Christmas Grotto at The Point
The Point, Eastleigh · 21 November to 22 November 2026
Photo of Eastleigh: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Eastleigh: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0
Father Christmas visits The Point for the weekend of Eastleigh's lights switch-on, welcoming families with a song and a story before each child collects a gift and has a photo with him. It is a low-cost group session.
Highlights
- Song and story with Father Christmas
- A gift for every child
- Photo with Father Christmas
- Christmas makers market at The Point on Saturday 21 November
Good to know
- A group experience, shared with other families
- Usually sells out, so book ahead
- No public car park; use Eastleigh town centre car parks such as Mitchell Road or the Swan Centre
- Fully wheelchair accessible
Getting there
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE
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