Christmas is officially on its way to West Yorkshire, and Father Christmas already has a packed diary across Leeds.
Whether you are looking for a quick, budget-friendly grotto visit while tackling the gift shopping or a full-blown theatrical North Pole adventure, we have rounded up 13 confirmed places where families can meet the big man so far in 2026.
Of course, it is still early in the festive season - and should Santa decide to squeeze any extra appearances into his schedule over the coming weeks, rest assured the Yorkshire Evening Post will be tracking his whereabouts and updating this guide.
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1. Santa’s Grotto (White Rose Shopping Centre)
Children can enjoy a classic meet-and-greet with Father Christmas and take home an age-appropriate gift (£7.50 per child, adults free), with quieter SEN sessions running every Tuesday morning from 10am 🎅 November 14 - December 24 | jpimedia
2. Santa’s North Pole & Santa’s Cabin (Lotherton Hall)
Families can meet elves and decorate gingerbread with Mrs Claus before visiting Santa in his cozy cabin (£16.95–£25.95 per child plus estate entry), alongside gentler weekday Santa’s Cabin sessions (£12) for pre-schoolers 🎅 November 21 - December 24 | Lotherton
3. The Christmas Adventure (Stockeld Park)
Youngsters can explore a North Pole village and ride an enchanted elevator to meet Mrs Claus and Father Christmas in his wooden cabin (from £31 child / £21 adult), with tickets including the Snowflake Maze and Winter Illuminations 🎅 November 21 - December 24
4. Santa’s Grotto (Tong Garden Centre)
Set around the lake behind Grass Hoppers, this 20 to 30-minute outdoor group adventure tasks families with helping Santa’s elves find his missing pocket watch before meeting Father Christmas for a gift (£22.95 per child, up to two adults included) 🎅 November 21 - December 24 | National World Resell
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5. Santa’s Grotto, Breakfast & Light Trail (Tingley Garden Centre)
Visitors can choose between a traditional grotto visit (£13.95 per child), Breakfast with Santa (£20.95 child / £14.95 adult), or Santa’s Light Trail Experience (from £21.90 child / £11.95 adult), pairing a grotto visit with the illuminated trail 🎅 Selected dates, November 28 - December 24 | Yorkshire Garden Centres / Enlightened Moments
6. Santa’s Cabin (The Merrion Centre)
A budget-friendly city center option in the main mall where children can meet Santa inside his winter log cabin (£7 per child including up to two adults; optional gift £2), with calmer SEND sessions on selected mornings 🎅 Selected dates, November 28 - December 24 | Richard Walker/ImageNorth