Santa Claus is coming to town!

Where To See Father Christmas in Coventry 2024

There are lots of lovely events happening in and around Coventry where the big man will be making an appearance! But you'd better watch out... some appearances require booking as early as possible. All the details and links are below.

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Where To See Father Christmas in Coventry 2024

Father Christmas Experience | The Barn at Berryfields

Step into the Barn at Berryfield's Father Christmas Experience for some magical festive fun! Your experience includes a 15-minute Elf Show, where you’ll see Father Christmas’ elves sing & dance and tell a Christmas story. You’ll then head to the gingerbread decorating station, spend time feeding the reindeer, before having some 1-2-1 time with Father Christmas and receiving a gift. Eco-Skating and Festive Street Food is also available! Booking now open for 2024!

• Dates: 
  • Open every weekend from 30th November - 22nd December 2024
  • Open every day from 21st to 23rd December 2024
• Address: The Barn at Berryfields, Meriden, CV7 7LB
• Tickets: Find all the details here.

Storytelling with Father Christmas| St Mary's Guildhall

Join Father Christmas and his cheerful helpers for a delightful storytelling session, gingerbread decorating, and a variety of festive children’s crafts. Create unforgettable memories and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at this unique and special event. Don’t miss the chance to share in the joy and wonder of Christmas at St Mary’s Guildhall! Booking now open for 2024! 

• Dates: 30th November, 7th, 21st & 23rd December 2024
• Address: St Mary's Guildhall , Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN
• Tickets: Find all the details here

Vintage Sleigh Ride | Coventry Transport Museum

Take a ride on an enchanting vintage sleigh, pulled by two trusty reindeer. Meet Santa, tell him your Christmas wishes, and collect your gift! A magical array of festive activities also await across the museum, as admission is included in the ticket price! Booking is essential, no walk-up tickets are available.

• Dates: 22nd November - 23rd December 2024 
• Address: Coventry Transport Museum, CV1 1JD 
• Tickets: Find all the details here

Christmas on the Farm | Tamworth

Ash End Children's Farm offer a welcoming, farm-based experience (so a real animal Nativity) and a friendly team of staff borrowed from the North Pole. Your family will have one-to-one time with Santa during their visit which also includes all the farm activities. 

• Dates: 
  • Weekends from Saturday 30th November 2024
  • Every day from Friday 20th - 24th December 2024
• Address: Ash End Children's Farm, Near Tamworth, B78 2BL 
• Tickets: Find all the details here

Magical Sleigh Ride VR | Coventry City Centre

This fantastic Santa experience will fill you with festive cheer! Seating up to 8 people, this virtual reality experience offers a perfect family attraction during the festive period! After the ride, the children will chat with Santa for a few minutes and each child will receive a small chocolate gift. 

• Dates: Open Wednesday - Sunday between 27th November and 24th December 2024
• Address: Level 3 of West Orchards Shopping Centre, CV1 1QX
• Tickets: Find all the details here.

Jingle Ville at Lower Drayton Farm | Staffordshire

Head to Lower Drayton Farm for a magical family adventure this December at their multi award-winning Staffordshire farm attraction. Your ticket will include a Christmassy bus ride to Jingle Ville, a meet and greet with Santa with a gift for every child, build a cuddly toy experience, keepsake decoration crafting, and so much more!

• Dates: 
  • Weekends from 30th November - Sunday 22nd December 2024
  • Every day from Friday 13th December - Tuesday 24th December 2024
• Address: Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RE 
• Use code JVROCKS for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!
• Tickets: Find all the details here

Christmas at the Castle | Warwick Castle

Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the mischievous elves in the stunning staterooms as they share a heartwarming story of festive hope and joy with our magical Stories with Santa experience. After a day filled with festive fun, why not extend magic with a Santa Sleepover short break in the brand-new Warwick Castle Hotel or cosy Woodland Lodges and enjoy an extra-special elf wake-up call, bespoke Santa story time, and traditional pantomime. 

• Dates: 23rd November 2024 - 5th January 2025 
• Address: Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 6AU 
• Tickets: Find all the details here

Santa’s Christmas Cracker | The Albany Theatre

Santa's Christmas Cracker is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues as each child gets to meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present for him - it's the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO! Booking now open for 2024! 

• Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Address: The Albany Theatre, Coventry, CV5 6JQ 
• Tickets: Find all the details here

Christmas Celebration Weekends | Cadbury World

Head to Bournville and discover the magic behind how Santa makes his sleigh fly, sorts all the presents and prepares for Christmas Eve. Santa will also be joined by his trusty elf, Jingle, who will be full of festive fun, cheer and laughter, with a chocolatey treat for children too! What’s more, guests can experience the 15-minute long Santa show for free, as part of the standard entry ticket.

• Dates:
  • Weekends from Saturday 23rd November to Sunday 22nd December 2024
  • Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December 2024
• Address: Cadbury World, 69 Linden Rd, Birmingham B30 1JR 
• Tickets: Find all the details here

DBA Events Winter Ball | Ryton on Dunsmore

Join Princesses, Spiderman, Santa and his elves to celebrate 10 years of DBA for their biggest and final ball!

• Date: Sunday 15th December 2024
• Address: Sports Connexion Leisure Club, Ryton On Dunsmore, CV8 3FL 
• Tickets: Find all the details here

Breakfast with Santa | Wethele Manor

Bring your little ones for a morning filled with delicious breakfast treats and to meet Santa in person. The event will be held at Wethele Manor, so mark your calendars and get ready for a magical experience. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to create lasting memories with your family! 

• Dates:
  • Sunday 15th December 2024
  • Sunday 22nd December 2024
  • Tuesday 24th December 2024
• Address: Wethele Manor, Weston under Wetherley, Leamington Spa, CV33 9DD 
• Tickets: Find all the details here.

Storytime with Santa | FarGo Village

Don't miss Storytime with Santa at Fargo Village! Your ticket will include a breakfast treat with a drink for each child, a chance to meet Santa, receive a gift and have a photo with him, take part in story time as Santa reads everyone a Christmas story, and Christmas arts and crafts.

• Dates: 
  • Sunday 1st December 2024
  • Sunday 8th December 2024 
  • Sunday 15th December 2024 
  • Sunday 22nd December 2024 
• Venue: Fargo Village, Far Gosford St, Coventry CV1 5ED 
• Info: Find all the info here

Santa's Grotto Experience | Birmingham Sea Life

From 30th November to the 24th of December at Birmingham Sea Life, sea explorers will be able to marvel at over 2,000 amazing creatures including jaw-some sharks, cheeky gentoo penguins and the UK’s first and only sea otters, Ozzy and Ola before entering our glittering grotto where Santa and his cheeky elves will be waiting in their magical winter wonderland to say hello and find out what’s on the top of those Christmas lists this year!

• Dates: 30th November to the 24th of December 2024
• Venue: Birmingham Sea Life, Brindley Pl, Birmingham, B1 2HL 
• Info:Find all the info here

Santa's Grotto at The Old Hall Hotel | Keresley

The Old Hall Hotel are hosting Santa and his elves once again this Christmas! The Santa’s Grotto is a decorated log cabin with its own Christmas tree, festive fireplace and of course Santa! You can tell him what’s on your Christmas wish list and his helpful Elf will take a picture of you together and you will receive a certificate and a gift from Santa!

• Dates: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd December 2024
• Venue: The Old Hall Hotel, Tamworth Road, Keresley, Coventry, CV6 2EJ 
• Info: Find all the info here

Santa’s Grotto and Magical Train Ride | Fillongley

Experience the Ultimate Christmas Adventure at The Heart of England! A heart-warming festive extravaganza that will immerse you in the spirit of Christmas like never before! Immerse yourself in festive fun and excitement in the marquee lounge. Glide beneath glittering lights as you embark on a magical train ride to see Santa. And don't miss the Virtual Reality 4D Sleigh Ride!

• Dates: 
  • 7th & 8th December 2024 (off peak)
  • 14th, 15th, 21st. 22nd, 23rd, 24th December 2024 (peak)
• Venue: The Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, Meriden Road, CV7 8DX 
• Info: Find all the info here

Coventry Round Table Santa

Every December members of Coventry Round Table No.23 take Santa on a journey around the streets of Coventry, bringing joy to children and parents alike. The sleigh is brightly lit and Christmas songs from past and present flow through the speakers.

• Dates: Check out the Facebook Page for all the latest info!
• Venue: A street near you!
• Info: Find all the info here

Family Tea with Santa | Eastern Green

St Andrew's Church are hosting a Family Tea with Santa at Eastern Green Village Hall. A festive afternoon filled with party games, delicious treats, and a special visit from Santa himself! Advance booking essential - £6 per ticket, under 2's go free.

• Dates: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Venue: Eastern Green Village Hall, Church Lane, Coventry, CV5 7BX 
• Info: Find all the info here

Christmas Bazaar | Aldermans Green

On Saturday November 30th Mercia MS Therapy Centre will be bringing you their biggest Christmas Bazaar yet! With Christmas Gifts, Games, Raffles, Refreshments and a chance to meet Santa and his Elves - it’s one you’ll not want to miss! Free entry! 

• Dates: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Venue: Unit 8 Macefield Close, Aldermans Green, CV2 2PJ
• Info: Find all the info here

Christmas Charity Fayre | Kenthurst Scout Hut

Enjoy an evening of festive refreshments and shopping whilst supporting this amazing cause - raising money for Archie's Smile. Free entry!

• Dates: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Venue: Kenthurst Scout Hut, 6 Kenthurst Close, Coventry, CV5 7EA 
• Info: Find all the info here

Christmas Fayre | Allesley Park Community Centre 

With a Santa's Grotto, Secret Santa, Games, Crafts, Gifts, Tombola, Charity Stall and refreshments, you'll find loads to do with your little ones at the Castle Keep Pre-school's Christmas Fayre! Free entry!

• Dates: Saturday 30th November 2024 
• Venue: Allesley Park Community Centre, 199 Winsford Ave, Coventry CV5 9NG 
• Info: Find all the info here

St Martin's Christmas Fair | Finham

Browse the craft stalls, enjoy the festive food from 'Revive' coffee shop, enjoy the Gospel Choir, tasty cakes and so much more. Don't forget to visit Santa and Mrs Claus in their grotto! Free entry!

• Dates: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Venue: St Martin's Church, Finham, CV3 6EA Allesley Park Community Centre, 199 Winsford Ave, Coventry CV5 9NG
• Info: Find all the info here

JWCC Christmas Fair | Binley

There's loads to do at the JWCC Christmas Fair! Check out the stalls, buy a raffle ticket, visit Santa in his grotto and sample the refreshments! Lots of fun for all the family to enjoy.

• Dates: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Venue: John White Community Centre, CV3 2ED
• Info: Find all the info here

Christmas Bazaar at Baginton Road URC | Stivichall

Browse the stalls, join in with the carol singing, visit Father Christmas in his grotto and much more! Free entry!

• Dates: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Venue: Baginton Road URC, 83 Baginton Road, CV3 6FP 
• Info: Find all the info here

Christmas Craft Fair | Earlsdon Library

Bigger and better for 2024, there will be a range of stalls selling high quality products, plus Santa's grotto, refreshments and more! This event is designed to raise funds to keep the library running to provide a much-needed community resource to the local area. Free entry!

• Dates: Saturday 7th December 2024
• Venue: Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library, CV5 6FZ
• Info: Find all the info here

Lilibette's Gifts Christmas Crafternoon | Eastern Green

Countdown to Christmas with 12 different arts and crafts, followed by stories with Santa! (3.30pm). Free water, squash and biscuits provided. All for charity.

• Dates: Sunday 8th December 2024
• Venue: Eastern Green Village Hall, Coventry CV5 7BX
• Info: Find all the info here

Sherbourne Fields Christmas Bazaar | Eastern Green

Christmas Bazaar includes stalls, gifts, games, raffle, refreshments and of course, Santa's Grotto!

• Dates: Sunday 8th December 2024
• Venue: Sherbourne Fields School
• Info: Find all the info here

St Margaret's Christmas Fete | Walsgrave

Activities include tombola, raffle, crafts, cakes, bottle stall, face-painting, bric-a-brac, Carols & Christmas songs, children's crafts, various stalls, steel pans and a chance to visit Santa Claus! Free entry! 

• Dates: Saturday 14th December 2024
• Venue:  St. Margaret's Church, 50 Walsgrave Road, CV2 4EB
• Info: Find all the info here

Hilzmas Community Christmas Event | Hillfields

Looking for something to get you into the festive mood this weekend? Then Hillzmas is the place for you! With a range of activities, crafts, live music AND a chance to meet Santa Claus himself!

• Dates: Saturday 14th December 2024
• Venue:  St Peters, Harmony Club, WATCH Centre, Hillfields
• Info: Find all the info here

Finham Library

Meet Santa, receive a gift and do some Christmas crafting! Suitable for ages 2+ years.

• Dates: Saturday 14th December 2024
• Venue:  Finham Library
• Info: Find all the info here

Aldermoor Life Christmas Fair | Stoke Aldermoor

Lots of festive fun at the Aldermoor LIFE Christmas Fair, including a visit from Father Christmas!

• Dates: Saturday 14th December 2024
• Venue: Aldermoor LIFE Centre, 78 Roundhouse Road, CV3 1DA
• Info: Find all the info here

Hope Community Project, Meet the Reindeer | Gosford Park

Santa and 2 of his reindeer will be visiting Hope Community Projects on the 14th December. Come along and wish them good luck before they head off to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. There will also be an opportunity to buy some last minute Christmas gifts, grab some refreshments and listen to some Carol singing.

• Dates: Saturday 14th December 2024
• Venue: Hope Community Project, 44 Binley Rd, Coventry
• Info: Find all the info here

Santa Express at Copsewood Miniature Railway

Travel on one of the miniature steam trains from platform 7 & 1/4 to the Copsewood tunnel where children and adults will meet Father Christmas in his Grotto and receive an early gift.

• Dates: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2024
• Venue: Copsewood Miniature Railway
• Info: Find all the info here

Christmas Sensory Stories & Rhymes | Herbert Art Gallery

Want to keep the little ones entertained this festive period? Herbert Art Gallery is hosting two sensory story and rhyme events for children! Santa will be making an appearance at the second of the two festive specials - Santa Sing Along Special.

• Dates: Tuesday 17th December 2024
• Venue: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
• Info: Find all the info here

Breakfast with Santa | Queens Road Baptist Church

Coventry Open Christmas invite you to a FREE breakfast with Santa at Queens Road Baptist Church! Children will get breakfast, treats and also receive a free gift from Santa. Booking is essential. Free entry!

• Dates: Monday 23rd December 2024
• Venue: Queens Road Baptist, Queens Road, Coventry, CV1 3EG 
• Info: Find all the info here

That's all for our round up of places to see Father Christmas in Coventry, we hope you and your family make some wonderful memories.

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