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Santa's Grotto
Type:Christmas - Santa
Dobbies Garden Centre, Cygnet Park, Phorpres Way, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8NY
***Please note, visits must be pre-booked***
Santa's Grotto is one of our most loved festive experiences at Dobbies.
Bring your little ones along to walk through the magical outdoor woodland, spotting the Christmas characters along the way.
Then be welcomed by Santa himself, plus receive a special gift.
Should you wish, you can also purchase a lasting memory of your visit to Santa’s Grotto with a special photo. There is a reduced price for pre-ordering or you can also buy on the day.
Santa has selected a range of toys, suitable for different ages. You can pre-select an age appropriate gift for your child however the exact toy may vary on the day.
Santa's Quiet Grotto
From 2.30pm on Friday 10th December we're pleased to be able to offer visits to Santa's Grotto for children with additional needs.
These sessions can only be pre-booked, with no queuing on the day and a reduced number of families attending in each slot.
During your visit, we'll make sure:
All music is off
Twinkling lights are removed or switched off
You can choose to have your child’s gift wrapped or not
Prior to your visit, we’ll email a photo of your specific Grotto to prepare children for what they will see on the day
We've worked with the charity Autism Together to support our Santa School training and we hope we can bring you a magical experience to share with your little ones.
Should you wish, you can also purchase a lasting memory of your visit to Santa’s Grotto with a special photo. There is a reduced price for pre-ordering or you can also buy on the day.
Santa has selected a range of toys, suitable for different ages. You can pre-select an age appropriate gift for your child however the exact toy may vary on the day.
To give you peace of mind when booking, we have Book with Confidence. Find out more here
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