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Christmas in Kent 2021: The Reindeer Centre’s Christmas Grotto in Bethersden near Ashford

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It’s almost that time of year again!

Christmas is just around the corner and The Reindeer Centre is already in the festive mood with Santa’s Grotto ready to meet the children.

Santa’s Grotto at The Reindeer Centre will have final sleigh this Christmas!
Santa’s Grotto at The Reindeer Centre will have final sleigh this Christmas!

There is also a memorable opportunity to feed the reindeer!

“For years, we’ve been welcoming families and they always have a fantastic time at our reindeer centre,” said Sandra Fagg, who owns The Reindeer Centre at Capralama Farm in Bethersden.

“We only have a booking in place for Christmas Eve this winter. People can just turn up.”

“Father Christmas and his elves await the kids in their festive cabin and that includes a quality wrapped present with the option to purchase a souvenir photo too.

You can then walk through his enchanting 150ft animated magical grotto, through eight separate scenes.

This will lead through into the big Christmas animal barn and the reptile area where you can see all of the lovely animals on display including Carter the giant tortoise and the cheeky family of meerkats.

This year, why not surprise the kids with a trip to visit Father Christmas at The Reindeer Centre in Bethersden. Picture: Deryck Obray (21375559)
This year, why not surprise the kids with a trip to visit Father Christmas at The Reindeer Centre in Bethersden. Picture: Deryck Obray (21375559)

The donkeys, ponies, goats and alpacas will all be there to greet you, and then you have the opportunity to meet the stars of the show Santa’s magical reindeer

You can even have a chat and learn all about the reindeer from the handlers within the pen area and also the opportunity to purchase pellets to feed the reindeers and the other farm animals.

There is even the chance for the children to sing along with Santa’s elves on stage and play on the soft play assault course and pirate ship sandpit.

You can also have fun in the snow play area (artificial snow).

There are also food and drink options too.

Visitors can purchase hot drinks and fast food including burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, cold drinks, sweets and crisps while adults can also tuck into a complementary mince pie.

The Reindeer Centre is traditionally a popular choice for families looking to do something different at Christmas.
The Reindeer Centre is traditionally a popular choice for families looking to do something different at Christmas.

The Reindeer Centre is traditionally a popular choice for families looking to do something different at Christmas, especially on December 24.

  • Ticket prices between Saturday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 30 are £15 for children including a gift, £10 for seniors and £12 for adults.
  • Between Wednesday, December 1 and Saturday, December 18, tickets are priced at £18 for children including a gift, £12 for seniors and £13 for adults.
  • Between Sunday, December 19 and Thursday, December 23, tickets are priced at £20 for children including a gift, £13 for seniors and £15 for adults.

For more information, visit The Reindeer Centre's official website by clicking here.

This Christmas, visit The Reindeer Centre’s Christmas Grotto!
This Christmas, visit The Reindeer Centre’s Christmas Grotto!
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