Prices

2 Guests - £38.00

3 Guests - £45.00

4 Guests - £60.00

5 Guests - £72.00

6 Guests - £82.00

7 Guests - £92.00

8 Guests - £102.00

Dates and Times

Book from 26th August at 10am

Morning SEN Session Times 9:00am – 9:45am held on;

  • 21st & 28th Nov 2026
  • 5th, 12th & 19th Dec 2026

Evening SEN Session Times 7:00pm – 7:30pm held on;

  • 25th & 27th Nov 2026
  • 2nd & 4th Dec 2026

Book Tickets

Book from 26th August at 10am

Additional Single Tickets priced at £15 each (if you need to add an additional person after your initial booking. Maximum 8 guests, subject to availability)

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Father Christmas is on his way to Ruxley Manor!

Get ready for twinkling eyes, big smiles, and a sprinkle of festive magic – because Father Christmas is coming to town! Here at Ruxley Manor, nothing fills our hearts more than seeing excited little ones ready to step into a world of Christmas wonder. As a family-run business, these joyful moments shared between families mean everything to us.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been working our elf-sized socks off to make this year the most magical yet! Father Christmas has been making Ruxley Manor his Christmas HQ for as long as we can remember, and he’s back again this year – bringing Christmas cheer with Mother Christmas and a merry band of Elves in tow!

They’re polishing their sleigh bells, wrapping up the last presents, and counting down the days to meet you!

Event Format

With some extra magic and help from our SENCO specialist from Grace’s Day Nursery, our SEN sessions have been created to offer an inclusive and relaxed experience for SEN children. With this in mind here is an explanation of what to expect from a SEN Grotto session:

  •  All sessions will have reduced music, lighting and no over stimulating acting from elves.
  • 1st room - Join our mischievous Head Elves as they guide you through the art of making magical reindeer food.
    NOTE: This will include small parts of reindeer food that will contain gluten. If this is a little too much, sensory toys will be available to play with.
  • 2nd room - Meet Mother Christmas and get hands-on building your very own Polar Bear Navigator – the cutest little helper you’ve ever seen!
    NOTE: This will include stuffing a polar bear soft toy. Other sensory toys will be available to play with
  • 3rd room - Visit Father Christmas in his magical Grotto for a special, private family moment. He’ll have a memorable gift for your family – and of course, time for that all-important photo to capture the magic!
    NOTE: If chatting to Father Christmas is a little daunting, he will have some sensory toys and bubbles to interact with children. Please feel free to let Father Christmas know how best to communicate with your child.
  • 4th room - Each child will receive a Golden Ticket, granting them entry into Father Christmas’s twinkling Toy Workshop, where they can pick a special gift to take home and treasure!
    NOTE: There are a wide range of gifts allowing parents to help choose a suitable present. Although ages are advised, you can choose the age appropriate gift for your child.

If you have any questions or would like a more in-depth explanation of exactly what to expect from the SEN grotto sessions, please email events@ruxley-manor.co.uk

Our Grotto is always in high demand so please ensure you have read the FAQ and booking conditions before booking.

We ask our customers to only book a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Grotto Session if they are attending with SEN children.

Our FAQ's should be read thoroughly before contacting us. Grotto FAQ's

Please note: During the first 5 days of Grotto bookings, we WILL NOT make changes to bookings due to the number of bookings being processed. If you have booked the incorrect time or date, please make another booking and email us asking us to cancel the first. Please include both booking references.

Please note: We recommend booking Grotto tickets early to avoid disappointment as the Grotto normally sells out. We also recommend you bookmark our Events platform when you are booking on launch day rather than our main website. Our booking platform is https://ruxley-manor.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Event Specific FAQ's

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Our Grotto Frequently Asked Questions should be read before booking and are available here:

https://www.ruxley-manor.co.uk/pages/christmas-grotto-faqs

General Event FAQ's

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Q. Can I just buy ticket on the day?
A. If an event has paid tickets, they must be purchased in advance online - unless stated differently at the top of this page. The vast majority of our events sell out, however some events may still be available for booking the day before, subject to availability. Pre booking is essential for our Grotto which often sells out.

Q. What is the refund policy?
A. If we find it necessary to close an event for any reason, we will offer you a full refund or the option to book in to an alternative session (subject to availability). If you are late for your allocated time or cannot make your session, unfortunately we cannot offer a refund. Please ensure that you are confident in being able to fulfil your booking before completing the purchase of your tickets. Tickets cannot be swapped or names changed once booked. Please see the FAQ's for event specific refund variations.

Q. How much car parking is there?
A. There are over 450 car parking spaces in our customer car parks, but it is often very busy during events, so we advise that you arrive at the garden centre at least 15 mins before your event.

Q. Can you take in Pushchairs?
A. You can typically store a pushchair inside the outdoor buggy park provided at the entrance; but no pushchair/prams can be taken into an event (except for Afternoon Teas). Any pushchairs/prams are left at your own risk.

Q. What Allergens Advice do you have?
A. Please note that The Mulberry Tree and Sip & Scoop are not allergy free. Although your chosen food or drink may not contain an allergen, it may still be present in the tools we use or the general environment. If you have an allergy, please let us know. We have detailed allergen information that we will go through with you so you can make an informed decision.

Terms & Conditions

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Bookings

  • There must be at least one adult per group booking.   
  • Your group booking will be for the maximum number of people stated on your ticket type.    
  • Tickets are available for group booking ranging from 2 - 8 people.
  • You can only book one group ticket at a time. If you wish to book more than one you will need to purchase these one at a time.  
  • All bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.
  • Children must be supervised throughout the Grotto experience. Our team are there for entertainment purposes only.
  • Tickets cannot be swapped once booked.

Booking Tickets

  • When booking please make sure the address given is the same as the billing address.
  • When adding the children’s interests please state all Children's First Names, Ages and Interests (For example, Joey, aged 7, Likes Cars).
  • Every field must be completed. For example, if you do not wish to fill in the children’s interests then please put N/A
  • Please note that the interests have no effect on the gifts available to a child on the day.

Arrival

  • Please aim to arrive at the garden centre 15 minutes prior to your session and arrive at the grotto entrance 5 minutes before your session.  Please note late arrivals will not be admitted.

CCTV

Please note: We operate CCTV and Audio recording in the Grotto area for the safety of all our staff and customers.

Refunds, Photos & Gift Queries

Please see our FAQ for any questions relation to the above by clicking here.