Santa's Grotto
Herne Bay Pier, Herne Bay · 5 December to 12 December 2026
Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0
Santa's Grotto visits take place on Herne Bay Pier on selected dates in December 2026, listed as 5, 6 and 12 December. The pier's events page gives the dates but not times or prices, so check the event page before visiting. It suits families and toddlers, and booking is recommended.
Highlights
- Visits on 5, 6 and 12 December 2026 on Herne Bay Pier
- Booking is recommended
- Times and prices are on the official events page
Getting there
Herne Bay Pier, CT6 5JN
Get directionsChecked on 31 October 2026 against hernebaypier.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check
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