Choose Your Preferred Date and Time
With exclusive access to Early Bird Tickets, you now have the opportunity to select your preferred date and times for The Grotto's magical 2025 season in Trafford Centre Manchester.
Experience the Wonder of The Grotto
Don't miss out on the mesmerising magic of The Grotto's 2025 season. Secure your place now by signing up for the waitlist!
Whispering Winter Sessions
To ensure the ‘Dear Santa’ experience is a joy for every child, including those with Special Educational Needs and Autistic Spectrum Disorder, we’re introducing ‘Whispering Winter’ sessions.
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The Grotto is Back!
The Grotto at The Trafford Centre is making a grand return! After a magical season that captivated so many, we’re inviting you to be part of our next enchanting journey in 2025.
We’re pulling out all of the stops to make the 2025 experience even more mesmerising. The magic awaits – secure your place in the wonder of The Grotto’s 2025 season now!
Ticket Pricing
Child: £27 pp | Adult: £9.50 pp
Babies (Under 12 months): FREE (no gift will be given with this ticket) [A baby can attend for free with the purchase of 1 child ticket + 1 adult ticket. If there are no other children in the booking, a baby would be considered as the child to meet the minimum requirement]
Carer: FREE
Each booking carries a small yuletide service fee at checkout and is sealed with North Pole magic, making it non-refundable.
Minimum Booking: 1 Adult & 1 Child
Maximum Per Booking: 5 Guest In Total
Babies (Under 12 months): FREE (no gift will be given with this ticket) [A baby can attend for free with the purchase of 1 child ticket + 1 adult ticket. If there are no other children in the booking, a baby would be considered as the child to meet the minimum requirement]
Carer: FREE
Each booking carries a small yuletide service fee at checkout and is sealed with North Pole magic, making it non-refundable.
Minimum Booking: 1 Adult & 1 Child
Maximum Per Booking: 5 Guest In Total
Booking Slots
The time slot of your chosen booking at The Grotto is a 10 minute window for entry. To begin your journey, each child must be accompanied by at least one festive elder, with no more than five Christmas explorers in one group. To ensure a seamless passage to the wonderland that awaits, kindly arrive 5 minutes before your designated booking slot.
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Take a glimpse into the wonder of the Grotto and the magic that awaits.
Location: Manchester - Trafford Centre
The Grotto makes its enchanting return to Manchester, nestled within the prestigious Trafford Centre. This magical experience can be found in a new location, outside The Great Hall, in the previous Frankie & Benny’s space. This event promises to be a dazzling spectacle, offering an unparalleled Christmas experience right in the bustling centre of the city’s festive celebrations.
Location: Manchester - Trafford Centre
