The UK’s Most Popular Christmas Grotto
Photo Souvenir System.
Over 1 Million Santa Photos Sold.
Increase your revenue. Sell souvenir photos instantly.
Why use our system?
Responsible for over 1 million Grotto photos sold in the UK’s top retail schemes.
- Designed specifically for use in Christmas Grottos.
- Generates revenue equitable to tickets sales in each of our Grottos.
- Also available inclusive of Grotto Management Services, our photography system allow staff to focus on the customer, not the software.
Commercial Metrics
Great Grottos provide clients a revenue based on photos sold.
- Over 80% of families purchase our photos.
- Souvenir photos are a primary decision as to where to visit Santa.
- Spend on photos is often higher than spend on visiting Santa.
What photography souvenirs will it produce?
Great Grottos provide established photo souvenirs, successful retail pricing & product displays.
How does the hardware work?
DLSR cameras, thermal printing technology & proprietary software produce high-quality photo souvenirs instantly.
What does the software look like?
Our photo retail system utilises three intuitive pages for ease of use for staff. The ‘Tickets’ page is optional.
Eye Strain
Santa’s Grotto is often a dark environment. To prevent staff experiencing eye strain from looking at bright monitors, our system includes Night Mode.
Key Features
Numerous features quicken & simplify operation.
- Show customers multiple photos together.
- Instant framing.
- Instant printing.
- Replacements, discounts & expenses supported.
- Option to sell tickets alongside photos.
- Automatic reporting.
What does the till point look like?
Great Grottos provide fabric covered photo counters with matching camera stands.
System Layout
Christmas Grotto designs vary. Our system adapts.
Installation & Training
Great Grottos install, train staff & provide support.
- Installation & calibration
- Staff training
- 7 days-a-week fault support
- All stock & equipment provided
Online Reporting Features
Daily reporting provides all data, including:
- Photo sales & ticket sales
- Prebooking reports
- Daily & hourly reporting
- Financial accounting & reconciliation
- Staff sales tracking
OPTIONAL | Online Booking
Integrated online ticking option available. Allows customers to prepurchase tickets and photo souvenirs.
- Supports ‘Personalised Santa Visits’
- Supports school bookings & special needs
- Customisable imagery
- Mobile optimised
- PCI & GDRP compliant
- Supports Santa breaks & changeovers
OPTIONAL | Branded eTicketing
Pre-booked customers receive e-tickets showing each child’s name.
Integrated enhancements to online booking, such as ‘Personalised Santa Visits’, also available.
Advanced Features
- Search for photos by data & time.
- Receipt prints photo ID for return purchase.
- Instantly frame photos perfectly.
- Zoom, rotate & frame to customer request.
- Live product preview.
- Training mode.
