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It’s the most wonderful time of the year to see Santa Claus
18th November 2025
Make spirits bright this Christmas by meeting Santa during his visit to Leeds.
Santa is hard at work with Mrs Claus and the elves getting ready for Christmas this year, he’s making a stop in Leeds to be able to meet you all! Whether it’s a visit to his grotto, enjoying a festive party tea, or hearing stories from Mrs Claus – there is something for everyone.
Santa Visits Kirkgate Market
Kirkgate Market, Vicar Lane, Leeds City Centre, LS2 7HY
Saturday 6th, 13th and 20th December, and Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December 2025, 12.00pm-3.00pm
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with a trip to see Santa at Kirkgate Market, you can even have your photo taken with him!
Visits to Santa are free.
Stop by Santa Claus’ Magical Grotto
Merrion Centre, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8NG
22nd November to 24th December, 11am-6pm
Head to the Merrion Centre this festive season to find Santa, his helpers and all their presents in his magical Winter grotto!
A ticket to meet Santa costs £5 per child
Meet Father Christmas and join Mrs Claus’ Storytime
Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE
Saturdays and Sundays from 6th December to 23rd December
Explore the beautifully decorated house, Meet Father Christmas, and leave with an early Christmas present to take home. You can also join Mrs Claus for a magical Festive Storytime. Relaxed sessions are available for both experiences, as well as ‘Baby’s first Christmas’ which offers a shorter visit and a baby-friendly gift. Feeling crafty? There are also many festive crafts and activities for you to enjoy.
A ticket to meet Santa costs £12 per child. All accompanying visitors must have a general admission ticket.
Board the Santa Special
Middleton Railway, Moor Rd, Hunslet, Leeds LS10 2JQ
6th December to 24th December
Get ready for festive magic when Santa returns to Middleton Railway this December! The much-loved Santa Special train rides are back for 2025, with decorations, gifts, and family fun all along the track. On your journey to the park and back Santa will have a specially chosen present for each child.
Ticket prices for children from £8.50 to £18.50. A ticket for an adult costs £14.
Get festive at The Christmas Experience
Lotherton, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB
22nd November to 24th December
You don’t need to travel to the North Pole, Santa is setting up at Lotherton Hall! Take a magical journey through a snowy wonderland with Mrs Claus and the elves, before meeting Santa
himself. Pre-schoolers can join a more gentle, shorter, weekday opportunity to meet Santa. Both experiences include a Christmas gift.
A ticket to see Santa costs £16.95 for a child. 2 adults can accompany each sibling group.
Father Christmas Experience
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG
29th November to 24th December, 10.30am – 4.30pm
Step into a world of wonder as your family joins Father Christmas and his merry band of elves in preparing for a once-in-a-century celebration: The North Pole’s Royal Ball! Children will become part of the festive preparations, and will help Father Christmas choose an enchanted outfit for this extraordinary event.
A ticket to see Santa costs £37.00 per person, includes access to Christmas at Harewood, the Gardens and a car park pass.
Tuck into a Festive Breakfast
Village Leeds South, Capitol Boulevard, West Tingley, Leeds, LS27 0TS
Tuesday 23rd December 2025, 10.00am
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to enjoy a festive breakfast with the man himself! A Breakfast with Santa ticket includes a family buffet breakfast, a visit from Santa or one of his friends, and festive entertainment to keep the little ones occupied.
A ticket for breakfast costs £15 for a child and £20 for an adult, or save with a family bundle with 10% off 2x adults and 2x children.
Enjoy a Tea Party with Santa
John Lewis Victoria Gate, Harewood Street, Leeds, LS2 7AR
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December 2025
Join Santa for story time while the kids sip on cocoa and enjoy festive snacks. And what’s a visit to Santa without a present? You’ll receive a special LEGO™ set to take home.
A ticket to meet Santa costs £20 for a child and £7 for an adult.
Greet Santa at The Mansion
Roundhay Park, Mansion Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2HH
Dates throughout December 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm and 11.00am 4.00pm
Santa is bringing his elves and a sleigh full of Christmas magic to turn The Mansion into his secret Yorkshire headquarters. Enjoy festive songs, stories and jokes from Santa and his cheerful elf, a scrumptious festive party tea, and a grotto visit. Finish your day with a refreshing winter stroll around Roundhay Park.
A ticket to meet Santa costs £27.50 for a child and £22.50 for an adult.
Santa at the Museum
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH
Every Saturday & Sunday from 6th to 21st December 2025
Head on down to the Victorian Street of Abbey House and meet Santa in the snowy square, next to his grotto. Make sure to write a list and pop it in the postbox for Santa to read later!
A ticket to meet Santa costs £7.50 on top of general admission from £3.50.
Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto
Stockeld Park, Wetherby Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN
22nd November to 24th December
Start your festive journey being transported to the magical North Pole village with plenty of interactive play and whimsical games whilst you wait. You’ll be welcomed by some of Santa’s live-action helpers and Mrs Claus before heading in to meet the main man himself.
Tiered tickets are available at a variety of prices from £15.00 per child.