Cabot Circus Santa's Grotto
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Cabot Circus hosts Santa O’Clock, an up to 30-minute immersive family adventure.
Step into a world where Christmas runs on time until one clock stops, and it’s down to you to restart the Wishmas Clock.
🌟 A one-on-one meet with Santa🌟 A gift from Santa himself to take home🌟 Helping Santa’s elves save Christmas 🌟 Creating Christmas crafts
28 November to 24 December 2025
Tickets from £12
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Dedicated SEN timeslots available for those requiring a quieter experience. These are held each Wednesday and Sunday morning until 21 December.
SantaPaws sessions are held on Sundays and Thursdays until 18 December.
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What to expect at the Cabot Circus Santa O’Clock Christmas Grotto
Find the clock, follow the magic
Spot the three-metre Grandfather Clock standing proudly in the heart of Cabot Circus, guiding you towards the magic to begin your Santa O’Clock adventure.
Meet the makers of Christmas time
The journey starts in the Clockmaker’s Workshop with Pendleton and Tockington the Elves, and their owl Tickety Twoo, as they invite families to help restore the magic of kindness and belief.
A wish, a visit, a keepsake
Then step into Santa and Wishes, where you’ll meet Santa and his helper Cogsie beside the eight-foot Wishmas Clock. Little ones can create their own Time for a Wish craft and take home a cuddly Christmas keepsake.
Moments to treasure
Families can also capture the moment with souvenir photos and keepsakes, from baubles to snow globes, available to pre-buy online or on the day. Accessibility is built in with regular and SEND friendly sessions, making sure everyone can share the joy.
Our quieter SEND sessions take place on Wednesday and Sunday mornings, featuring reduced volume and capacity to create a calmer, more comfortable environment where every family can enjoy the magic in a way that suits their needs.
Plus: Santa Paws sessions
Even four-legged friends can join the fun! Book a Santa Paws session to capture your pet’s pawfect Christmas portrait and take home a small gift - making them part of the festive magic too.
