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Santa's Grotto
Visit the National Ice Centre for a magical Christmas experience!
Join us for a festive adventure at our enchanting Santa’s Grotto. Meet the jolly old man himself, enjoy festive treats, and create lasting memories.
Dates & Times
Santa’s Grotto is available on the following dates between 9am and 5:30pm, bookable in morning and afternoon slots throughout each day. Our morning slot is from 9am to 1pm, with our afternoon slot from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. Pre-booking is essential.
✨ Saturday 21 December ✨
✨ Sunday 22 December✨
✨ Monday 23 December ✨
✨ Tuesday 24 December ✨
A Winter Wonderland Awaits
For £18 per child*, our full festive package includes:
MEET SANTA IN HIS GROTTO 🎅
ICE SKATE AT OUR MAGICAL INDOOR RINK* ⛸️
TAKE HOME A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM SANTA 🎁
CHILDREN'S HOT CHOCOLATE INCLUDED ☕
FESTIVE COLOURING STATIONS & LETTER WRITING TO SANTA 🖍️
*If your child is aged 5 or under, the accompanying adult can use the skating pass and take the child skating as children of this age skate for free with us. If your child is aged 5 & over, the ice skating pass will be included for the child, should any adult wish to accompany their child on the ice will need to purchase an adult skating ticket.
Babies in arms, under the age of 12 months, do not require a ticket when accompanied by a paying sibling. Babies under 12 months without a paying sibling will require a “5 & UNDER” ticket. Due to the nature of the gifts, babies will not be allocated a gift.
Important Information for Public Skating
As part of your booking, you will be able to attend any public skating session on the day of your booking. To view our available times, please click below.
Booking Information
- Tickets are on sale now. Please choose the day you wish to visit Santa.
- After selecting a time slot, choose the number of tickets.
- Santa’s Grotto bookings only need to be made for the children attending and they will receive their skating pass, gift and drinks token on arrival at the venue.
- Accompanying adults visit the Grotto for free but will need to book skating tickets (unless your child is aged 5 and under and then you get one free pass for an adult instead).
For any queries or booking support please email us at icesports@national-ice-centre.com.
