See Santa

Christmas would not be complete without a visit from Santa Claus - and we've heard a rumour that the man in red will be calling in at some of Nottinghamshire's best-loved attractions and shopping centres.

At this magical time of year youngsters will be able to see Santa in his Grotto and tell him what they would like for Christmas. And as an extra special treat they may even receive a small present to take home with them.

So take a look at some of the places you can see Santa.

See Santa in Nottingham

Santa has taken time out from his busy schedule at the North Pole to welcome little visitors to Intu Broadmarsh and Christmas at Wollaton Hall. Join Stories with Santa and let him tell you of the tales from his turbulent life and festive adventures at the North Pole - and especially for our four-legged friends Santa Paws has come to town and will be awaiting in his Doggy Grotto.

Father Christmas at attractions

One of the best places to see Santa in Nottinghamshire is on board a train at Great Central Railway. The Santa Specials start on 1 December and run each weekend until 23 December. There's even a Christmas Eve Santa Steam Special on 24 December. During their trip children will receive a small gift and there will be seasonal treats on offer to everything.

Or why not catch Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto for the most enchanting Christmas Experience at Robin Hood's Wheelgate Park from 17 November to 24 December? At Sherwood Forest Railway, youngsters will be able to give Father Christmas their list and receive a personalised gift while the grown-ups enjoy a mince pie and festive drink.

Take a magical journey through the enchanted forest at Sundown Adventureland on the Night Before Christmas Ride and visit Santa in his spectacular winter wonderland home starting on 17 November.

There will also be chestnuts and crumpets to keep you warm. Step into a Winter Wonderland at Twinlakes from 17 November until 24 December and enjoy the festive fun with festive workshops, Christmas hunts, reindeer feeding, giant snow globe and gingerbread decorating and write a letter to Santa before meeting him in his grotto (additional charge applies for some activities). On 24 December wave Santa one last goodbye as he heads off to spread the festive joy to children all over the world as you enjoy an elf-sized magical fireworks display.

At the beautiful Rufford Abbey you can have Breakfast with Santa on 1, 8 and 15 December or visit him at Creswell Crags from 24 November to 16 December where he will be waiting to hear your wishes.

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