Our festive Grotto is one of the most magical events in the Quayside calendar, with Santa, elves, Christmas activities and plenty of time to enjoy the gym.
Santa’s Grotto at Quayside is a festive family experience filled with sparkle, smiles and plenty of Christmas excitement.
Families can enjoy a magical visit to Santa, meet cheerful elves, take festive photos and make memories together, all while children enjoy the energy and fun of the Quayside gym.
Our 2026 Grotto sessions are ready: four festive dates in December, with adults attending free.
Choose a festive session and come and visit Santa at Quayside. Each session is a group experience.
Four chances to meet Santa, make memories and enjoy festive Stay & Play.
Book your child’s place for a group visit with Santa. Adults come along free.
Book Santa’s GrottoA little glimpse of the festive magic from previous Quayside Christmas Grotto events.
Santa’s Grotto is a group experience with plenty to enjoy throughout your session.
Visit Santa in a group, take your own photo with him and receive a small gift.
Take a photo in our life-size Santa sleigh and meet our Christmassy characters.
Get creative at the Christmas arts and crafts table and decorate your own Santa’s biscuit.
Enjoy the trampolines, gym equipment and foam pit during your session.
There’s time for Santa, creative fun, photos and a good bounce.
Come to The Luxon Centre for your booked session.
Meet Santa as part of a group, take your own photo and receive a small gift.
Enjoy crafts, decorate a biscuit and take a sleigh photo.
Make the most of the trampolines, gym equipment and foam pit.
Santa’s Grotto is a group experience. Adults attend free and are welcome to enjoy the visit with their children.
Sunday 13 December: 9.00–10.30am
Sunday 20 December: 9.00–10.30am
Wednesday 23 December: 9.30–11.00am
Thursday 24 December: 9.30–11.00am
Adults FREE · Group Santa visit · Small gift · Crafts and Stay & Play included
Choose one of our four December sessions and book your child’s festive visit. Adults attend free.