See Santa

Rufford Abbey Country Park

Weekends 8 November - 20 December, plus 22-21 December, 11am-4.30pm

Visit Santa in his Lakeside Grotto at Rufford Mill every weekend from 8 November. Hop aboard the magic train and without even leaving the park your child will be transported to the warmth of Santa’s Grotto. The magic train is a virtual ride suitable for all children. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Child £5 including gift, adults £2.

Victoria Centre, Nottingham

9 November - 24 December

Jenna-Louise Coleman (Emmerdale) - starring in the Theatre Royal's pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk - will cut the red ribbon at 10.45am before it officially opens to the public at 11am.

Visit Santa's Grotto on The Square, Upper Mall and choose from a visit and gift £3.75, visit and a photo £4.95, or visit, gift and a photo £8.00. Check www.victoriacentre.uk.com for opening times.

Westfield Broadmarsh, Nottingham

Santa arrives 15 November (visit from 16-24 December)

Come along and see Santa’s grand entrance at Broadmarsh on 15 November, when he’ll be arriving at his Magical Winter Wonderland Grotto, along with his elves and real reindeer. The entertainment starts with Trent Fm’s Mark Dennison live on stage from 1pm. If you cant make the day you can still see Santa for FREE every day until Christmas Eve.

Sherwood Forest Country Park

Weekends 28 November - 20 December, 11am-4pm (last entry 3.45pm)

The forerunner to Father Christmas and the traditional bearer of Yuletide gifts, St Nicholas will be in his medieval grotto every weekend until Sunday 21 December. £5 per child, including gift.

St Nicholas arrives…Sherwood Forest Country Park

29 November, 11am 

Rumours abound that the Sheriff of Nottingham is in Sherwood Forest today to try and put a stop to any Yuletide celebrations - let’s hope Robin Hood’s around to save the day. Cheer for St Nicholas as he arrives.

East Midlands Designer Outlet

1-24 December, weekdays, 4pm-6pm

Santa, the star of the season will be delighting children young and old in the Foodcourt every weekday in December. Plus storytelling and activities like card making, watching snow fall and singing.

Santa first arrives on 19 November at 4.30pm on his sleigh with real reindeers to do a parade around the Outlet.

John Lewis Nottingham

5, 12, 19 December, 12pm-2pm

Ho ho ho! Father Christmas will be making a special appearance in John Lewis Nottingham. Look out for him in the toy department, ground floor.

Santa at the Castle Bandstand

6, 12 and 13 December, 2pm-4pm

Although he’s very busy Santa has agreed to make Nottingham Castle one of his festive stops. Meet him and his lucky elf Sparkle to pass on your Christmas wish list. £3.50 per child. Normal museum admission applies for accompanying adults.