Santa's Christmas Grotto
Santa's Christmas Grotto at Swarkestone Nursery, Derby
Meet Santa, get creative with Mrs Claus, play festive games with the elves and choose a special Christmas present!
Step Into the Magic of Christmas at Swarkestone Nursery!
The magic of Christmas is coming to Swarkestone Nursery, and Santa and his helpers can't wait to welcome you!
Join us for a truly magical Santa's Grotto experience near Derby, where little ones can enjoy festive fun, make wonderful memories and experience the excitement of Christmas.
Located in Swarkestone, near Chellaston and Melbourne, our Christmas Grotto is the perfect festive adventure for families looking to meet Father Christmas in Derby and enjoy a special Christmas experience together.
From meeting Santa himself to getting crafty with Mrs Claus, playing games with the cheeky elves and choosing a very special gift, there's plenty of Christmas magic waiting to be discovered!
Meet Santa in His Magical Christmas Grotto
Ho, ho, ho! Santa is waiting to meet you!
Step inside Santa's magical Christmas Grotto and experience the wonder of meeting Father Christmas himself.
Little ones will have the chance to say hello to Santa, share their Christmas wishes and enjoy a special festive moment they'll remember long after Christmas Day.
There's nothing quite like the excitement of meeting Santa, and our Christmas Grotto at Swarkestone Nursery is a wonderful way to make the festive season extra magical for your children.
Get Creative with Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus has been busy preparing some wonderful Christmas crafts, and she needs a little help from her special visitors!
Join Mrs Claus for a fun-filled festive craft activity, where children can get creative, enjoy some hands-on Christmas fun and make something special.
It's a lovely opportunity for little ones to let their imaginations run wild and enjoy a little extra Christmas magic with Mrs Claus.
Play Festive Games with Santa's Elves
Santa's elves have been working hard all year, but they've still found time for some festive fun!
Join our playful elves for exciting Christmas games, laughter and plenty of festive cheer.
With lots of fun and mischief along the way, the elves are ready to make your visit to Santa's Grotto even more memorable.
Get ready to play, laugh and join in the Christmas excitement!
Choose Your Own Present from the Elves' Workshop
Every little visitor deserves a special Christmas surprise!
After enjoying all the festive fun, children can explore the magical Elves' Workshop, where they'll get to choose their very own Christmas present.
That's right — rather than receiving a mystery gift, each child can select a present for themselves from the workshop!
It's a wonderful way to finish their Christmas adventure, with a special gift to take home and a big smile to match.
A Magical Christmas Experience for the Whole Family
At Swarkestone Nursery, we believe Christmas is all about creating special memories with the people you love.
Our whole experience is wheelchair-accessible and we have parking for blue badge holders.
If you're bringing a baby or toddler, please note that we do request that buggies and pushchairs remain outside of the experience. We have a holding area where we can store your pram etc.
Baby & Santa
Bring your little one down to meet Santa and get that all important milestone photo!
Every baby receives a small gift from the main man, and adults can be in the photos too!
Every year tickets sell out for this so book your baby a space now.
Breakfast with Santa
Come and join us for breakfast with Santa on December the 12th at 8.30am in the Garden Restaurant.
Sit down to an amazing charcuterie board full of tasty treats including waffles, pancakes, pastries, dipping sauces, mini bacon baps, fresh fruit and much more!
Each family gets some one on one time with Santa, and every child takes home a small sweet treat.
There are limited spaces – so don't miss out and book online now.
Looking for Santa's Grotto Near Derby?
If you're searching for a Santa's Grotto in Derby, a Christmas experience near Chellaston or somewhere special to take the children to meet Father Christmas, we'd love to welcome you to Swarkestone Nursery.
Our garden centre in Swarkestone, South Derbyshire, is a lovely destination for a family Christmas outing.
Why not make a day of it? Alongside your Santa's Grotto visit, you can explore our beautiful Christmas decorations, sparkling lights, festive gifts and Christmas trees.
You can also enjoy a delicious seasonal treat in our restaurant, with festive cakes, warming drinks and our Christmas Carvery.
Book Your Magical Santa's Grotto Experience
Make this Christmas one to remember with a magical visit to Santa and his helpers at Swarkestone Nursery.
Come and meet Santa, create something special with Mrs Claus, enjoy festive games with the elves and choose a wonderful gift from the Elves' Workshop.
Christmas magic, festive fun and memories to treasure are waiting for you!
Book Your Santa's Grotto Visit
We can't wait to welcome you to Santa's Grotto at Swarkestone Nursery, near Chellaston, Derby!
