Meet Santa
Santa’s coming to John Lewis – and everyone’s invitedThere's a Santa Experience in all our stores. Keep scrolling to find out what's on near you.

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Santa’s Grotto

Settle in for a festive story session with Santa. Join his team of merry elves and create a Christmas keepsake to take home. Then head in to meet Santa to share your Christmas wishes – and receive a special gift.

Prices£20 per child plus a £2 booking fee. £3 per adult plus a 30p booking fee. Professional photos will be available to purchase separately
LocationsLiverpool and Oxford Street.

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Remember to bring your My John Lewis card with you (or open it on our app) and show it when you arrive for your booked time slot.

Santa’s Story Time

Join Santa and his elves for an enchanting craft and story session. Create a beautiful Christmas keepsake to take home with you. Then settle down for a festive tale read by Santa himself. You'll also get your own time to meet Santa and receive your special gift to take away.

Prices£17.50 per child plus a £1.75 booking fee. £3 per adult plus a 30p booking fee.
LocationsCheadle, Cribbs Causeway, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Peter Jones, Solihull, Trafford, Welwyn and White City

Santa's Tea Party

Santa’s taking a well-earned break. Join him for a special Christmas story, complete with snacks, cocoa and a special gift.

Prices£17.50 per child plus a £1.75 booking fee. £6 per adult (includes a hot drink and a slice of cake) plus a 60p booking fee.
LocationsBluewater, Brent Cross, Cambridge, Canary Wharf, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chichester, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, High Wycombe, Horsham, Ipswich, Kingston, Leicester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Poole, Reading, Southampton and Stratford.
Image of a Santa reading a story to some children