Santa's Grotto at the Great Hall
The Great Hall, Winchester · 28 November to 23 December 2026
Santa and his elves set up in the medieval Great Hall, home of the Round Table, for a short family visit with a gift for every child. The ticket also covers elf-led crafts, letter writing and entry to the Great Hall and Westgate Museum.
Highlights
- Five minutes with Santa and an elf for up to 8 guests
- A gift for each child
- Two elf-led craft activities, elf games and letters to Santa
- A hot chocolate per ticket in the Round Table Gift Shop and Café
Good to know
- Early slots on the opening day have already sold out, so book soon
- Arrive at least 5 minutes before your slot; a missed slot may not be rebooked
- Groups of more than 8 should book two slots in a row
- Start at the ticket desk by the main entrance
Getting there
The Great Hall, The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UD
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