Santa's Grotto at Hawley Garden Centre
Hawley Garden Centre, Sutton at Hone · 6 December to 24 December 2026
Image: Hawley Garden CentreSanta and his elves run a grotto at Hawley Garden Centre in Sutton at Hone, where children can visit to receive a present. Each visitor is given a certificate confirming they met Santa and a gift to take home, and a professional photographer is available on site. Booking is required, and the grotto suits families and young children.
Highlights
- Visitors receive a certificate and a gift to take home
- Professional photographer on hand during visits
- Runs on select dates from 6 December to Christmas Eve
Getting there
Hawley Garden Centre, DA2 7RB
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