Overview
- Santa’s Grotto runs from 23 November to 24 December, Santa Paws runs from 29 November to 24 December, with Quiet Grotto sessions scheduled such as 5 December at select stores.
- Prices are £14–£16 per child for Santa’s Grotto, from £10.50 per dog for Santa Paws, and £11 for the Meet Santa option at Dobbies Galton.
- Tickets are on sale now at dobbies.com/events with a strong push to book early, and some stores have expanded Santa Paws capacity in response to demand.
- Quiet Grotto offers a calmer visit with reduced numbers, no queuing, no lights or music, and an advance photo of the grotto to help children prepare.
- Every Grotto ticket contributes to The Dumyat Project to plant up to 3,000 native trees, with optional donations to Alzheimer’s Research UK or Dogs Trust available at checkout.