A Canny Christmas Grotto

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Meet Santa and his black and white elves for some cosy Geordie festive fun

Santa holding a scroll, with a cheeky elf to his right wearing black and white

Dates

Thursday 11 December

Friday 12 December

Saturday 13 December

Sunday 14 December

Thursday 18 December

Friday 19 December

Saturday 20 December

Sunday 21 December

Monday 22 December

Tuesday 23 December

Visitor Information

Times

Slots throughout the day, choose when booking.

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Price

Tickets £18.99 per person.

Adults: Purchase tickets online. 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.

Tickets can also be purchased on the day at the museum Gift Shop, subject to availability.

Read our FAQS about the Canny Christmas Grotto here.

About

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, 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 - check out the display of some Geordie icons, too! 
  • Start off by getting cosy with a hot chocolate and a sweet treat
  • Santa’s elves will take you along a festive walkway to the workshop for Christmas crafts and to write a letter to Santa
  • Black and white decorations with a true Toon twist
  • A giant gingerbread throne - perfect for making memories with your festive photos - tag us with your pictures or use #CannyChristmas
  • A special meet and greet with Santa himself in his cosy grotto - with a gift for children included.

Discover more festive events across Tyneside and Northumberland here.