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When Santa was young and needed a job no one was looking for a man in a red suit to deliver gifts on Christmas. So Santa tried just about everything– from a chimney sweep to a postman to a circus performer. But none of these worked out. It wasn’t until he met a group of elves that he found his dream job. If you’re wondering where to see Santa in England this festive season, we’ve rounded up the best Santa days out across the country. These wonderful Santa experiences are great for kids, and adults!
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If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary or laugh-out-loud funny, try one of these choices.
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Whether you are looking for books for your Christmas book advent calendar or simply a story to share over the holidays with the children in your home or classroom, this great big list of Christmas picture books featuring the jolly man in red is sure to delight! Whether you call him Kris Kringle, St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, or the man in the red suit – your kids will love these books about Santa Claus! Of all the river cruise options for a Santa day out, this one has what’s by far the biggest boat, and is the easiest to access. Well, if you live near York that is. How to Catch Santa by Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish. This book opens with questions that kids have about Santa. Then it suggests some cute ways to try to catch him – such as leaving carrots for his reindeer to see if they get eaten. This is a fun story to get too-young skeptics excited about the magic of Santa. Santa Mouse by Michael Brown (illustrated by Elfrieda De Witt) is charming and magical. Children will love learning how Santa turns this lonely little mouse into his helper. Fans can look for all the sequel books.
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Santa’s Eleven Months Off by Mike Reiss (illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery) is also on my list of Books about the Months of the Year. Find out what Santa is doing in each of the other months! Books for Kids Wondering if Santa is Real Santa’s Squeaky Boots is so darn cute I’m recommending it without having seen the entire story. This interactive, squeaky book is perfect for one-on-one reading. I think you could even capture a baby’s attention with this one. Speaking of iconic, there are few places more so than the white cliffs of Dover – and Dover Castle just so happens to sit right atop those cliffs, far up from the crashing waves below. Dover Castle on its own would be a unique experience, but a Santa’s Grotto in the gorgeous location is not only unique – it’s unforgettable.We don't think so! Despite their funny characters and whimsical storylines, Christmas books can be for everyone and are great for getting the whole family together and feeling nostalgic.
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East Lancashire Railway are also offering a fantastic Santa day out on their trains, with a magical trip through a winter wonderland. If you’re looking for a bargain, shopping is a great thing to do on boxing day in England. 6. Lakeside – The Quay, in Essex Having been voted the best department store in the world, Selfridges is always a solid choice for a trip to a Christmas Santa Grotto, though dates vary by the year and exact place. It’s also a great place to shop for toys and gifts, during that magical time of the year!England offers plenty of opportunities to visit Santa Grottos nearby, where kids can speak with the man himself and confess their deepest secrets about what they want for Christmas. Santa experiences are a great opportunity to make them happy, as well as to hear about what to get them this year! The most common place where you can find a Santa Grotto near you is typically in a shopping centre around Christmas time, though the problem with this is – not every shopping centre will actually have such events, especially given the limitations of the past 18 months. Santa Jaws by Bridget Heos (illustrated by Galia Bernstein) imagines that while humans have Santa Claus, sharks have Santa Jaws. Little shark lovers won’t want to miss this one! The New Forest provides an extremely unique opportunity when it comes to meeting Santa, in a way you’re not likely to experience anywhere else – on a canoe, along the Beaulieu River in the infinitely beautiful English National Park. This 90 minute adventure is complete with toasty cups of hot chocolate, and a present from Santa to each child on the trip!
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