the magical reindeer at the Trafford Centre’s Reindeer Lodge Christmas experience this winter. Read more: Christmas drive-in for festive fun, Sunday 6th December – Thursday 10th December – 10am to 7pm, Friday 11th December – Thursday 17th December, Friday 18th December – Thursday 24th December. Santa has come all the way to Manchester Arndale to find out what your little ones would love for Christmas! All adults and children aged over 11 must wear masks throughout the Reindeer Lodge. Santa's Secret Workshop Grotto at the intu Trafford Centre Sign up to the M.E.N. Children will first meet the loveable Norbert, an adorable young reindeer who longs to lead the sleigh on Christmas Eve and wants to share a very magical secret of his own. Don’t miss out on what’s new in Manchester. Which is why our Santa experience is back for 2020, but just slightly different. Purchase tickets for the 2020 Santa's Grotto at the Tyndall's Garden Centre Santa Claus is visiting Tyndall's again this year and he can’t wait to see you all! 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