Brand new Grotto in the Garden launches as part of Christmas in the Garden, bringing one-to-one Santa visits to the heart of London.

Increasingly rare in London's Christmas grottos, each child experiences five magical minutes of one-to-one time with Father Christmas; their own special moment and chance to share their Christmas wishes.

Every child also receives a special gift from Santa, and a printed festive family trail that takes families out into Covent Garden and Seven Dials to discover London's Christmas lights and decorations.

This is more than just a meeting with Santa, it's an experience for the whole family!


Capture the moment: One of Santa's elves will take a Golden Polaroid photo of your visit for you to cherish forever! 

Just remember, this is a nostalgic photo - not a 4K digital shot, so each image will develop to its own colour and quality. 

Just like the old days! Simply add this to your booking.

St Paul's Church

Santa's Grotto in Covent Garden

We organise unforgettable moments for families, form large scale public events, to your own personal life celebrations.

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Meet Ms. Claus - the daughter of Father Christmas - and discover the secrets of growing up in the north pole with Father Christmas as her dad!

Ms. Claus grew up with one of the most famous fathers in the world, surrounded by reindeer, elves and the traditions of the North Pole.

Her interactive storytelling experience will give children a glimpse into what it was really like growing up as Santa's daughter, including stories about the family's Christmas traditions and some of the little secrets of the reindeer and elves.

But this isn't simply a story for children to sit and listen to.

Ms. Claus will also ask children about their own Christmas traditions, making the experience a two-way conversation and celebrating the unique ways families make Christmas magical.

The experience also includes a festive activity designed to give children something to enjoy and remember beyond their visit.

The wider Christmas in the Garden event has a Christmas market, and food and drink available so there is not rush to leave. You can plan your Grotto visit accordingly.


Please note: The Ms. Claus session does not include entry to the grotto, this is a separate activity. If you would like to book to see both Santa and Ms. Claus, please check the event agenda below and book tickets to both activities around those times.

Ms. Claus Storytime

A day out for mini ghouls wanting to explore Covent Garden, bag some treats, and boogie to the Monster Mash!


Are you ready for some fun at Halloween HQ? 

This October half term, grab the kids and join London's best known Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. 

Explore areas of Covent Garden and Seven Dials you may never have been to before, test your observation skills, and learn some fun facts before arriving back at Halloween HQ for party time!


What happens at Halloween HQ? Well... plenty! 

Treats for kids on arrival for completing the trail, Halloween activities, outdoor games, seasonal photo ops, unlimited hot and cold drinks for kids and adults, all set to a backdrop of Halloween hits so you can have a little boogie if you wish!

All of this, plus the Halloween trail is included in each Child Entry ticket. Adults go FREE!


When is this spooky Halloween trick or treat trail?

The trail is on Saturday 31st October 2026 between 11am - 5pm. 

You can do the trail at your own pace within this time. Collect your trail from the first stop anytime between 11am - 2pm, this gives you plenty of time to complete the trail before heading to the after party.

It's a day out for you and your mini ghouls to explore Covent Garden, bag some treats, and boogie to the Monster Mash!

Only trail holders can follow the route, claim the goodies and enter Halloween HQ!

Each child needs a valid ticket to take part in the trail and enter Halloween HQ.

There's also a photo competition!

Want to be the pick of the patch? You could win this years Halloween trick or treat trail photo competition. 

All you need to do is submit your photo(s) taken during the trick or treat trail via Instagram. Full details on how to enter will be on the trail.

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Halloween Trick or Treat Trail in Covent Garden

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Santa's Grotto in Covent Garden

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Halloween Trick or Treat Trail in Covent Garden