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Santa is back in his festive hideaway at Castell Coch. Bring the family to our enchanting Santa Grotto this Christmas. A gentle and joyful experience designed to make young faces light up!

Santa sessions include entry to Santa's Grotto, crafts, puppeteer, plus write a letter to Santa. 

Please book your children’s Santa Grotto tickets online in advance and purchase your adult castle entry tickets on arrival.

English sessions available on 5, 12, 19 December.

(Please note: Cadw monument passes and non-Cadw promotions are not valid for this event).

How to book

  • Click Book now and select your required ticket types (0-18mths / 18mths-4yrs / 5-17yrs)
  • Select your date and time slot
  • Proceed to checkout (all Santa tickets must be booked in advance) 

Please be on time for your Santa Grotto session, you are welcome to arrive earlier and take part in the craft activities.

When you visit

Please note that adult visitors are required to purchase their castle entry tickets on arrival.

  • please bring proof of your online booking with you
  • present your QR code for us to scan (you can display this on your mobile device or bring a hard copy)
  • Santa Grotto tickets cover children’s admission to the castle and entry to the grotto.

Christmas activities close at 3pm, if your grotto session is after 3pm, please come to the castle a little earlier to enjoy these activities.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Christmas at Castell Coch! 


Prices

Santa Grotto child tickets
Category Price
Age 0-18mths
Free
Age 18mths-4yrs
£5.00
Age 5-17yrs
£10.00

Event times

Day Times
Sat 05 Dec 2026
10:00 - 15:30
Sat 12 Dec 2026
10:00 - 15:30
Sat 19 Dec 2026
10:00 - 15:30
Book
For full site information, including seasonal opening times and facilities, please visit the Castell Coch monument page.