5 places to meet Santa in Coventry & the West Midlands

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

What better way to treat the kids than with a visit to the big man himself, Father Christmas.

Don’t worry though, you don’t need to head to the north pole, simply grab your Group Day ticket, hop on the bus and head to any of the great locations below.

Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience at Coventry Transport Museum

Dates: Friday 22 November - Monday 23 December 2024

Location: Coventry Transport Museum

Take a vintage sleigh ride through a winter wonderland at Coventry Transport Museum, meet Father Christmas in his grotto, and enjoy festive activities in his workshop. This magical adventure includes a ride with reindeer, writing your wish list, and a special present from one of Father Christmases elf.

Jump on the 2, 2A, 6, 6A, 13, 13A, 14, 14A 18, or 18A service to get you to the museum.

Santa’s Christmas Cracker at The Albany Theatre

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024

Location: The Albany Theatre, Coventry

Enjoy an interactive adventure at The Albany Theatre, and join Father Christmas, Dotty the Elf, and Dasher the Reindeer as they teach a lost penguin about Christmas. With festive songs and plenty of fun, children can even pull a cracker with Dotty! After the show, they can meet Father Christmas and receive a special present, making it a wonderful Christmas experience for families.

Jump on the 2, 2A, 6, 6A, 14, 14A, 18, 18A or the 51 service to get you to the theatre.

Family Tea with Santa at Eastern Green

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024, 3pm

Location: Eastern Green Village Hall

Get ready for a festive afternoon at Eastern Green Village Hall, where St Andrew’s Church is hosting a Family Tea with Santa. There’ll be party games, delicious food, and a chance for the little ones to meet Santa.

Jump on the 14, 14A or the 41 service to get you to the Village Hall.

Storytelling with Father Christmas at St Mary's Guildhall

Dates: 30th November, 7th, 21st & 23rd December 2024

Location: St Mary's Guildhall

Enjoy a festive day at St Mary’s Guildhall with Father Christmas and his merry helpers. From storytelling to gingerbread decorating and holiday crafts, it’s a heartwarming event that captures the magic of Christmas.

Jump on the 11, 12X, 24, 25 or the X30 service to get you to St Marys Guildhall.

Christmas Craft Fair at Earlsdon Library

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024

Location: Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library

Head to Earlsdon Library Christmas Craft Fair for a festive shopping experience that supports a great cause. Explore a wonderful mix of craft stalls, unique gifts, book sales, tasty refreshments, and Santa’s grotto - all in support of the library. Every purchase helps fund this important community space.

Jump on the 11 service to get you to Earlsdon Library.

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We hope you have a wonderful Christmas.