About
A calmer Christmas grotto at Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop, Nottingham, with fewer children per session. Meet Santa and Mrs Claus on 22 December, from 16:30 to 18:00.
What to expect
This is the same Santa visit as the regular sessions, but with fewer children and less background noise.
- Up to 3 children per 30-minute slot
- Chat with Santa and Mrs Claus
- Family photos in the illuminated grotto
- Each child gets a baby spruce tree
- Café and Christmas Gift Shop open
Questions
When does Quiet Grotto start and end?
Quiet Grotto runs Tuesday, 22 December 2026, 16:30 until 18:00.
Where is Quiet Grotto?
Quiet Grotto takes place at Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop, Woodthorpe Drive, Nottingham, Nottingham.
How much are tickets for Quiet Grotto?
Tickets for Quiet Grotto cost £14 on the official ticket shop.
Do under 2s get a gift?
Under 2s who do not pay cannot receive a gift from Santa.
If you want your under 2 to get a gift, you must buy a ticket for them.
A ticket is also needed for an under 2 who is not accompanying older family members.
How many children per session?
Tickets are sold in half-hour sessions with 3 tickets per session.
You get 30 minutes in the grotto to explore the light trail and meet Santa Claus.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are possible up to 24 hours before the event.
After that, refunds are not available.
If you request a refund, an administration fee is charged.
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Getting there
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop, Woodthorpe Drive, Nottingham, NG5 4HA Nottingham, England, GB
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