Santa in the city


You’d better watch out… you’d better not cry… guess who’s coming to town this year? Santa and his reindeer will be arriving on 6th November and extending their stay in Leeds until Christmas Eve.

Santa’s Grotto on Briggate

Thursday 6th November - Wednesday 24th December
Monday to Saturday, 10.30am-7pm. Sundays, 10.30 to 4.30pm.

Come visit Santa in his specially constructed grotto on Briggate. You can post your Christmas letter and tell Santa all your Christmas wishes - if you’ve been a good boy or girl that is! Book an exclusive visit at www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk or by telephoning 0870 042 0985. Alternatively just turn up at the grotto, though there might be a long queue.

Entry to Santa’s Grotto is £5 per visit, including gift.
Options to purchase photos, gift cards, snow globes, key fobs, and other presents.

Reindeer Sleigh Rides at Kirkgate Market

Thursday 6th November - Wednesday 24th December

While Santa is busy on Briggate, he’s stabled his reindeers at Kirkgate Market, and they’ll be giving festive sleigh rides until Christmas Eve. Try not to disturb them on Wednesday afternoons or Sundays though, as they will be taking a well earned rest!

Reindeer sleigh ride simulator is £2 per passenger (plus a carrot if you’re feeling generous.)

Snowflake Trail

Why not use our handy Snowflake Trail to get around the various family friendly activities in Leeds city centre this Christmas? Click here for a map.