TOUR TIMES TODAY: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm & 3:00pm

Santa in the Caves

Step into a world of festive fun and adventure with Santa in the Caves at Kents Cavern!

Join us for an interactive pantomime experience where you'll meet a host of colourful characters as you journey through the decorated caves. Along the way, enjoy festive storytelling, sing-alongs, and surprises that will delight both children and adults before meeting Santa in the final chamber.

SOLD OUT FOR 2024

Santa in the Caves has sold out for this year and we are unable to accept anymore bookings or add additional tickets onto existing bookings. Please make sure you are on our mailing list to hear when tickets are on sale for 2025.

What’s included?

  • An interactive pantomime performance throughout the caves finishing in Santa’s Grotto where you will be able to meet Santa.
  • Each child will receive a beautifully wrapped gift
  • Each adult will receive mulled wine and mince pies.
  • Adults will receive a complimentary adult ticket to return to see the caves in January 2025.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUt SANTA IN THE CAVES

  • The pantomime cave experience will last 45-50 minutes.

  • Although you will walk around the entire caves during this event, you will not hear the normal tour. If you wish to have a normal cave tour on the days when Santa in the Caves is taking place, please book onto the usual tours throughout the day separately.

  • Tickets are for entry to Santa in the Caves only at the set time. All shows will commence on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before.

  • We recommend sensible footwear and dress up warm.

  • We regret that wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot enter the caves.

  • Children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

  • On Christmas Eve, we will be running Santa in the Caves but will be closed from 3pm onwards to give our staff a well-deserved break.

Reviews

Adam J

We’ve just visited Santa in the caves for the third year running and have had a brilliant time.

kirsty389

We visited Santa in the Caves this morning and had the most amazing time!

JandTCryan

I took my 4 year old daughter to the Christmas in the caves experience & she thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.

What else is there to do at Kents Cavern?

After exploring Santa’s Workshop and Grotto in the caves, head to the Stone Age Zone, where you can take part in fun Christmas craft activities. Head down to the Woodland Trail and say hello to Maverick the Mammoth and his Ice Age friends. Warm up in the cafe with a festive hot drink and seasonal cake. Take home your festive souvenir from our Gift Shop.

Stone Age Zone

Explore the interactive Stone Age Zone to investigate the heritage of Kents Cavern.
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Food and Drink

Overlooking the beautiful Ilsham Valley, the Kents Cavern café offers a varied menu.
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Woodland Trail

Our woodland trail is where you can find plenty of things to do for all ages.
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