Father Christmas Visits in Sussex, Kent, Hampshire & London 2011

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Portable North Pole
Santa Claus and his amazing PNP (Portable North Pole) console will be online during the entire holiday season. With just a few clicks, this technological marvel will let your loved ones receive a personal message from Santa Claus, sent directly from his village in the North Pole. Rediscover Christmas with this immersive and unique experience that brings the holiday magic back to life. Click here for details

Norad Santa Tracker
Follow Santa as he makes his magical journey around the world on Christmas Eve.

SANTA VISITS EAST SUSSEX in December 2011

Drusillas Park - Alfriston - Tel: 01323 874100
Santa’s Christmas Cottage where children can meet Santa and receive an early Christmas gift. Address: Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS.

Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - Tel: 01825 720806
Santa visits every child on board with a gift and a photo can be taken with Santa at Kingscote Station. Address: Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL.

Ashdown Forest Llama Park - Forest Row - Tel: 01825 712040
Visit Santa in his Magical Grotto and receive a quality present.
Address: Ashdown Forest Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JN.

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway - Tel: 01323 520229
Take the Santa Special steam train to Santa's Grotto and receive a quality present from Santa. Address: Eastbourne Miniature, Steam Railway, Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NS.

Lavender Line - Uckfield - Tel: 01903 761455.(info line) 01825 750515. (enq)
Visit Santa in his grotto at Isfield Station, then ride on the steam train.
Address: The Lavender Line, Isfield Station, Isfield, nr Uckfield, E. Sx.TN22 5XB

Spring Barn Farm Park - Lewes - Tel: 01273 488450
Visit Santa in his stable and receive a present.
Address: Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3ND.

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum - Lewes - Tel: 01825 840573
Visit Santa's Grotto and receive a special gift.
Address: Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum,Halland, Lewes,E.Sussex, BN8 5AF.

Paradise Park - Newhaven - Tel: 01273 512123
Santa's Winter Wonderland every weekend from 19th November until Dec 18th, Incl 19th - 23rd December. Address: Avis Road, Newhaven.

Church Hill Shopping Centre
Children will be able to visit the Santas grotto at Churchill Square in Brighton throughout the day in December and every child will be given a gift.

SANTA VISITS WEST SUSSEX in December 2011

Amberley Working Museum - Arundel - Tel: 01798 831370
Santa Polar Adventure. Ride on a real vintage steam train up to a themed grotto to meet Santa himself.
Address: Amberley Working Museum, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT.

Brooklands Pleasure Park - Worthing - Tel: 07967 361847 / 07974 818313.
Diddly Train, Santa’s Grotto and Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride in December 2011. Address: Brooklands Pleasure Park, Western Road, Worthing, West Sussex.

Chichester Ship Canal - Chichester
Father Christmas Boat Trips. Have a trip down the Canal and meet Father Christmas. Presents for the children. Trips depart from Chichester Canal Basin.

Fishers Farm Park - Wisborough Green - Tel: 01403 700063
Visit Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto and enter the magic world of 'the elves toy factory'.
Address: Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG.

Santa's Christmas Circus - Washington
From 3rd December 2011 until 1st January 2012. Tel: 0843 208 0500
Address: Squire's Garden Centre, London Road (A24), Washington, West Sussex, RH20 3BP

South Downs Light Railway - Pulborough - Tel: 07518 753784
Ride on a real steam train to the specially built North Pole Station to receive a gift from Santa in his 'Ice Palace'. Address: Southdowns Light Railway, Wyevale garden Centre, Stopham Road, Pulborough, West Sussex.

Wey & Arun Canal - Billingshurst - Tel: 01403 752403
Santa Cruises on our festive canal boat. Meet Santa as he comes aboard with his sack of presents. Trips depart from behind the Onslow Arms on the B2133 at Loxwood. Address: Wey & Arun Canal, The Granary, Flitchfold Farm, Loxwood, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0RH.

SANTA VISITS IN KENT in December 2011

Lapland UK - Lamberhurst - Tel: 0871 620 7063 Book online from 20th September 2011.
Recreating Father Christmas' Arctic homeland in the heart of Kent, the award-winning LaplandUK is open this year from 4-24 December. The essential destination for families seeking the ultimate Father Christmas visit, included in the ticket price is a personalised invitation to every child by post and all activities, from decorating gingerbread in Mother Christmas’ kitchen to helping the elves in the Toy Factory, a chance to try “ice skating” and sending postcards from Father Christmas working North Pole Post Office. The visit culminates in a personal meeting with Father Christmas and all children receive a beautiful gift.
Address: Bewl Water Estate, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH. Click here to read our 2010 Review

Spa Valley Railway - Royal Tunbridge Wells - Tel: 01892 537715
Take a steam train ride through the winter Wealden countryside, then meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto and receive a special gift. Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY.

Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterton - Tel: 01580 765155
Santa and his Pixie Helpers visit everyone travelling on the Santa Special steam train. All children will receive a quality present from Santa on the journey. Address: Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE.

Blue Water - Greenhithe - Tel: 01322 623300
Bluewater, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination will open its Winter Wonderland on 19th November. The Winter Wonderland offers new entertainment as well as traditional family favourites to create a magical festive atmosphere for the whole family including; a magnificent ice rink, FREE Santa’s grotto, traditional Christmas market and an exciting new funfair. Bluewater has 330 premium, UK and international fashion and lifestyle stores, 50 bars and restaurants, 13,000 free car parking spaces. Address: Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST.

SANTA VISITS HAMPSHIRE in December 2011

Paultons Park - Copythorne
Santa's Christmas Wonderland - Enter a magical ice wonderland see the elves working in their toy workshop and meet Father Christmas himself and receive a special gift. Address: Paultons Park, Copythorne, Hampshire.

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line - Alresford - Tel: 01962 733810
Enjoy the magic of a one hour steam train ride as Santa visits you at your seat with a gift for every baby and child. Address: The Watercress Line, The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG.

Marwell Wildlife - Winchester - Tel: 0844 736 4200
Take a magical journey this Christmas to meet Santa, Mrs Claus and their attentive elves.
Address: Marwell Wildlife, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH.

SANTA VISITS LONDON in December 2011

Santa Secret Village
Santa’s Secret Village is part of the Cologne Christmas Market, running from the 19th Nov to 23rd Dec 2010. Secrets and funny stories about sticky situations he’s got himself into over the years. Each child will get a photo with Santa and a special gift. Location: London, Southbank. Tel: 0208 3540089 / 07932806151

Selfridges
Selfridges white Winter Wonderland will be in the lower ground floor of its Oxford Street store from 20th December - 24th December 2011. This year's grotto will feature Selfridges famous Santa Express. Bookings can be made online via Selfridges' website or visitors can turn up and queue.  Address: The Ultralounge, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB. Tel: 0845 1222 522

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Entry is FREE to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland which will be open from 19th November 2011 until 3rd January 2012, 10am until 10pm, London’s largest and most dazzling winter event. Featuring London’s biggest outdoor ice-rink, the iconic Giant Observation Wheel, German Christmas Market, Zippos Circus, rides and attractions and a Santa Land for kids with FREE SANTA'S GROTTO and special gift. Visit website for more information. Address: Hyde Park, London

Hamleys
The Santas Grotto at Hamleys is open every day from 10am - 4pm, 1st December to 24th December 2011. Santas Grotto at Hamleys is also offering children a breakfast or afternoon tea with Santa himself. As well as the magical experience with Santa, kids can also enjoy the snow which will fall outside the Regent Street store every day from 5pm - 6pm in the run up to Christmas Day. Address: Hamleys, Regent Street, London. Tel: 0844 855 2424.

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