Where to see Santa in Stafford and nearby this Christmas

Plans are already taking shape for Christmas across Stafford, Stone, and surrounding villages.

​Meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the festive season for many local families, with grottos, breakfast visits, and community drop-in sessions appearing across our area. To help you plan your festive outings, we have put together a single running guide to the best places to see Santa in Stafford and nearby.

​This guide will be updated regularly throughout the autumn and winter as more venues announce their dates, ticket prices, and booking details. It is recommended to bookmark this post to keep updated with anything newly added.

​Santa visits and grottos across Stafford and nearby

Father Christmas at the Ancient High House (Stafford)

• ​Location: Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2JA
• ​Dates: Saturday 21 November 2026 (Stafford Christmas Lights Switch-On day)
• ​Activities: Grotto visit, letter writing to Santa with a guaranteed reply, festive wish tree, and sweet shop
• ​Booking: Pre-booking required via historicstafford.co.uk or by calling 01785 619131

​Santa Specials at Amerton Railway (Stowe-by-Chartley)

• ​Location: Amerton Railway, Amerton Farm, Stowe-by-Chartley, Stafford, ST18 0LA
• ​Dates: Weekends from 28 November, plus 9, 16, and 24 December 2026
• ​Activities: Steam train ride to Toyland, visit Santa, gift for children, and festive goodie bags
• ​Booking: Advance online booking required via amertonrailway.co.uk

​Breakfast with Santa at the Wolseley Centre

• ​Location: Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
• ​Dates: Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December, 8:30-10am
• ​Activities: Little ones enjoy a Small Kingfisher Breakfast, cereal, fruit juice and gift bag, as well as a meeting with the big man himself!
• ​Booking: Advance online booking required. Saturday Booking Link – Sunday Booking Link

​Visit Santa with Friends of Victoria Park (Stafford)

• ​Location: Education Room, Victoria Park, Tenterbanks, Stafford, ST16 2QF

• ​Dates: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2026

• ​Activities: Drop-in Santa visit, lantern-making workshop and parade (Saturday), face painting, and crafts

• ​Booking: Drop-in event with no advance booking required

​Christmas at Lower Drayton Farm (Penkridge)

• ​Location: Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RE

• ​Dates: Weekends from 5 December, and daily from 18 to 24 December 2026

• ​Activities: Jingle Ville festive trail, Santa photo opportunity, craft activities, and full-day play access

• ​Booking: Advance online booking required via playatthefarm.co.uk

Information for event organisers

​Are you running a Christmas grotto, Santa breakfast, or festive family event in Stafford or nearby that is not listed here? Please drop us a message. We have a free package and paid packages available for those who want an extra boost.