See Santa at Harrods! Book from 21/08

kitkat

i have tickets booked for that day need to check times etc but i think i may have spares tickets as my friend can't make it

sloth

ok thanks, please let me know

sloth

kitkat

ok i will check details also Selfridges have just realeased there Santa Express which is a train ride through the grotto we went last year & i actually thought it was better than the Harrods grotto it lasted about 15 mins where in the Harrods one you just walked through a corridoor & then through a door into a small room where santa sits, both are good for the kids a bit special than the normal ones locally where i live.

http://www.wishticket.com/selfridges.aspx

Aidy

Can anyone give some more info on the Selfridges Santa Express? Is it 'just' the train ride, or do you also see Santa at the end?? Their website is very poor on info, but I'd like to book quickly if it is seeing Santa as well!!

Cheers in advance :j

Aidy

Just found the Selfridges Santa Express FAQs!! :rolleyes:

Santa’s Express FAQ’s


Question: How long before my allotted time should I arrive?
Answer: We ask that you arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your allotted time for health and safety reasons.


Question: What is the theme of the grotto this year?
Answer: Ride The Santa Express through his toy workshop and meet the big man himself!


Question: What will the grotto visit consist of?
Answer: A train ride on Santa’s Express through a magical toy workshop, where you’ll meet with Santa and have your picture taken if you wish.


Question: Will Santa giveaway a present?
Answer: Yes, all children will receive a present from Santa.


Question: Is the present suitable for all ages?
Answer: Yes


Question: How long will I have to queue?
Answer: Our aim is for our customers to wait no more than 30 minutes during peak periods, however do book in advance. If you simply turn up on the day you may be given ticket for a time many hours later or not at all on exceptionally busy days

Question: How long will the visit with Santa last?
Answer: The overall experience will last approximately 15 minutes and your visit with Santa is expected to last between 3 and 5 minutes.


Question: How many children can see Santa at once?
Answer: We allow 2 children to see Santa at any one time. If you have more than 3 children they will still be allowed in together but they will be allocated more time with Santa. The number of children and the length of time large groups can spend in a cabin will be at the elves’ discretion.


Question: Will my child have a one to one visit or a group visit?
Answer: Your visit will be a one to one visit, only shared with those within your booking.


Question: How many adults can accompany my child?
Answer: There is a limit of 3 adults per child.


Question: Is there disabled access to the grotto?
Answer: Yes – click through to disabled access page.


Question: Will Santa be made aware of my child’s disabilities and act accordingly if necessary?
Answer: Yes, if you indicate when booking that a member of your party has special needs, one of our representatives will contact you to get further details. We will then notify the grotto Supervisor who will make the appropriate provisions.


Question: Have all staff be CRB checked?
Answer: Yes


Question: Will a photo be taken of my child’s visit?
Answer: Yes, the elves will take a picture of the visit inside Santa’s Grotto which you can approve on a monitor before you leave. They will endeavour to capture a good image but due to time constraints there is a limit of 3 attempts per group.


Question: Are these photos available for purchase? Is so how much do they cost?
Answer: Yes. £10 for one photograph, £18.00 for two and £24 for three.


Question: Will these photos be stored or deleted?
Answer: The photos will be securely stored until after the grotto has closed at the end of the season


Question: Am I able to re-order my photo after the event?
Answer: Yes. Please put this order in an email to tania@melbryevents.co.uk along with the photo id number, the package you wish to order, your name, contact number and address. We will then contact you to take payment. There will be delivery charge on all orders.

norm_diploom

Thanks for the selfridges links - have now booked this as well as harrods, so should have happy kids this year!

Just to let you know - they ask for the kids' age range, but the oldest band is 7-10 years. My 11 and 12 year olds were a bit put out about being classed as adults and not getting a prezzy, they're happy to play along with the santa bit for the sake of the younger ones, so I've knocked a year or two off their ages! I just think that 10 is a bit of a low cut off point - but looking forward to this already!

toshkininny

they have an online booking system to see Father Christmas, not sure what it will be like, but here is a link (sorry can't do short links), you need to print out ticket, etc.

http://www.bluewater.co.uk/this-month/whats-new/shopping-in-a-winter-wonderland/visit-santa-for-free-and-receive-a-free-gift-for-every-child

lots of days available, and looks like it is all free.

Amydan

Hi

I have 4 tickets for Harrods on 15th November, but can't make it now, if they're any good to anyone please pm me.

hils

I have five tickets for Harrods fri 14/11/08 due to family illness we not able to attend...If ayone wants them just pm me
Thanks Hils

bluenitsuj

If anyone has three spare tickets for saturday 13th December @ Harrods then please please pm me.