Step inside Santa's Secret Grotto – hidden deep inside a Lake District mountain!
Ho-Ho-Honister is back for 2025 with even more festive magic. Journey aboard the Honister bus into the heart of the fells before venturing underground with one of Santa's mischievous elves to find the hidden grotto, twinkling tunnels and the big man himself. This is no ordinary grotto – it's a fully guided, interactive adventure the whole family will love.
New for 2025: finish your journey with a magical underground sledging finale!
Expect storytelling, gifts, reindeer food, festive treats and a mountain day out that the whole family will love!
Limited dates from 15th November – 24th December 2025. Advance booking essential – this event sells out fast!
| Season (15 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 15:30 |
| Season (18 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday - Tuesday | 09:00 | - 15:00 |
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