Meet Santa At Wetland Grotto

Come along and meet Santa at Wetland grotto and receive a special gift from the man himself. Then head to our festive Kingfisher Kitchen and enjoy a delicious full English breakfast.

Afterwards, wrap up warm and make enchanted memories as you soak up our seasonal wildlife and enjoy an adventure-packed day in our winter wonder-wetlands.

We’ll have festive activities throughout the day so yule have lots to enjoy after seeing our special guest, from Christmas crafts to posting a letter to the North Pole in our Slimbridge post office.

Santa and his swans are on their way and he would love to see you there!

Time slots: 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.45am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm, 3pm, 3.30pm.

Please arrive on site at least 30 minutes before your time slot to make sure you have checked in and are at the Grotto on time to see Santa. Please note the time slot refers to your grotto visit, not entry to the site or to your breakfast.

Child Ticket: £12 – Includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto and a gift (for participating child). Includes a full English Breakfast.

Under 4 years Ticket: FREE – If you do not wish for a child under 4 years to receive a gift you can select the free under 4s ticket. Toast and orange juice can be purchased from the restaurant for an additional £3, or a child’s breakfast for £5.

Adult Ticket (includes concessions and essential helpers): £9.95 – Includes a full English Breakfast.

Admission into the wetland centre must be purchased in addition to your event ticket; WWT members do not need to purchase admission but must hold an active membership. Any participating children must either be named on a membership or purchase an admission ticket.

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