An exclusive late-afternoon trail through Belvoir Castle to find Father Christmas — limited to just 30 guests per session
Search for Santa is Belvoir Castle’s exclusive late-afternoon family trail — a highlight of Christmas in Leicestershire and the East Midlands. As dusk falls, families follow a path through the Castle to find Father Christmas.
Sessions run from 5:00pm to 7:30pm on selected December evenings. Capacity is limited to 30 guests per session, so pre-booking is essential.
This is a separate ticket from standard Deck the Halls entry. Your Search for Santa ticket includes its own full-day Castle access (Deck the Halls + Mice Trail), so you can enjoy the Castle by day and the trail by late afternoon.
Not the same as Santa’s Grotto. For Castle or Retail Village Grotto options, see Santa’s Grotto options or santas-grotto.html.
Only 30 places per session — book your December date
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Everything you need for a memorable late-afternoon Christmas adventure at Belvoir Castle.
Hot chocolate, a biscuit and a present from Santa — the perfect ending to the trail through the Castle.
Refreshments and a glass of bubbles while little ones meet Father Christmas after the trail.
Your ticket includes Deck the Halls and the Mice Trail for the day — explore the carol rooms before the late-afternoon trail begins.
Each session is capped at 30 guests for an intimate, exclusive experience. Pre-booking is essential for Leicestershire and East Midlands families.
Sessions run 5:00pm–7:30pm on these December 2026 dates at Belvoir Castle, Grantham NG32 1PE.
How it differs from the Grotto, what’s included, dates, capacity and booking.
Search for Santa is an exclusive late-afternoon family trail through the Castle (5pm–7:30pm on selected December dates) ending with Father Christmas, treats and bubbles. It has its own ticket with full-day Castle access. Santa’s Grotto is a meet-and-greet at the Castle or Retail Village — see Grotto options or santas-grotto.html.
Children: hot chocolate, a biscuit and a present from Santa. Parents: refreshments and a glass of bubbles. The ticket also includes full-day Castle access (Deck the Halls + Mice Trail) plus the late-afternoon trail.
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 23 December 2026. Sessions run 5:00pm–7:30pm.
Limited to 30 guests per session. Pre-booking is essential as spaces sell out.
Book online via the Search for Santa booking journey. This is a separate ticket from standard Deck the Halls entry and includes full-day Castle access. Book early — capacity is limited.
Secure one of just 30 places per late-afternoon session. Full-day Castle access included — the East Midlands family Christmas trail to remember.