Santa's Grotto at The Harvey Centre at The Harvey Centre

11th November – 24th December

Get ready for a magical Christmas at The Harvey Centre as Santa’s Grotto returns for another festive season, celebrating an incredible 35 years of bringing Christmas magic to Harlow!

From 11th November until Christmas Eve*, families can visit Santa, share their Christmas wishes and receive a special gift to take home. A visit with a gift costs just £8 per child.

Open seven days a week, the Grotto offers plenty of festive fun for all the family, including an animatronic singing reindeer and a selfie sleigh, perfect for capturing a special Christmas memory. There’s also the chance to enter our colouring competition for a chance to win a £50 gift voucher for The Entertainer.

Grotto visitors can also browse a range of festive merchandise, including themed photo frames, snow globes, Christmas baubles, magnets and keyrings. Photographs and merchandise are available to purchase separately.

Groups are welcome, making Santa’s Grotto at The Harvey Centre the perfect festive outing for families, friends and little ones looking for things to do in Harlow this Christmas.

PLUS! Bring your four-legged friends along for a little festive magic at Santa’s Grotto Dog Days! Every Tuesday and Wednesday, well-behaved dogs are welcome to visit Santa, enjoy a special festive experience and capture a paw-fect Christmas photo together.

Santa’s Grotto Opening Times

• Monday to Saturday: 10am–5pm (closed for Santa’s lunch from 1pm–2pm on weekdays)
• Sunday: 11am–4pm (with a 20-minute break at 1pm)
• Christmas Eve: 10am–3pm

No booking is required, except on Christmas Eve, so simply turn up and enjoy the festive fun!

*Christmas Eve visits must be booked in advance via the Grotto front desk.