Visit Father Christmas

Dean Heritage Centre
Available from 6 December 2025 to 21 December 2025

Spend Christmas in Gloucestershire and meet Santa in the Forest of Dean

Head to the Forest of Dean this Christmas and greet Father Christmas in his Grotto!

  • Date: 6th - 21st December 202 
  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
  • Location: Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB
  • Tickets Include: Entry to the entire site, a visit from Father Christmas, Free gift
  • Please note: Two accompanying adults can enter the site and the grotto for free; any additional adults will be charged the standard adult admission prices

Meet Father Christmas in the Forest of Dean at Dean Heritage Centre

Enjoy a family-friendly Christmas event in Gloucestershire this December and meet Santa in his Grotto!

  • Visit Father Christmas at Dean Heritage Centre
  • Take a peek inside Santa's Grotto and see his Christmas preperations
  • Tell Santa your wishlist! Have you been naughty or nice this year?
  • Receive your first Christmas present from the man himself!

What's On at Dean Heritage Centre in Gloucestershire?

With the goal of preserving the Forest of Dean's heritage through stories and artefacts, Dean Heritage Centre is more than just a museum - it's an exciting, interactive centre, offering you the chance to immerse yourself into history whilst learning about it. 

  • 5 Indoor Galleries: Featuring fun activities and visual displays, learn about the centre as you discover Gloucestershire's Prehistory, Medieval History, Industry & Society, Power & Transport and Community
  • Gruffalo Woodland Trail: Enjoy a magical walk featuring chainsaw-carved characters from Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo - the perfect adventure for young explorers
  • Hands-on Heritage: With an authentic Victorian schoolroom, charcoal burner's camp and more onsite, don't just step into history - live it!
  • Woodland Playground: After exploring The Gruffalo's trail, you can enjoy a safe, nature-inspired play area for children which encourages outdoor fun and discovery
  • Food and Drink: Feeling peckish? Head to the upper level of the Dean Heritage Centre & relax and unwind with a variety of breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks

Whether you're looking to spend a day out in the Forest of Dean or you want to educate the little ones whilst exploring the great outdoors, Dean Heritage Centre has something for all ages.

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Location

Dean Heritage Centre

Camp Mill,
Soudley,
Forest of Dean,
GL14 2UB
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  • There are some disabled car parking spaces onsite
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and drink
  • Parking
More Info
Is Dean Heritage Centre wheelchair accessible?

A portion of the site is accessible for wheelchair users. Due to the nature of the attractions, Gallery 41 and the Free Mine are not accessible. 

  • There are disabled parking bays onsite
  • The Museum and Coffee Shop have disabled toilets

Please be aware that paths around the main site are stony and the woodland paths may become muddy after rain. 

Is there food and drink available at Dean Heritage Centre?

Dean Heritage Centre is home to The Heritage Coffee Shop, which serves a variety of delicious hot and cold food and drink. 

You can also bring your own food and drink to enjoy on the picnic benches, but please ensure you take all rubbish home or put it in the bins provided. 

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