Santa's grottos in London

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  The Duke of York Square Christmas Grotto 2012

  Nov 10-Dec 23, Duke Of York Square

  A traditional Santa's Grotto in Chelsea where young visitors can have their photo taken with Father Christmas.
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  Meet Santa and his Reindeer 2012

  Nov 17-Dec 23, London Zoo

  Find out more about the zoo's most festive animals in the daily keeper talk and be a 'Keeper's Little Helper'.
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  Santa's Personalised Grotto Experience at Westfield London 2012

  Nov 22-Dec 24, Westfield London

  Visitors to Santa's grotto enter a 3D visual experience, which includes an animated story about Elbow the Elf.
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  Santa's Personalised Grotto Experience at Westfield Stratford City 2012

  Nov 22-Dec 24, Westfield Stratford City

  Each child has the opportunity to feature in a film, helping Elbow on his journey to help save Santa's presents.
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  Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2012

  Nov 23-Jan 6 2013, Hyde Park

  Santa opens his grotto daily between 10am to 6pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is free but you should be prepared to queue.
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  Follow a Trail to Santa's Grotto 2012

  Dec 1-16, Ham House

  Santa awaits in his grotto with gifts for kids who successfully follow the Ham House Christmas trail.
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  Canary Wharf Santa's Grotto 2012

  Dec 1-23, Jubilee Place

  Father Christmas is in residence in his grotto every weekend throughout December and daily between December 15 and 24.
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  The Enchanted Christmas House 2012

  Dec 1-23, 2-18 Britannia Row

  A theatrical, seasonal presentation for families in the form of a tour through the Christmas House.
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  Christmas at Kew Gardens 2012

  Dec 8-Jan 6 2013, Kew Gardens

  Kew's seasonal makeover features Father Christmas's grotto in the Princess of Wales Conservatory (Dec 8-23; queue opens noon, closes 3pm).
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  Christmas Craft Fair and Santa's Grotto 2012

  Dec 8-9, Sutton House

  Father Christmas makes room in his busy schedule to attend this weekend of craft workshops, carols, mulled wine and mince pies.
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  Museum of London Santa's Grotto 2012

  Dec 8-23, Museum of London

  Visit Santa in his Victorian grotto, clad with traditional decorations.
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  Museum of London Docklands Santa's Grotto 2012

  Dec 8-23, Museum of London Docklands

  After sharing their hopes and wishes with Father Christmas and receiving a present, children can have their photo taken with the man in red.
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  Winter Wonderland Weekend 2012

  Dec 8-9, London Wetland Centre

  Father Christmas and his huskies make an appearance at the London Wetlands Centre, where children can visit Santa in his grotto, a cosy log cabin set among firs and pine trees.
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Find out more about Christmas in London

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  Find out more about Christmas in London this winter with Time Out's Christmas guide. Discover the best Christmas events, Christmas lights, pantomimes and shows.