From Santa’s Winter Wonderland to Tweedle Farm – here are the seven places in Hartlepool your kids can meet Santa this year

He’s checked his list, he’s checked it twice – but will your child be there to greet him in one of his festive Grotto’s this year?
By Candice Farrow
Published 16th Nov 2019, 08:00 BST

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Children can personally deliver their Christmas letters to Santa at one of these eight locations. Picture: Pixabay.Children can personally deliver their Christmas letters to Santa at one of these eight locations. Picture: Pixabay.
Children can personally deliver their Christmas letters to Santa at one of these eight locations. Picture: Pixabay.

If you want to know all the places you can take your children to see Santa Claus this Christmas then keep reading:

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool at Jackson Dock, Maritime Ave

When: December 2 and December 3

Charlotte McAleer (8) and Joel Newcombe (3) skipping with delight after their visit to Santa's Grotto at the Festival of Christmas held at the National Museum Royal Navy.Charlotte McAleer (8) and Joel Newcombe (3) skipping with delight after their visit to Santa's Grotto at the Festival of Christmas held at the National Museum Royal Navy.
Charlotte McAleer (8) and Joel Newcombe (3) skipping with delight after their visit to Santa's Grotto at the Festival of Christmas held at the National Museum Royal Navy.

Time: 10am to 5pm

Tickets: £8 per child

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More information: Visit to Santa with a gift and a visit to his workshop, story time in the Captain's Cabin, letter writing to Santa and a Christmas trail.

Tweedle Farm at Filipoke Lane, Blackhall Colliery

Visiting Santa's Grotto and hand delivering her letter to Father Christmas himself.Visiting Santa's Grotto and hand delivering her letter to Father Christmas himself.
Visiting Santa's Grotto and hand delivering her letter to Father Christmas himself.

When: November 30 to December 23

Time: Selectable

Tickets: £3.50 to £9.95

More information: Anyone arriving without a reservation is not guaranteed a place. Families visiting the grotto must be visiting with at least one full paying child.

Greatham Christmas Market at Greatham Village, Hartlepool

When: November 17

Time: 3pm to 6pm

Tickets: Free entry

More information: Christmas craft stalls and activities, including Santa’s Grotto.

Santa’s Quayside Christmas at Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue

When: November 20 to December 22

Time: 10am

Tickets: £8 per child and booking is essential.

Christmas Fair at Ward Jackson Park

When: November 24

Time: 12pm to 4pm

Tickets: Free entry

Winter Wonderland at Blackhall Community Centre

When: November 30

Time: 12pm to 4pm

Tickets: £4 per child

More information: Santa will arrive at his Grotto at 12.30pm.

Kids' Christmas Party at Travellers Rest, Flaming Grill

When: December 24

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Tickets: £3 per child

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