As Christmas approaches, you might wonder where you can take your children or loved ones to see Santa.

Father Christmas will be visiting a variety of places ahead of his worldwide flight on Christmas Eve, including around the Watford area.

To help you decide where to catch a glimpse of the man in red, we’ve rounded up some of the places offering a Christmas event where little ones can meet Santa around Watford.

Where to meet Santa this year in and around Watford?

Atria Watford

This Christmas, the atria shopping centre is hosting a Santa grotto with the Wishmas Owl along with the Woodland Elves.

Those on the nice list will be able to make their way through the Wishmas Woodlands and meet Santa and the Wishmas Owl and they can share their Christmas wishes.

The experience is 20 minutes and there is a booking allowance of four children and two adults.

The free attraction is available from November 30 to December 24 but you will need to book a free ticket via atria. 

Allum Manor House

For two days only, Santa will be visiting Allum Manor House, Borehamwood, on December 21 and December 22.

The ticket to meet with Santa will mean you'll be able to take photos and receive a gift, as well as chat with him which tends to last between four and five minutes. 

Tickets at Allum Manor House cost £13.82 and you can book tickets now via the website. 

Willows Activity Farm

Children will get the chance to meet Santa at Willows Activity Farm, near London Colney, this festive season as part of the Santa Spectacular.

The trip to the grotto at the Farm is a four-hour adventure with the chance to walk through the winter wonderland, visit the toy shop, watch a 3D film, meet the reindeer and enjoy some festive crafts plus much more.

Ticket prices range from £4.95 to £59.96 depending on what activities you want to do, you can buy tickets via Willows Activity Farm.

The Magic of Christmas Walkern

Christmas shop Walkern, near Stevenage, is hosting a special festive event with The Magic of Christmas, which offers you the chance to meet Santa.

At Walkern's Santa grotto, Elves will be greeting you as you take a trip through the trail to the grotto before Santa decides whether you've been naughty or nice this year.

Every child will receive a present, a sticker and a personalised letter from Santa and each ticket costs £10 which you can book via The Magic of Christmas.

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Hatfield Park

You can book tickets via Hatfield Park. 

Throughout December, guests at Hatfield Park have the chance to meet Santa at A Palace Visit with Santa.

If you book a ticket, you'll get the chance to explore a festive-themed tour of the Old Palace, get to meet Santa, have a photo opportunity and receive a Christmas gift.

Prices for Hatfield Park's Christmas experience cost £5 for children aged three to 17 and £10 for adults.