Lights, trees, presents, lots of delicious food and of course Santa - Christmas is well and truly upon us.
And with the countdown on, that means festive activities are now at the forefront of a lot of parents' minds, with taking their little ones to meet Father Chrirstmas being top of the list for most.
Luckily, there are plenty of places where Santa is available to meet children in Northamptonshire.
Below are 14 Santa’s Grottos in Northamptonshire where your children can experience the magic of Christmas.
Are you hosting a Santa’s Grotto that is not included in this article? Email [email protected] to let us know.
Note: Welford Christmas Tree Farm is also hosting a Santa’s Grotto, however tickets have already sold out so the event is not included in our round-up.
Luckily, there are plenty of places where Santa is available to meet children in Northamptonshire.
5. Savoy Corby
The Savoy cinema in Corby will host a 'Cinema with Santa' event on December 10 and 11, where children can watch a festive film with Santa and meet his elves.
Priced at £12.50 per child, it is advisable to book online in advance.
Each child will receive a gift. Photo: Savoy Corby
The Towcester farm is hosting a Santa’s Grotto from every Thursday and every weekend in December, plus Monday December 19, Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21. (December 17 and December 18 are already sold out).
Tickets are priced at £19.95 and include a grotto passport, feeding the reindeer, hearing a Christmas story and a gift. Tickets can be booked online.
The farm is also hosting wreath making sessions this year. Photo: Wappenham Farm
From November 19 to December 18, the Northampton shopping centre Santa’s Grotto in the upper mall will be open Wednesday - Sunday. From December 19 to Christmas Eve, it will be open every day.
If booked online in advance, tickets are £5 per child, plus a booking fee or the event is £6 per child on the day. Each admission includes a gift. Photo: Weston Favell Shopping Centre
This year the Welford farm is offering a Christmas Experience once again, which not only includes meeting Santa, but also entry to the farm, a candy cane maze, a gift from Santa and more.
Ticket prices for the whole experience are priced at £12.95 per person and can be booked online. The experience runs from November 26 to December 23. Photo: Mini Meadows Farm