# Victorian Santa's grotto

Victorian Santa's grotto at London Museum Docklands, Friday 20 November 2026, until 23 Dec.

- Price: from £15
- Venue: London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, E14 4AL London
- Go to page: https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/victorian-santas-grotto/

![Victorian Santa's grotto](https://noky.io/images/18a2a012cf5858eef24165377d95ef39a6a27dde46d4b99abc6f5804c8b3413b-1200.webp)

Victorian Santa's grotto is a family activity at London Museum Docklands, where children stroll through the Sailortown gallery, decked out in festive decorations, to meet Santa in his Dickensian-style grotto. The museum runs the experience: each 15-minute session includes a visit with Santa and an age-appropriate gift inspired by traditional Victorian toys, made from classic materials with minimal plastic. Quiet, sensory-friendly sessions are offered for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and photography is welcome. Adults must accompany children but do not need tickets, and advance booking is required.

## Dates

- Friday 20 November until 23 Dec — London Museum Docklands

Written by a model, sources: [londonmuseum.org.uk](https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/victorian-santas-grotto/)

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