🎅 Free Santa grottos in London 2026
Where kids can meet Santa for free this Christmas. Every child gets a gift at each of these.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
London's biggest free grotto. No booking, first come first served. You need a park entry ticket, from £1 off-peak (Mon–Thu in November).
The Sidings, Waterloo
Free tickets, booking required. £1 booking fee per child, which buys presents for Evelina London Children's Hospital.
London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park
Free for everyone, with an optional donation to the charities Solace and Talk Club.
Christmas in the Park, South Wimbledon
Free grotto plus free Christmas crafts. Register free on Eventbrite; not a timed slot, so you may queue. Listed in London for Cheap's grotto guide.
Bermondsey Square Hotel
Free 10-minute family slots for ages 2–11, booked in advance. No photographer, so bring your own camera.