WHERE’S SANTA?

W e’ ve tracked down the man i n r ed .Where’s Santa?

Santa travels in by train

Santa Express

December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 20 - 24

Step aboard West Somerset Railway’s festively decorated heritage carriages and take a journey through winter woodlands. Santa’s presents and refreshments will be waiting at your table and he’ll be along for the ride to ensure you have received them. A round trip to Williton means there will be plenty of time aboard to soak up the experience. At 10.30am or 1pm, tickets £25, under 1s £15, must be booked in advance.

Santa Specials

December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18 Father Christmas will be visiting Midsomer Norton Station on Somerset and Dorset Railway. On arrival Grown Ups will be served refreshments from the platform which they can then take onto the train. During the Train Ride Santa’s Helpers will distribute a goody bag containing festive treats and a drink from the Buffet Trolley. On Arrival back into the Midsomer North Pole platform Children will be invited to visit Father Christmas in his Train Carriage Grotto and receive a wrapped gift. The Railway Museum and Pill box will also be open to visitors.

Santa Special Train Rides

December 10 & 17 Santa is going to the Bath and West Showground for a ride on the railway. A child can take two adults along for £12.50 which includes a train ride, present for the children and refreshments. More adults can go for £5. There will be 15 spaces on each train. From 10am to 3pm, must be booked online.

Santa Specials

December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 22 - 24 Take a 30 minute ride on the special East Somerset Railway trains then cross the line to the North Pole Station where you can visit Santa and receive a gift (if you have been good, of course). There will be a Goody Bag for every child to take onto the train containing colouring sheets, crayons and a family Santa quiz sheet. There will also be a balloon modeller on the platform. Refreshments will be served at the North Pole. Book online.

Yeovil Santa Specials

December 4, 11, 17, 18, 21 - 23 Children can ride a train behind a steam locomotive travelling in a decorated heritage carriage to the Yeovil Railway Centre. There Santa will be ready to receive visitors in the ex GWR Transfer Shed. Adults and children £11, must be pre-booked. Plus:

Tea With Santa

December 2 - 10 Children can go and have tea and a chat with Santa. Play some games and receive a small present. Please note that there is no train ride with these events. From 2 to 5pm, £7 per child, accompanying adults £3, must be booked.

You can join Santa in his Grotto

Magic Grotto

December 3, 10, 17, 20 - 22 When you arrive at the Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle you will be greeted by Santa’s friendly elves. They will guide you to the magical grotto where you can meet with Santa, and each child will receive their own special gift, £6 per child. After seeing Santa you can follow the fun Reindeer trail around the museum (£1). Must be booked in advance on 01823 255088.

Magical Victorian Kitchen Grotto

December 4 & 19 Be greeted by friendly elves who will take you to meet Santa in the magical Victorian kitchen grotto in Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. Each child will receive their own special gift. At the end of your visit you can follow the Christmas trail and make a Christmas decoration to take home. £5, must be booked.

Winter Wonderland Cabin Grotto

December 11, 18, 20, 22 Meet Father Christmas in his winter wonderland cabin grotto at Rumwells Farm Shop. Each child will receive a wrapped, age-appropriate gift. On the 18 & 20 he will also be hosting a special breakfast at 8.30am in the Café, followed by a day in his grotto.

Christmas at the Zoo

December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 - 24

Santa will be taking time out from his busy Christmas schedule to take up residence in his magical grotto at Paignton Zoo. Meet him and his elves from 10.30am to 4pm and get a gift. Join Mrs Claus as she reads a special Paignton Zoo Christmas story at half past the hour. Children £12.50 (does not include entry to the zoo). Must be booked in advance online.

Christmas at Crealy

December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 - 23 Join in the festive celebrations at Crealy, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary. Journey through Santa’s magical maze to meet Santa, with festive surprises for the whole family along the way. Then you can enjoy the Elves & The Toymaker Ice Show; Sounds Of The Wilderness: Sooty’s Christmas show; Immersive Christmas Adventure; decorate a tasty treat with Mary in her Christmas Bakery; pick up a free present from Santa’s Toy Show and Post your letter to Santa and watch as the Elves stamp it, sort it and send it on it’s way to the North Pole. Must be booked online in advance.