7 places to meet Santa in the West Midlands

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

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.

Touchwood, Solihull

Touchwood's magical grotto opens Saturday 23rd November, and will be there every day until Christmas Eve. Bring the kids along to share their wish lists and snap some festive photos. Every booked child gets a special gift from Father Christmas.

For more information visit Touchwoods website.

Jump on our 4, 4A, 5, 6, 49 or 76 services to get to Touchwood.

Santa’s Christmas Cracker at the Core Theatre Solihull

Enjoy an interactive adventure, 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.

For more information visit the Core Theatres website.

Jump on our 4, 4A, 5, 6, 49 or 76 services to get to Solihull town centre..

Santa’s Grotto at The Swan Shopping Centre

Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Santa’s Grotto at The Swan Shopping Centre, opening on 25th November. Kids will love meeting Santa to share their wish lists, taking home a special gift, and creating lasting memories with free photos. 

For more information visit the Swan Shopping Centres website.

Jump on our  11A, 11C, 60, X1 or X2 services to get to the Swan Shopping Centre.

Santa’s Grotto, McArthurGlen West Midlands

Santa’s Grotto opens on Friday 22nd November. It’s the perfect way to sprinkle a little magic, bring your wish list and take a peek at what Santa and his elves are up to in his workshop.

For more information visit McArthurGlen West Midlands website.

Our X51 service travels to and from McArthurGlen Cannock.

Santa’s Grotto at Dudley Zoo and Castle

Experience the magic of Christmas at Dudley Zoo and Castle! From 30th November to Christmas Eve, visit Santa’s Grotto in the 11th-century castle, where you’ll enjoy a special gift, see Santa’s reindeer, and ride the DZC Santa Express train. Plus, grab festive treats at the Queen Mary Restaurant.

For more information visit Dudley Zoo and Castles website.

We have lots of bus services that go near Dudley Zoo and Castle, plan your journey here.

Festive Saturday at the Fort Shopping Park

Meet Father Christmas and his festive friends for free at the Forts Festive event on Saturday 25th November between 12pm to 4pm. Father Christmas will be out and about, while the Bluebird Belles perform live, have fun with  the Wish Fairies, the Gingerbread People, and two cheeky comedy Elves.

For more information visit the Fort Shopping Parks website

Jump on our 64 or X64 service to get you to the Fort.

Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun at West Midlands Police Museum

Join the festive fun at the lock-up for a unique experience with Father Christmas in his grotto. On Saturday 14th December from 12-2pm, explore a fun trail to discover what the naughty elves have been up to, write letters to Santa, and enjoy a festive craft activity. 

Each ticket includes a hot chocolate, and while you’ll need to book a time for the grotto, you can explore the museum and join in all the activities at your leisure. 

For more information visit West Midlands Police Museum website.

We have lots of bus services that go near the West Midlands Police Museum, plan your journey here.

Don’t forget when you have found somewhere, pop the address or postcode in our journey planner tool to get there by bus.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas.