Guess who’s coming to Christmas dinner? 13 places you can meet Santa so far this year in Leeds

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.

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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.

Wink!