If you were hoping to bump into Santa in Lincoln this year - we've got good news! Despite his busy schedule, Father Christmas will be making several visits to Lincolnshire throughout the festive season.
If you’re wondering whether you’ve made it onto the nice list, here are just some of the places that you can meet Santa in Lincoln this year.
The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm Park
23 November – 24 December 2025 | Daily 9.00am - 4.30pm
Mr and Mrs Claus will be back to host their annual Christmas celebration at Rand Farm Park this year. The Real Christmas Experience will take visitors on an immersive Christmas journey through a variety of festive themed zones. There will be biscuit decorating with Mrs Claus, singing at Merryjingle’s Music School and even the chance to meet some real reindeer. Complete your day with a visit to Santa in his grotto, where you can hand over your Christmas list to the big man himself.
To make this festive event accessible to everyone, Rand Farm Park will be hosting some extra special sessions this year. Taking place during term time, the Term Time Christmas Experience will give your littlest elves the chance to enjoy the majority of The Real Christmas Experience, without getting overwhelmed – or bored! There will also be a selection of the SEN Christmas Experience sessions, with reduced capacity, and a new chance to experience the Christmas Experience on select evenings.
Adults from £21.95; Children from £25.95 Click here to book tickets.
Uncle Henry’s Farm Shop
13, 14, 20, 21, 22 and 23 December | Selected times 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ahead of Christmas this year, Santa will be making an important stop off at Uncle Henry’s Farm Shop. Join Santa and his Elf for a magical Christmas experience, where children will enjoy a cosy story time, sing festive songs, and receive a special gift from Santa himself.
£15.95 per child (includes 1 adult), £5 per additional adult. To book tickets, visit the Uncle Henry’s website
Waterside Shopping Centre
22 November – 24 December 2025 | To see opening hours for Santa's grotto, click here.
If you’re hoping to meet Santa in Lincoln city centre, he will be in residence at the Waterside Shopping Centre throughout the festive season. His grotto will be hidden within the Christmas tree on the lower ground floor, close to New Look and Superdrug. You can meet the elves, hand over your Christmas list, and if you’ve been good this year, you may even receive an extra gift from Santa to open on the big day.
Admission is £6.00 per child, plus booking fee. To book your tickets, click here.
Tattershall Farm Park
29 November - 24 December | 10.00am - 3.00pm
This Christmas, Tattershall Farm Park will be hosting a special North Pole experience for children. Situated within a magical woodland grotto, this immersive event is perfect for little ones. Follow the twinkling tunnel to the North Pole and you will have the chance to meet a cheeky elf, before heading into Santa's grotto for crafts galore. Accompanied by festive tunes, you will get to decorate biscuits with Sugarplum Mary, write your letter to Santa, and make some special reindeer food ahead of Christmas Eve.
After exploring all that’s on offer, you will have the opportunity to spend some time with the big man himself, sit in his sleigh – and meet two of his real-life reindeer. For an extra touch of festive magic this year, you can also upgrade your experience to toast marshmallows over an open fire, and dive into the fun of a “Make a Bear” workshop, where you can create your very own cuddly companion!
Adults from £9.95; Children from £25.95
To book your tickets, visit the Tattershall Farm Park website.
Lincoln Santa Fun Run
14 December 2025 | 11.00am start time
If meeting one Santa isn’t enough for you, you will find hundreds more at Lincoln’s annual Santa Fun Run. Christmas jumpers at the ready, as this much-loved event will be returning to the city on the 14 December for it's 20th year! The 3.5km course will take runners on a race around some of Lincoln’s most iconic landmarks, starting and finishing on Castle Hill. Although it’s highly likely that none of these Santas will be the man himself, they are all raising money for charity so come down and cheer them on!
Registration fee required for runners, free for spectators. Find out more here.
