Alfriston

Drusillas Park – today to December 23

Take your youngsters to the zoo and get to see Santa all in one day. What’s better than getting to meet jolly old St Nick while looking at adorable wildlife.

Brighton

i360 – December 1 to 24

Santa and his elves will be flying high this winter by greeting little ones more than 500ft in the air.

Preston Manor - November 17 to December 23

Children’s trails, dressing up and meeting Santa, it’s all on offer at Preston Manor and makes for a great day out.

Crawley

Tulley’s Farm – November 24 to December 24

Following its spooktacular, Tulley’s Farm visitors this winter will be able to visit Santa’s log cabin and also enjoy a tractor sleigh ride with the man himself.

Squires Garden Centre – November 25 to December 24

Open every weekend in the build up to the big day, as well as meeting Santa you will be helping Crawley’s charity of the year, Carers Support, when visiting St Nick at Squires.

Crowborough

Sussex Country Gardener – November 24 to December 24

Out in the Sussex countryside Santa will be taking in the scenic Crowborough gardens while asking what you want for Christmas. Entry includes a framed photo with Santa himself and a specially wrapped gift.

Eastbourne

Royal Hippodrome Theatre – December 14 to January 1

As well as Santa’s Grotto visitors to the Royal Hippodrome will get a full show production to enjoy along with their trip to see Santa.

Forest Row

The Llama Park – December 1 to December 24

Something that’s not well known is the fact some of Santa’s reindeer actually live in the Llama Park. Make sure you visit them and their owner in time for Christmas.

Hassocks

Notcutts Garden Centre – November 18 to December 24

On his way in between Brighton and Crawley, Santa will be stopping to to Hassocks for regular visits to Notcutts, probably picking up some nice trinkets for his grotto in the process.

Worthing

Field Place Manor House – December 8 to December 16

Not just your average grotto but a full winter wonderland, Santa will be coming to Worthing this Christmas time. Crafts, activities and plenty of warming food and drink will be on offer.