Meet Father Christmas at Belvoir — inside the Castle during Deck the Halls, or at the Retail Village nearby. A present for every child.
Families visiting Belvoir for Christmas 2026 can meet Father Christmas in two places. The Castle Grotto pairs with a Deck the Halls day inside Belvoir Castle. The Retail Village Grotto is a standalone visit — no Castle entry required — just a short walk from the Castle gates.
Ticket rules differ by location. At the Castle, everyone needs Deck the Halls entry and only children need a Grotto ticket. At the Village, children’s Grotto tickets alone are enough. Both include a present for every child.
Prefer a late-afternoon Castle trail instead? See Search for Santa — a separate experience with its own ticket and full-day Castle access.
Pick the option that fits your day — a full Deck the Halls visit with Santa inside the Castle, or a dedicated Grotto stop at the Retail Village.
Inside the Castle · Deck the Halls
Meet Father Christmas inside Belvoir Castle during Deck the Halls. Ideal if your family is already exploring the carol-themed rooms and Mice Trail.
Belvoir Retail Village · Standalone
Meet Father Christmas at Belvoir Retail Village — about a 5-minute walk from the Castle. Perfect for a Santa visit without booking Deck the Halls.
A warm, personal meet-and-greet with Santa — the highlight of a Belvoir Christmas for little ones across Leicestershire and the East Midlands.
Every child with a Santa’s Grotto ticket receives a present at both the Castle and Retail Village locations.
Castle: Deck the Halls entry for everyone, Grotto tickets for children only. Village: children’s Grotto tickets only — no Castle entry needed.
Want a late-afternoon trail through the Castle instead? Search for Santa is a separate ticketed experience — see also search-for-santa.html.
Ticket differences, which Grotto to choose, presents and booking for Christmas 2026.
Castle Grotto is inside Belvoir Castle during Deck the Halls: everyone needs Castle entry; only children need a Grotto ticket (add at checkout). Retail Village Grotto is at Belvoir Retail Village (about a 5-minute walk): no Castle entry required; children’s tickets only.
No. Grotto tickets are for children only at both locations. At the Castle, adults still need Deck the Halls Castle entry. At the Retail Village, no Castle entry is required.
Choose Castle Grotto if you are visiting Deck the Halls and want Santa inside the Castle. Choose Retail Village Grotto for a standalone Santa visit without Castle entry.
Yes. Every child with a Santa’s Grotto ticket receives a present at both the Castle and Retail Village Grottos.
Castle: book Deck the Halls entry, then add children’s Grotto tickets at checkout. Village: book children’s Grotto tickets directly. Both run 14 November – 30 December 2026. Pre-booking recommended.
No. Search for Santa is a separate late-afternoon family trail through the Castle with its own ticket and full-day Castle access. See Search for Santa or the static page search-for-santa.html.
Book Castle Grotto with Deck the Halls, or Retail Village Grotto as a standalone visit. Present for every child — Christmas 2026 at Belvoir.