A Canny Christmas Grotto

Times

Slots throughout the day, choose when booking

On Sunday 7 December, sessions from 2–5.30pm are Relaxed for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families, and carers.

Price

The early bird catches the cheer, book now to save! Early Bird ticket code: JOLLYROBIN 

Early Bird tickets £16.99 per person | Limited availability | Book now using the code JOLLYROBIN at checkout.

Standard tickets £18.99 per person thereafter.

Adults: Ticket price includes a hot chocolate and sweet treat, festive crafts and 40 minutes of jolly Geordie cheer, and a visit to Santa's grotto with your personal group. 

Children under 12: Ticket price includes a hot chocolate and sweet treat, festive crafts and 40 minutes of jolly Geordie cheer, a visit to Santa's grotto with your personal group, and a gift from Santa.

Only ticket holders will be admitted. If you haven’t purchased a ticket, unfortunately, you won’t be able to accompany a child into the experience. Babies are free, but will not receive a gift from Santa.

Read our FAQS about the Canny Christmas Grotto here.

Ho Ho Howay! Be the first to try Newcastle’s newest Christmas tradition at Discovery Museum. 

A Canny Christmas Grotto is a magical Geordie-themed festive experience complete with a visit to Santa in a traditional grotto decked out in black and white – with elves to match.

Families can experience a warm welcome in an inclusive and friendly space with twinkly lights and a sprinkle of Geordie charm.

Tickets include a hot chocolate, sweet treat, festive crafts and photo opportunities in a giant sleigh, all jollied along by the friendly Geordie elves. Children under 12* will receive a gift from Santa too.

Every member of the party needs a ticket. *Babies under 18 months go free but must have a ticket to receive a gift.

What to expect:

• A warm Geordie welcome from elves in their special black and white costumes, spreading festive fun and cheer in Discovery Museum’s café
• Start off by getting cosy with a hot chocolate and a sweet treat
• Santa’s elves will take you along a twinkly walkway to the workshop where you'll see oversize gingerbread decorations and enjoy Christmas crafts
• Black and white decorations with a true Toon twist
• A giant sleigh - perfect for making memories with your festive photos - tag us with your pictures or use #CannyChristmas
• A special meet and greet with Santa himself - with a gift for children included

Discover more festive events across Tyneside and Northumberland here.