Santa is back in Chesterfield, and this year he's brought some of his elves with him!
Santa's grotto in Chesterfield Market Hall
Santa will be very popular, so you'll need to book your visit in advance. Tickets are on sale now.
There will be the option to purchase photo gifts for loved ones, but don't worry - you are more than welcome to capture the magical moment on your own phone or camera.
Relaxed sessions
We want everyone to enjoy a visit with Santa, so there will be several relaxed sessions for children with additional needs. We’ll turn off the flashing lights, increase the background lighting, turn down the music and allow a little longer to meet with Santa. Relaxed sessions are available every Sunday between 11am and 11.30am.
Signed session
Sessions with a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter are available on Sunday 30 November. These cannot be booked online - email events.promo@chesterfield.gov.uk to book a visit with a BSL interpreter.
Opening times
- Sunday 23 November - 11am to 3pm (relaxed sessions 11am to 11.30am)
- Saturday 29 November - 10am to 5pm
- Sunday 30 November to 11am - 2pm (relaxed sessions 11am to 11.30am, BSL interpreter available)
- Saturday 6 December - 10am to 5pm
- Sunday 7 December - 11am to 3pm (relaxed sessions 11am to 11.30am)
- Friday 12 December - 1pm to 5.30pm
- Saturday 13 December - 10am to 5pm
- Sunday 14 December - 11am to 3pm (relaxed sessions 11am to 11.30am)
- Saturday 20 December - 10am to 5pm
- Sunday 21 December - 11am to 3pm (relaxed sessions 11am to 11.30am)
- Monday 22 December - 10am to 5pm
- Tuesday 23 December - 10am to 5pm
- Wednesday 24 December - 10am to 3pm
Book your visit to Santa's grotto
Visits to Santa include a present, and cost £9.50 per child, plus a £1.50 online fee (up to four tickets per booking).
All tickets (except visits with a BSL interpreter) must be booked online - you can see availability and book your visit here:
Join Santa for story time
If you can't catch Santa in his grotto, he will be reading children a festive story in Tipi Christmas every Sunday afternoon (dates and times to follow).
This is a free activity. Places are limited and will be operated on a first come, first served basis.