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Santa’s Stories

Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience as part of the official Edinburgh Christmas celebrations.

Santa’s Stories

About Santa’s Stories

West Princes Street Gardens

Santa and some very helpful elves will be tucked away in West Princes Street Gardens, ready to welcome children and families and provide a magical Christmas experience. Santa's Stories are group sessions for up to 25 children, however each child will have the opportunity to meet Santa and receive a gift.

All tickets last approximately 25 minutes and all children will receive a gift suitable for their age range.

Additional info to help with your visit:

Santa’s Stories is located in West Princes Street Gardens within Santa Land
Please make your way to the venue and show your ticket to our Front of House staff

Please note that your ticket is valid for your booked time ONLY. These are slotted sessions and cannot be transferred to another time

Please try to arrive 10 minutes before your allotted time

Children should be accompanied by a maximum of one adult as included with your ticket. Any additional should be booked in in advance

There is no room in the venue for prams or buggies. These must be left outside
Children must remain under the care and supervision of an adult at all times

Should you need any additional help or assistance, please speak to a member of our team on site and they will do their best to accommodate

Santa's Stories are group sessions, however each child will have the opportunity to meet Santa and receive a gift.

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