Families looking for a Christmas activity in Nailsworth will be able to step into three winter wonderland settings when Nailsworth Garden Centre launches a new immersive Santa’s Grotto experience.
The festive attraction is designed as a journey through the North Pole stables, Santa’s Living Room and a Toy Workshop. Children will meet Santa and his elves as they move between the different parts of the experience.
What children can expect
The first stop is the North Pole stables. There, Reindeer Ronnie will help children make reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve. Elves will also take part in a festive sing-along.
Visitors will then enter Santa’s Living Room, where children can share their Christmas wish lists. Families will also be able to capture the visit with a keepsake photograph.
The final part of the experience is the Toy Workshop. Children can choose their own present from shelves stocked with gifts for all ages.
Dates, tickets and booking
The 15-minute experience runs from Saturday, November 21, to Thursday, December 24. Tickets cost £16.99 per child, and advance booking is required.
Families planning to visit will therefore need to reserve a place before arriving. The booking link was provided with the garden centre’s announcement.
Rebecca Gurnett, events manager for Blue Diamond Group, said the attraction was being introduced at Nailsworth Garden Centre for the first time.
“We’re thrilled to share this new interactive Santa’s Grotto with visitors to Nailsworth Garden Centre for the first time. From start to finish, the event is brimming with joy, music and fun. It’s the perfect way for the whole family to get into the spirit of Christmas and make memories together.”
The announcement was published by Stroud Times on November 6, 2026, as a paid-for promotion. It describes the grotto as a new experience for the garden centre, with Santa, elves, festive music, a photograph and a child’s choice of gift included in the visit.
