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Family-Friendly Christmas Activities in Bath: Fun Festive Ideas for All Ages
Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park - Christmas 2025
Where: Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Pixash Ln, Bath Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP
When: 29th & 30th November. 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December.
About: This Festive period, visit Avon Valley for a full day of festive, family fun in a Christmas experience like no other in the South West.
Celebrating one of the best times of the year, they pride themselves in transporting you and your family to a place of Christmas wonder and magic. A specially curated day awaits complete with 3 theatrical shows including puppetry and panto slapstick!
Santa's Show - When Santa is in town, you're in for a BIG surprise, so have your wishes at the ready and join them for a family show jam-packed with festive fun and full to the brim with mince pies and mischief. Full of magic, song and dance this show will get you into the Christmas spirit. At the end of the show you will visit Santa in his cabin to receive a golden ticket to take to his toy factory and choose your own gift!
Santa's Toy Factory - Santa has given you permission to visit his Toy Factory and with a magic token, every child ticket holder can choose their own gift.
The Grinch - The Grinch is returning to his house this year, visit him at your peril! See if you can make his heart grow three sizes.
Price: Various prices
How to book: Book online by clicking HERE or by clicking below.
Meet Father Christmas at No. 1 Royal Crescent
Where: 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR
When: 2025 dates and info TBC
About: Father Christmas is making a special stop at No.1 Royal Crescent again this year, he’s keen to experience our ’12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas’ tour! Whilst he is here he would like to read a Christmas story to the children and of course give them a gift.
Children will be greeted by Christmas helpers and led into our beautifully decorated Servant’s Hall where Father Christmas will read them a story. They will have a chance to talk to him, have a photo with him and there is a special post box if your child would like to leave a letter for him.
Each child will be given a gift and a Georgian Christmas Cookie recipe card to take home. We’d love to see pictures of the baking creations so please post these to our social media with the hashtag #no1royalcrescent.
Session Times and Capacity
Father Christmas will be in the Servant’s Hall each weekend between 30 November and 22 December. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes.
We welcome up to 12 children in each visit and we ask that where possible, one adult accompanies each child, due to space restrictions. Adults will be asked to stand at the back of the room or kneel next to their child if needed.
Price: £15
How to book: CLICK HERE!
Storytime with Father Christmas at Stableyard, Stourhead
Where: Stourhead, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD
When: Christmas at Stourhead 2025 will run from 28 November to 31 December. Exact dates and info for the 2025 Santa experiences TBC
About:
Join National Trust's Stableyard for some festive magic. Create cosy Christmas crafts, gallop with hobby-reindeer and snuggle up for a festive story with Father Christmas in his magical grotto.
The first 15 minutes we'll do some festive crafts together. The next 10 minutes kids can get involved with the hobby reindeer riding school. The final 25 minutes the event will cosy down for a story with Father Christmas. There will also be a chance to have a photo and receive a gift. The session will end at the house basement.
Price: £15 per child, accompanying adults go free
How to book: Book tickets online HERE or by clicking below.
FAQs: Santa's Grottos in Bath 2025
Where can I meet Santa in Bath this Christmas?
Bath offers several enchanting Santa's Grottos, including: Father Christmas’ Grotto at Milsom Place, Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, No. 1 Royal Crescent and Stableyard at Stourhead.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes, it's highly recommended to book tickets in advance, as many Santa's Grottos in Bath sell out quickly, especially on weekends and during peak holiday periods.
What age groups are Santa's Grottos suitable for?
Santa's Grottos in Bath cater to a wide range of ages, from babies to adults. Some events, like 'MY FIRST CHRISTMAS' at the Holburne Museum, are designed specifically for infants up to 18 months.
Can I take photos during the Santa experience?
Policies vary by venue. For instance, at the Holburne Museum, families are encouraged to take photos during the experience.
Are the Santa's Grottos in Bath accessible for strollers and wheelchairs?
Most venues strive to be accessible. It's advisable to check the specific venue's accessibility information before planning your visit to ensure a smooth experience.