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Grotto on the Square (Santa's Enchanted Elevator and gingerbread grotto)

Name: Grotto on the Square (Santa's Enchanted Elevator and gingerbread grotto)
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Eastgate Square

20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026Fri 20 Nov to Christmas Eve; bookings open
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Eastgate Square, ChesterAbout 55 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25
Good for most agesIndoors
On saleTickets live; booking required, max 6 per booking; SEN sessions
SEN-friendly: SEN sessionSEN sessions are available to book. Check the booking page for dates.
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SEN sessions are available to book. Check the booking page for dates.

SEN session: A session set aside for children with additional needs and their families.

Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: visitcheshire.com. More SEN-friendly days out

Grotto on the Square is on at Eastgate Square, Chester from 20 November to 24 December. It's about 55 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices are £10 to £25 a ticket. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: visitcheshire.com. Report a problem

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Grotto on the Square (Santa's Enchanted Elevator and gingerbread grotto)

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