Opening Times & Directions

Monday to
Saturday

8AM – 8PM

Sunday
9AM – 7PM

The Sidings,
Waterloo Station,
London SE1 7BH

After 00:00, enter via the Curve, next to the Leeke Street arches, off York Road.

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Visit The First Ever Grotto at The Sidings This Christmas

25 November 2025

Visit The First Ever Grotto at The Sidings This Christmas

Are you looking for a magical festive experience the whole family will love? Well Santa Claus is arriving at The Sidings this Christmas, and you’re invited to join the celebrations. During December, a store at The Sidings will be transformed into a winter wonderland where children can meet Santa and his elves, explore enchanting scenes, and enjoy holiday fun.

The Grotto will be located on the upper ground floor of the centre and little ones will have the chance to chat with Santa, share their Christmas wishes, and receive a beautiful present to take home and treasure forever.

Plus, the festive fun doesn’t end there! After visiting Santa, families can follow a charming Christmas Trail throughout The Sidings. Along the route, families can spot Christmas pictures hiding secret letters. If they collect all the hidden letters and unscramble them to reveal a magical word, they can claim their gold coin at BrewDog (Excluding 2nd Dec, 3rd Dec, 4th Dec, 11th Dec and 18th Dec) Sainsbury’s, Kiehl’s, Lucky Voice, Black Sheep Coffee, Neuhaus, Immersia XR and Nando’s.

There will also be choir performances during December in the centre – please follow us on social media to learn more about performance times.

Tickets & Booking

Grotto Tickets: £8 per child

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