Visit Santa's cosy grotto in Derby Market Hall, meet Santa and his elves, take festive photos and receive a Christmas gift, with 15-minute sessions.
Santa's Grotto returns to Derby Market Hall on Tenant Street this winter, running from Saturday 28 November through to Thursday 24 December. It's a proper sit-down visit: you book a 15-minute slot, head inside, and meet Santa and his elves. Every child gets a Christmas gift, and there's time for a few festive photos while you're there.
Beyond the grotto itself, there's a festive trail to work your way through across the whole month, so if you're in and out of the Market Hall a few times, that's something to keep you going between visits. On the day you go, the Market Hall will have a range of festive treats to buy, so it's easy to make a morning of it.
One thing to keep in mind: the grotto is a small, intimate space. If you're turning up with a larger family group, you might be asked to take turns going in. It's set up for children aged 0 to 12, and all children need to be accompanied by an adult.
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Booking is essential, and the sessions run every 15 minutes. On opening day, Saturday 28 November, slots are at 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 and 12:00. Tickets are £5 per person.
