Santa’s Grotto at Battersea Arts Centre

After years of taking a rather mercurial approach to Christmas, BAC seems to have zeroed in on younger audiences in 2026, with its play for little ones Dear Santa, a Christmas soft play for ages up to five, and the return of last year’s inaugural grotto. As far as we’re aware it’s a fairly basic encounter with Father Christmas (it’s certainly on the more affordable side), but you get a gift and – perhaps more crucially – your name written on the nice list.