Where To See Santa in Milton Keynes 2025
/**UPDATED FOR 2025**
This Christmas there are tons of activities and events in Milton Keynes for you to visit with your family.
From visiting Santa’s Grotto, having breakfast with the man himself, Christmas lights being turned on, kids parties - the list goes on! Lots of these sell out really quickly but there are always options if you’ve missed out on the most popular events.
Where to see Santa
There are SO many places to see Santa around MK. The most popular ones sell out far in advance so don’t hang around!
Centre MK - Santa’s Grotto with Peter Rabit & Friends
Price - Child £16 Adults £6.50 & Babies £5.
’Visit Santa this Christmas at centre:mk and experience the brand-new tale of Peter Rabbit and Friends, in a heartwarming new festive adventure!’
Dobbies Garden Centre - Belvedere Lane.
Price - £14
’You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.’
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands.
Prices - 1 Child & 1 Adult = £35, 2 Children & 2 Adults = £60, 3 Children & 2 Adults = £80, 4 Children & 2 Adults = £100.
A VERY popular Santa experience in MK so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment! They also have two exclusive SEN sessions on the 16th & 23rd November.
Gulliver’s
Price - From £27pp
Gulliver’s have a few different packages including the Smasher and Cracker packages, which include different things.
Selected Christmas rides and attractions 10am - 4.30pm. Explore the winter wonderland, see Santa and receive a free gift from the Elf workshop.
Mead Open Farm - The Magic Of Christmas.
Children under 1 - £15, 1-15 years £40 (£30 for adults)
’Meet Father Christmas in his grotto for a group story then visit the Make a Bear Workshop to create your own cuddly bear. Don't forget to pick a toy from his Grotto. Decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas, wander through The Magical Forest, have a laugh at The Pudding Club Show and make some Reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve. New for 2025: a brand-new immersive adventure at Christmas HQ.’
Milton Keynes Museum
Price - £15 per child (plus a museum ticket from £10)
’Father Christmas and his elves are busy setting up the grotto at the Museum so that he can meet as many of Milton Keynes’ good boys and girls as possible! He will meet families in his temporary workshop for three weekends in (Nov 29th- 1st Dec & 6th-15th Dec). ‘
Bletchley Park
Price - £15 off peak or £16.75 peak per person
’Book your timeslot for entrance to the Grotto, located inside Bletchley Park’s Victorian Mansion, where families will meet Father Christmas and children will receive a special gift. You will enter the Grotto at your booked time to meet one of the North Pole’s secret operatives, who will lead you in some fun, festive activities.
Individual families will have their own magical time with Father Christmas, for children to share their Christmas wishes and receive a special gift to take home. Photos are welcome, and one of Father Christmas’ helpers will be on hand to take the perfect shot for you.’
The Relaxed Vintage Christmas Grotto, for families with additional needs, will be Saurday 13th Dec (SOLD OUT) or Friday 19th December.
Thrift Farm
Price - from £25 per child. £20 per adult. Includes access to the farm park.
’Get ready for a Christmas Experience like never before, with brand NEW festive activities to keep the magic alive! Meet Father Christmas and listen to a festive story, collect a magical passport on arrival, discover the enchanting woodland with magical glasses, receive your very own elf hat, write your christmas wishes to the elves, make a bag of reindeer food, plus so much more!’
Willen Hospice
Price - Child £15 (Adults are free of charge)
‘Meet Santa in his Christmas grotto Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December and again on Saturday 20, Sunday 21 and Monday 22 December.
He’ll be spending a magical time with your family and giving out presents too! We pride ourselves on being inclusive, so our grotto is open to all ages, for anyone who wants to meet Santa in a quiet setting. Each slot is per visitor so if you would like to book more than one visitor please book back to back additional time slots and complete one registration page per visitor.’
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Look out for Santa on his Christmas float as he travels around Milton Keynes. Click Here to find out when he’s in your area.
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Receive a letter from Santa Claus for £5.
Why not add a Letter from Santa? He’ll be busy writing his personalised letters ready to send out from early December.
Christmas at Curly Tails
Price - £16pp (As of the beginning of November I can’t see any prices but this was the price last year)
See Santa in his room and everyone (including adults) receive a gift. Visit the pigs, feed and pet them over the fences.
Breakfast With Santa
Dobbies Garden Centre - Belvedere Lane.
Prices - Children £18 Adults- £9/£12
’Each child will get to build their very own collectable soft toy to take home, meet Santa and take part in family-friendly activities and games.
You'll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him and his elves to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home.’
Cherry Lane Garden Centre - Roman Way.
Price - Child £13.99 Adult £9.99
’Join us for a freshly prepared breakfast with Santa and his cheerful elves! Expect a fun-filled morning featuring balloon modelling, magic, party dances, a visit from Santa, and a special gift for every child.’
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands.
As of Nov 2025 I can’t see any information about this on their website so they may not be doing it this year. They are still doing a grotto though.
Gulliver’s
Price - From £33
Enjoy the morning breakfast show with breakfast bap and a drink. Includes Christmas rides and attractions 10am - 4:30pm. Meet Santa and explore the Winter Wonderland, each child recieves a free gift.
Christmas Lights Switch On
22nd November 2025
MyMiltonKeynes Christmas Light Switch On - Central Milton Keynes
’A festive celebration of music, comedy, and community. The free outdoor event, taking place in The Point car park, features local performers and culminates in a spectacular fireworks display as the Christmas lights across central MK are switched on.’
29th November 2025
Stony Stratford - A whole programme of events from 12:15pm to the lights turn on at 5pm. The lantern procession leaves York House Centre at 4:15.
Newport Pagnell - Stalls open at 10am with the lights turning on at 5pm.
The Three Trees - In 2024 The Three Trees did a lights switch on on the 2nd Dec with live music and Elves handing out presents. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to see if they do it again this year.
Christmas Photo Shoots
Whether you’re expecting a Christmas newborn (congrats!) or want to capture the magic of this time of year as your little one grows, a Christmas Photo Shoot is the perfect way to do that.
Christmas Mini Photo Shoots take place in early/mid November to make sure you get your images back in time to share with family and friends. They’re open to all ages and are A LOT of fun!
If you’re expecting a baby in December, make sure you book early as December is a busy month for photographers! You don’t have to have Christmas themed photos but it’s always a lovely way to celebrate the time of year so have a chat with your photographer about the type of things you like.
Christmas with your dog!
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands. A Santa experience for your pup! Thursday 27th November & Friday 28th November.
Price - £13.99 per one dog and owner. Extra Adults £3 Additional Dogs £10
Dobbies Garden Centre - Milton Keynes. 29th November - 24th December 2025
For £12.50 your furry friend can enjoy a visit to see Santa and get a special dog toy to take away. Plus, if you want the complete family experience you can include a children’s ticket and they can meet Santa along with your pup.
Willen Hospice - Receive a letter from Santa Paws!
’You can also get a letter from Santa Paws for your beloved pets, so if you’d like to make a fuss of your family member, with or without fur, we’ve got you covered!’
Taking your family to Christmas events is one of the best parts of the festive season. It’s where memories are made and there are always lots of photo opportunities for your family albums (yes you should be printing your phone pictures!).
If you think I’ve missed anything off this list, just drop me a message and I’ll add it in.
Hi, I’m Becki - a newborn & baby photographer based in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes.
I specialise in photographing babies under 1 years old and create a relaxed, fun environment for you and your family to have a great photo shoot with images you’ll treasure forever.
