It may still seem like Christmas is a while off but people are already getting ready for the festive season and booking their favourite festive events, like Winter Wonderland and pantomimes. I have even been told that some Christmas venues are already fully booked, so if you do have some places in mind where you want to see the big guy himself you may wish to get in touch with them sooner rather than later to bag your tickets. If, however, you are still looking for places where you can take your little ones to see Father Christmas in Chester in 2025 then below is a list of places where you can book now and where, at the time of writing, they still had tickets left.
Please note – We will be updating this list as we go so make sure you keep popping back to see if we have found any more wonderful places where you can spend time with Father Christmas in Chester this year.
CruiseBoat with Father Christmas
If you are looking for something special this year then why not book a cruise down the River Dee with Father Christmas. The cruise lasts one hour and adults will receive a tea or coffee and a mince pie with children enjoying a cordial and gingerbread man. Santa Claus will gift all children 10 and under an age-appropriate book too so why not book now for some festive fun on a fully decorated boat.
When
- 13th December at 12 pm and 2.30 pm
- 20th December 12pm and 2.30pm
- 21st December at 12 pm and 2.30 pm
Where ChesterBoat Souter’s Lane The Groves Chester CH1 1SZ
Price Adult £16 Child with a gift £18 Child without a gift £9.50 infant no gift no activities free
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is famous for it’s much-loved event, the Christmas Lantern walks. It gives visitors the opportunity to see the Zoo like never before, all lit up and magical at night. You will get to walk through various magical wonderlands all with different themes and exciting light installations. If you are lucky you might also spot an animal or two as well.
When 14th November – 3rd January 2026
Where Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 1EU
Price Children from £12
Grosvenor Shopping Centre
The Grosvenor shopping centre in Chester city centre is creating an enchanted grotto where your child can meet the elves, Santa and also receive a gift from Father Christmas.
This year, Santa’s Enchanted Grotto brings the magic inspired by films. Get ready to step into the spotlight for an immersive, festive, movie-inspired journey guided by the Jolly Enchanted Elves, ending with a personal visit with Santa himself.
When 24st November – 24th December
Where Grosvenor shopping centre
Price child £14 adult £6
Chester Cathedral
Want to extend your Father Christmas visit to make even more lasting memories? Then why not book brunch with Father Christmas himself? Chester Cathedral are running Sunday brunch with Santa at the refectory this winter. All children aged 1 and over will meet Father Christmas and receive a selection box.
When 3rd 7th 14th 21st 24th December between 9-11.30am
Where Chester Cathedral Saint Werburgh Street Chester CH1 2DY
Price Adults £15, Child £13
Ice Cream Farm
The Cheshire Ice Cream Farm are hosting Christmas workshops where children can meet Santa in his lodge, choose a gift from the elf emporium, participate in Christmas crafts and themed activities, make reindeer food and receive a collectable Christmas mug with two scoops of ice cream.
When weekends between 29th November – 24th December
Where The Ice cream farm Drumlin Hall, Newton Ln, Tattenhall, Cheshire, Chester CH3 9NE
Price child £29 adult £3
Tatton Park
Visit Father Christmas and his elf helpers at the Tatton Park Farm for a Christmas event that is suitable for the whole family.
- A personal visit with Father Christmas in his grotto and a special gift for every child
- Festive photos on Santa’s sleigh and a craft activity in the Mill; make your own magical reindeer food to sprinkle around on Christmas Eve!
- Live music from choirs and brass bands, plus roaming entertainers
- Seasonal treats to warm you up in the pop-up Christmas Café, located in the Farm’s Clydesdale Barn
When Weekends from November 22nd up to and including December 24th
Where Tatton Park Tatton Park, Knutsford WA16 6SG
Price £13 per child and includes farm entry and a gift
£11 per adult and includes farm entry
Do let us know if you are aware of anywhere else you can see Father Christmas in Chester and we will add it to our list.
We do hope you manage to boko all the events you want to this year and enjoy the excitement of Christmas with your families.
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