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The Enchanted Cabin: meet Father Christmas

Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells · 14 November to 24 December 2026

Cafe tables and colonnaded shopfronts along The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge WellsPhoto of Royal Tunbridge Wells: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0
14 Nov to 24 Dec

Photo of Royal Tunbridge Wells: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0

A Father Christmas grotto inside Royal Victoria Place, run by Once Upon a Wish Events. Families are welcomed by elves, have a short private meeting with Father Christmas, and each child picks a small unwrapped gift before making reindeer food on the way out.

Highlights

  • Private meet and greet with Father Christmas for your group
  • Each child chooses their own gift
  • Sleigh photo spot and reindeer food making

Good to know

  • Book an arrival slot online; walk-ups only if there is space
  • Card only on site for photos and on-the-day bookings
  • Pushchairs are welcome inside

Getting there

Royal Victoria Place, 300 Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SS

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Checked on 16 October 2026 against royalvictoriaplace.co.uk, enchantedcabin.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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