Santa’s Grotto at Hamleys

The quintessential Santa meen’n’greet if you don’t mind going fancy, the grotto at world- famous toy shop Hamleys offers an encounter with the great Saint Nick himself, but also a chance to rub shoulders with the hard-working elves that make his Christmas gift-giving possible. Of course, you won’t leave the grotto empty-handed – Santa and his little helpers will send you off with some of their handiwork to take home when your time in their company is up. Santa’s preferred age of visitor is between 2 and 8 years old, but the whole family can tag along too. One ticket (from £75) guarantees entry for three people, with the maximum £195 peak price offering entry for six people.