Great Grottos are UK Leaders in Christmas Grottos. We run Grottos in Shopping Centres & Garden Centres.
These depend on the Grotto. Typically, our Grottos are open weekends in November and full time in December.
The Grotto opening times are site specific. But typically, the most common time is 10am to 5pm. Some days are longer. And breaks are always built in where necessary.
Yes. It's hand made and available in your size.
About 500 across the UK. And in each Grotto, at least 6 Elves, 1 Assistant Manager, 1 Manager & 4 Santas.
You must be over 16 to work in one of our Grottos.
Yes. It occurs for the whole team at the Grotto during the week before the Grotto opens. You also receive a pre-training presentation to view on your phone before hand.
You meet one of our friendly Area Manager's who will want to find out more about you and your availability. We love applicants who are available Mon-Fri, as this is often more challenging to find.
Families are welcomed to the Grotto upon arrival. Then enter to visit Santa, where they also receive an age appropriate gift. Santa's Visit Elf takes two photo on the camera. When Families exit, they may view their photos at the counter.
No. If you're good, you will invited back each year that we run the Grotto.



