You are here: What's On > Tiny Tots Grotto

About

Father Christmas has set aside time for preschool-aged children to meet him this December.

Designed specifically to give its youngest visitors the chance to share their Christmas wishes in a calm and welcoming environment so even the youngest visitors feel comfortable and excited to meet the festive season's favourite!

In addition to meeting Father Christmas, children will enjoy storytelling, festive songs, and playful activities led by Father Christmas' helpers—moments designed to captivate young minds and create lasting memories.

Suitable for children under 5 years. Adults must accompany children.

Sessions last approximately 45 minutes. Maximum one adult per child.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Child	£8.00 per ticket
Adult	£2.50 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Book Tickets Online

Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

Tiny Tots Grotto

Type:Children's Activity Event

Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Website

Call direct on:

Tel01206 282939

Opening Times

Season (18 Dec 2025)

What's Nearby

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of…

0 miles away
Roman Theatre

Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.

0.06 miles away
Hollytrees Museum

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an…

0.07 miles away
Natural History Museum

Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural…

0.08 miles away

The Minories

The Minories is Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery. Entry is free and there is a range of…

0.08 miles away
Roman Wall/Guard Room/Triumphal Arch

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

0.11 miles away
Firstsite

Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world…

0.15 miles away
Colchester Castle Park

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour…

0.16 miles away
St Botolphs Priory

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

0.23 miles away
Dutch Quarter

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

0.23 miles away
St John's Abbey Gate

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

0.32 miles away
Roman Church

Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station…

0.47 miles away
Highwoods Country Park

High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling,…

1.12 miles away
Gosbecks Archaeological Park

Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in…

2.38 miles away
Colchester Zoological Society

Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester…

3.5 miles away
Dedham Vale Vineyard

Dedham Vale Vineyard is set in 40 acres of vines, woods and pasture on the edge of the…

4.41 miles away
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning…

4.44 miles away
Wyvernwood

Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with…

5.58 miles away
Dedham Art and Craft Centre

Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The…

6.14 miles away
Poplar Nurseries Ltd

Poplar is proud to have been at the heart of the community for over 80 years. Our roots…

6.39 miles away

Previous Next

Visit the website for more information

Recently Viewed

Dragons and Mythical Beasts

Type

Family Event

Calling all brave heroes! Enter a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical Olivier…
Mr Freezes Ice Cream Factory Workshop

Type

Children's Activity Event

Help Jack Frost make a showstopping ice cream for the Royal festival. Create and decorate your own…
Dinosaurs at the Railway

Type

Children's Activity Event

Come and meet Bruno, the roaring, walking T-Rex dinosaur - he's normally very friendly, except when…
Speakeasy

Type

Dance

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their…
Top Secret: The Magic of Science

Type

Live entertainment

Experience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the…
London Philharmonic Orchestra with Mitsuko Uchida

Type

Live entertainment

When Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven, words aren't really up to the job – let's just say that few…