Santa’s Grotto to return to Chesterfield for the festive period
Chesterfield Borough Council has announced that Santa Claus will be back in town this Christmas wishing everyone good tidings for the festive season, and tickets are now on sale to meet him in the Grotto.
Taking place in the Market Hall’s Assembly Rooms, the Christmas Grotto will be open from Sunday 19 November to 24 December 2023 welcoming families from across the local area.
Tickets for the grotto need to be booked in advance by visiting chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/santas-grotto.aspx, by calling the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) on 01246 345777 (10am to 3.30pm) or by visiting the VIC in person.
Tickets are on sale now and families are encouraged to book their preferred time slots early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are priced at £7.50 per child. A maximum of two adults can attend with each paying child, so any extra adults will need to buy a ticket also.
Every child that visits Santa will receive a wrapped present and they will be able to talk to him about what their Christmas wishes are this year. Each time slot to see Santa will admit up to 10 people, over a 30-minute timeframe.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, portfolio holder for the town centre and visitor economy, said: “Meeting Santa Claus is the highlight of many families’ festive calendars, so we are pleased to be welcoming people back into our brilliant Market Hall grotto for 2023.
“Each child will receive an age-appropriate gift that will be gift-wrapped, making the decision yours if you’d like to take it home and put it under your tree.”
Don’t forget to bring your phones or cameras to capture some photographs of you and your family meeting Santa.
Find out the exact dates and times Santa’s Grotto is open in the Market Hall this year.
Three relaxed sessions will also take place for children with learning disabilities or sensory and communication disorders. Santa’s elves will turn down the music, switch off the flashing lights, increase the background lighting and allow a little longer to meet with Santa.
