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Santa’s first stop
Don’t forget to take your kids to see Santa at one of London’s many grottoes this year. Search on www.wozzon.com for family friendly Christmas events.
St. Pancras
In the ghostly depths of St Pancras Church in north London lies a grotto your kids won’t forget. This alternative subterranean Christmas grotto is a labyrinth of spectacles. Don’t miss the robotic Santa, who greets you hello, illuminated wall projections and art workshops for kids. The whole event is free making it a fantastic day out for the family at an expensive time of year!Grotto open every day until Dec 22, from 11am-7pm. Crypt-mas at The Crypt, St Pancras Church, Euston Road, NW1 2BA. Visit http://bit.ly/hLrAOn Tube: Euston
Hyde Park
Go find the very special grotto at the centre of Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland this Christmas. You’ll be greeted by modern elves who like ‘tweeting’ about their Christmas joy and a Santa with a sack full of presents. With no pre-purchase or ticketing scheme in place, come join the jolliest queue in the capital and find out if you’ve been a good girl or boy this year!Grotto open every day until Jan 4, 2011 except Dec 25, from 10am-6pm. Hyde Park, Serpentine Road, W2 2UH. Visit http://bit.ly/ehUcYO Nearest tube: Hyde Park Corner
Canary Wharf
In a grotto as dazzling as you would expect from London’s financial capital, Santa will this year again take up residence in Jubilee Place. From his magical sleigh filled with presents he’ll be dishing out goodies and pointing kids in the direction of all the other free festive fun taking place in Canary Wharf this Christmas. Every weekend throughout December, kids can get involved with everything from art & craft workshops to festive face painting, and Santa’s glittering reindeer are always on hand to help if anyone gets stuck!Grotto open every weekend until Christmas, 11am- 5pm, except final weekend, 10am-4pm. Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, London E14. Each visit costs £1 with all proceeds donated to Richard House Children’s Hospice. Visit http://bit.ly/h0RJaV . Nearest tube: Canada Square
Regent Street
Nothing says Christmas quite like a trip to Hamleys of London and this year you can book a breakfast or tea with Santa, so your kids will definitely have time to discuss that all-important list. While they may be too open-mouthed to eat their food, at least they can feast their eyes on this palace of toys while Santa talks about life in Lapland. And when it’s time for him to leave, each guest will be given an exclusive Hamleys goody bag to take home.Open for Breakfast 08.30-09.30 from 1-24 December, excluding Sundays and Tea 16.00-17.00 from 1-24 December. Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Hamleys, 188 – 196 Regent St, London W1B 5BT. Nearest tube: Oxford Circus / Piccadilly. Cost: £45. Visit http://bit.ly/fhtFOn
Kew Gardens
Get away from the concrete jungle and go see Santa in his magical grotto among the frozen forest trees at Kew. This year Santa can be found within the tropical setting of the Princess of Wales Conservatory in Kew Gardens. Among the exotic flowers and plants he’ll be telling stories, granting Christmas wishes and reminding kids why they love this time of year.Grotto open 11-23 December 2010 from 12-3pm. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB. Nearest tube: Richmond. Visit http://bit.ly/gUbOl8
Greenwich
With a funny, magic elf on hand to keep kids entertained, the Greenwich Santa knows what he’s doing. Parents can enjoy finding the perfect presents at Greenwich market (where stalls sell everything from hand crafted gifts to stocking-fillers) while the kids visit Santa in his local grotto. Definitely a day the whole family can enjoy.Grotto open 11 and 12, 18 and 19 December from 12.30pm – 5.30pm. £4 a visit. 5b Greenwich Market, Greenwich, London SE10 9HZ. Visit http://bit.ly/gEHZOI
Hammersmith
Don’t go looking for Santa’s sleigh in the air but down on the ground among the wintering bird and trees at the London Wetland Centre. Families will can enjoy visiting the green grotto nestled in the pine and fir forest, where Santa is holed up in his a cosy log cabin. Afterwards there’s plenty more to do with husky sleigh rides and a range of festive activities on offer.
Grotto open 11 -12 December 2010. Admission £9.95 for adults and £5.50 for children. WWT London Wetland Centre Grotto, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London W13 9WT. Visit http://bit.ly/hBrJwd
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