Santa in the crystal grotto
![](https://static.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2012/01/03/09/santaL271103_100x110.jpg?crop=8:5,smart&quality=75&auto=webp&width=1024)
See Santa at Painshill Park
FATHER CHRISTMAS
In the candlelit 18th-century Crystal Grotto at Painshill Park, young visitors can deliver their wish list to Santa in person.
There are helper elves galore, a snowman guide, games and activities in the Wishing Room, and mulled wine for the grown-ups. That's the way to do it.
Booking essential.
Painshill Park Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey (01932 584288). Sat 29 & Tue 30 Nov, 10am-7pm, ends Sun 14 Dec, £6, child £3.50, children visiting Santa £6.