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New for 2026: Watchtree Elemental Garden Grotto: Meet Santa in his GrottoTo book go to www.watchtree.co.uk/events
We are thrilled to offer 3 extra days of meeting Santa in our magical Watchtree Elemental Garden Grotto! Please note that these special Grotto visits take place on different days and are completely separate from our Christmas at Watchtree all-day opening celebration event.
Make your little ones' Christmas truly unforgettable with a magical, personal visit to Santa right here at Watchtree!
Price: £15 per child
Location: Our beautiful, twinkling Watchtree Elemental Garden, nestled opposite the visitor centre.
The Experience: While you're here, get ready for plenty of festive fun: come and say hello to our cheeky naughty elves, hunt for all the hidden snowflakes scattered around the Elemental Garden, take a winter stroll along our magical elemental grotto trail, and sit down to complete a cozy christmas craft while you wait to see Santa!
To keep things calm, magical, and personal with, each 20-minute santa slot welcomes a small group of up to 4 children. Your child will enjoy a dedicated 5-minute one-on-one chat with Santa to share their wishlists, followed by a special wrapped gift in sustainable packaging.(When booking please tell us on the booking form What would your children like from Santa this year / what is your children’s favorite things? (Our cheeky elves will pass this information to Santa!)
Important Grotto Tip: Please allow plenty of time for a leisurely stroll from the car park to the Watchtree Elemental Garden, and arrive at least 5 minutes before your allocated time slot. All children must have a pre-booked ticket to receive a gift from Santa. Spaces are strictly limited, so early booking is recommended!
Our Christmas events for 2026 are kindly supported by:
Harker Garden Buildings Ltd
Rijo42 the Real Spirit of Coffee
Futamura
Norman Knights LTD
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Watchtree Nature Reserve, Carlisle, United Kingdom
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