Meet Santa at The Royal Forest in Epping Forest on Saturday 19th December, with visits running from 10am to 5pm and tickets from £25.

The man in red is taking a well-earned break from the workshop to spend the day in our Christmas-themed bar, and he can’t wait to meet your little ones.

Here’s everything you need to know, from what’s in each ticket to turning the visit into a festive weekend away.

When is Meet Santa at The Royal Forest?

Santa arrives on Saturday 19th December and will be welcoming visitors from 10am to 5pm. Tickets are strictly limited, so it’s well worth booking early if you’ve got your heart set on a visit.

You’ll find us on Ranger’s Road in Chingford, on the edge of Epping Forest and right next door to Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge. It’s a pretty magical setting for a December morning, even before Santa turns up.

What’s included in a Meet Santa ticket?

Every ticket comes with a little something to sip while you wait for the big moment.

• Child ticket, £25: a visit with Santa, festive activities and a Cawston Press juice box
• Adult ticket, £35: a glass of Bucks Fizz, orange juice or mulled wine

What will the children do while they wait?

There’ll be festive colouring and activities set up in our Christmas-themed bar, so little hands stay busy until it’s their turn. Who knows, Santa might even get a few drawings to take back to the North Pole.

Grown-ups, meanwhile, can settle in with a warming mulled wine or a glass of Bucks Fizz. It’s included with your ticket, so all that’s left to do is soak up the festive buzz.

Make a day of it with lunch or dinner

Once the wish lists have been handed over, why not stay on for lunch or dinner? Our menu is packed with fresh, seasonal dishes crafted with love, and it’s the perfect way to round off a special day out.

Tables fill quickly at this time of year, so we’d recommend booking your table when you book your Santa tickets.

Stay over and meet Santa in the morning

Fancy making a weekend of it? Stay with us on Friday 18th December and wake up just a staircase away from Santa’s visit the next morning. No early start, no rushing around, just a relaxed festive morning before the excitement begins.

Our comfy rooms make the perfect base for a wintry wander through Epping Forest too, which starts right outside our door.

How to book Meet Santa tickets

Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance, and they’re non-refundable. With only a limited number available, the sooner you book, the better your chance of securing a visit.

Fancy a little Christmas magic this December? Round up the family, book your tickets below and we’ll see you at The Royal Forest on Saturday 19th December.

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