Toy Town

Santa is hosting Toy Town at Swindon Designer Outlet every weekend in December, with the experience running on Saturday 5 December and throughout the month. He describes it as his most playful and joyful place, where his favourite toys come to life to welcome and entertain families. It's a group experience that lasts 25 minutes, so you'll want to arrive five minutes before your booking to get settled in.

Inside, the session is built around a few different activities. There are puppets and dancing to keep the energy up, and a train workshop where the kids can get stuck in. The main draw, of course, is the meeting with Santa himself, so it's a good one if you're looking for a proper visit with him as part of the morning or afternoon rather than just a quick photo. The whole thing is designed for families to go through together.

It's held at the outlet on Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2DY, and because it runs every weekend in December, you've got plenty of dates to choose from if the 5th doesn't quite fit your plans. The price is £2.50 per child, plus a £2.50 charity donation per adult, with all the money going to Julia's House Hospice. Since it's a timed group experience, you'll need to book a specific slot in advance.