
Scheduled for Saturday, 29th November, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM GMT at the Beaulieu Community Centre (Centenary Way, Beaulieu Square, Chelmsford, CM1 6AU), the grotto offers timed slots for children to meet Santa in person in the festively decorated Keep Hall.
Each young visitor will select a special gift to take home, ensuring a magical moment captured forever. Tickets are priced at just £5.80 per child, with no refunds, and all proceeds will benefit community initiatives through Rotary Mildmay and partnering organisations like the Chelmsford Garden Community Trust.
"This year's Santa's Grotto is more than just a visit—it's a pathway to joy and generosity," said Jane Thompson, Event Coordinator for Rotary Mildmay. "We've seen families light up year after year as their little ones whisper their wishes to Santa and walk away with a gift that sparks imagination. By joining us, attendees are also giving back to our community, funding vital local projects that make Chelmsford stronger."
Tickets can be booked online via Eventbrite.
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