Santa Arrives at House of Fraser, Birmingham
Every child loves a visit to Santa, and, if you are in Birmingham, the most beautiful and magical grotto of them all is the one that opened at House of Fraser on Thursday. The House of Fraser Grotto is this year working in association with the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with all proceeds going directly to the hospital. With this in mind it was fitting that the grotto was officially opened by patients from the hospital in a lovely, moving ceremony.
The thing I love about the House of Fraser Grotto, apart from the wonderful charity element, is that it clearly has children in mind and totally understands them. It understands that kids are not always patient whilst waiting to see Santa, and so has an area with colouring in pictures where children can enter a competition, and there is also a TV screening seasonal favourites like The Polar Express and Frozen.
The Grotto itself is truly lovely, full of the magic of Christmas, with houses decorated as Santa’s post room and different children’s bedrooms. There is also a workshop and gorgeous animatronic reindeers that made event the adults in attendance smile. A sleigh, and penguins and acres of snow all add to the feel that you have entertained into a winter wonderland.
Santa himself is lovely, with lots of time for the children, and, due to his elf helpers, he greets children by name. It is not a rushed experience, children have time to chat to Santa, and there is also time for a photograph, which can then be purchased at the end of your Santa Experience.
If you are in Birmingham this year, and you have young children with you, I would definitely recommend taking the escalator up to the 5th floor of House of Fraser to enjoy a very special meeting with Santa, one that has its heart firmly in the right place.
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Designers And You
Everything is so nice , and such a nice blog for fashion mam’s….thank you…
Serena
Aw cute photos, looks like a great trip for kids
Serena
Aww cute photos, looks like a fun trip for kids
william handely
looking long black skirt
Lauretta Wright
Wonderful idea about keeping the kids amused while waiting for Santa – these little ‘attention to detail’ can really make or break a visit
Harriet from Toby & Roo
Oh it sounds like lots of fun – great tips for entertaining the kiddos!
LaaLaa
How beautiful, the details is amazing. I’m loving all the white on the trees, I’ve always wanted to spray our tree with fake snow.
Sarah Bailey
What a brilliant idea to have an area with activities and movies showing for the children while they are waiting to see Santa! It’s always so hard to keep them occupied and happy during long waits.
StressedMum
Looks like a great santa’s grotto, so many times you go and feel a bit disappointed x
Elodie
Love this! I remember going to meet Santa as a kid and it was so magical! The Santa in your pictures look AMAZING, which is always a plus!
– Elodie x
Nicola
I really like how the inside has been designed!
Natasha Mairs
Now that is what I call a grotto!! Just love that it is set up like his post room! And also great they have colouring and films to watch while waiting to see him
emma white
oh wow that looks amazing I know my own kids would love to visit – its just magical
Charli Bruce
This seems like such a great grotto, definitely loving that they have entertainment for the kids while they wait xx
Milly Youngman
It looks like you had a lovely visit – I love a good grotto, definitely gets the festive mood in full swing!
Nayna Kanabar
It all looks so very magical. I love it when its all christmassy.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
Oh wow, I didn’t know House of Fraser did Santa’s grottos. I wonder if my local one has one too. Better check that out!
Ana De- Jesus
It is great that even Santa has a telly to keep the kids happy. Even better that House of Fraser are so patient.
Rhian Westbury
I used to love visiting Santa when I was little, seems like House of Fraser have got it down to a t x
Stephanie Merry
What a gorgeous grotto! I used to love going to visit Santa as a child x
Rachel
This is so cute and I love the addition of the TV to keep everyone occupied x
Charlotte Braithwaite
Awwww!
Love this – Looks like you guys had fun!
I still need to take Hayden to see santa, thanks for the reminder
Charlotte x
Elizabeth
Not gonna lie, I kinda miss the days when I could legitimately go to Santa’s grotto…
Anosa
My brother and his family live close to Birmingham so I will let them know about this.
Rachel
This grotto looks so lovely, I can’t wait to take my Nephew to see Santa! xo
Stephen
I am impressed with the size of the TV and that big bear has scary eyes!
Tanya Brannan
What a lovely grotto, and Santa looks just like the man himself! Glad you all had a great time xx
Laura H
Fantastic that this Grotto has really understood what kids want this Christmas! It must be magical 🙂
Leah LS
How cute! I remember santa being in the middle of our local shopping centre every year and I was so annoyed when I asked for something and got a wrong version of it. What a little Diva lol x
Angela Key Milnes
Sounds like so much fun, I bet my kids would love this too
Louise
This grotto looks absolutely fantastic! Oscar went to visit Santa for the first time ever on Sunday and he loved it 🙂
Louise x
Amy
Lovely pictures – it looks so Christmassy and fun!