# Christmas at Alton Towers: Santa's Grotto 2026

> Christmas at Alton Towers: Santa's Grotto 2026 runs 27 November to 23 December 2026. Children from £12.50. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa/alton-towers/

SANTA EXPERIENCES

27 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, Alton Towers Resort, near Alton.

Alton Towers offers a Santa's Grotto visit as an add-on to its Magical Days Out, and an overnight Santa Sleepover break. Grotto places for day guests are limited.

| Dates | 27 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Selected dates between 27 November and 23 December; the page does not list which days |
| Where | Alton Towers Resort, near Alton ST10 4DB [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.9905,-1.8939) |
| Includes | A visit to Santa's Grotto where children share their wishes and get a special gift. The Santa Sleepover hotel break adds a North Pole tour to the grotto, rides, the Waterpark, a festive evening meal and a Christmas panto. |
| Tickets and Price | Children from £12.50. Santa's Grotto add-on from £12.50 per child (passholders from £10); the add-on is bought with a day ticket (Magical Days Out from £16 per person). Santa Sleepover short break from £96 per person. |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/christmas/) |
| Organiser | Alton Towers Resort. [Official page](https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/christmas/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Alton](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.9905&lng=-1.8939&address=Alton%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_alton_towers_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Alton Towers Resort](https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/christmas/), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Where Is Christmas at Alton Towers: Santa's Grotto?

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