Whether you live locally or are just visiting, finding a place to visit Santa Claus - otherwise known as Siôn Corn in Wales - is a must-do to get in the festive spirit. Thankfully, there are plenty of places to meet the big guy ahead of Christmas Day to enjoy a little taste of seasonal magic.

Read on to discover some of our favourite places to see Santa in Wales. Make sure you’re on the nice list with environmentally-friendly travel and leave the car at home. Buy your train tickets when travelling this December.

 

Santa visits in North Wales

Here are some of the best spots to visit Father Christmas in North Wales:

  • The Reindeer Lodge - For a truly magical visit to Santa, head to the Reindeer Lodge in Mold, Flintshire. Enjoy festive lights, reindeer and Santa’s grotto. For trains, Buckley station is located a few miles away
  • Zip World Tower Grotto - See Santa and the elves in Zip World’s Rhigos mountain range with bauble crafting, a present from Santa and more. The closest station is Aberdare, a few miles away
  • Manorafon Farm Park - Find out if you’re on the naughty or nice list with a visit to Santa’s grotto where you can meet Santa and the elves, decorate gingerbread, and more. Based within the walls of Gwrych Castle, just over a mile from Abergele station

 

Santa visits in South Wales

Here are the best spots to visit Father Christmas in South Wales:

  • Cardiff Castle - Pop into the historic Cardiff Castle in a beautifully decorated spot to see Santa and tell him what you’d like for Christmas this year. Take the train to Cardiff Central or Cardiff Queen Street, followed by a short 15-minute walk
  • Cantref Adventure Farm - Stop by the present room and see the elves plus the big man and some animals, best accessed by bus
  • Brecon Mountain Railway - Hop aboard the Polar Express and visit Santa on the Brecon Mountain Railway. The closest station is Merthyr Tydfil for easy access

Plan your journey to visit Santa in Wales today and buy your tickets direct to avoid any admin fees.