Danson House Grotto

This December, the Community Hospice will once again be opening the doors to our Danson House Grotto to raise money to support the people in our community who are living with a terminal illness.

By choosing our Danson House grotto as part of your festive celebration, you’re playing a huge part in supporting our patients and also the people closest to them too, and helping them to make the most of the time they have together.

Your visit to the grotto

Santa and his Hospice Helpers cannot wait to see all the girls and boys in his stunning Danson House Library this December! Your visit will involve a personal meeting with Santa in his grand Grotto library, where children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, receive a lovely gift and have an optional professional photo taken - please see below for details.

We are incredibly proud that our grottos are diverse and inclusive spaces which reflect the communities they serve. This means the Grotto team will be from all backgrounds and communities.

Important things to note

• Because Danson House is a Grade 1 listed building pushchairs, prams and buggies or food and drink of any kind will not be permitted in the building. An unsupervised buggy park will be available in the Danson House grounds (items left at your own risk, we cannot accept responsibility for accidents, damage or loss).
  Failure to adhere to the above may result in no entry, with no refund.
• Unfortunately, due to the recent high winds, the gazebos originally planned for use as our buggy park will now not be available. This decision has been made with everyone’s health and safety in mind, which remains our top priority. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding. If possible, we kindly encourage you to leave buggies at home or in your vehicle, as there will not be a designated buggy parking area on-site.
• Please do not arrive too early. You will not be able to wait inside Danson House because there will be birth, death and wedding registrations taking place within the building so this will limit the number of people allowed in the House.
• Photography: AnyEvents (London) Ltd, a local photography company, will be taking optional, official, photos. Taking your own photos inside the Grotto is not permitted because 12.5% of all photography sales will be donated to the hospice. Prices for optional photos start from £9.90 and are subject to change. These prices are set by the company and the hospice does not have any responsibility for this pricing. There will be an opportunity for you to take your own lovely photo by the stunning Christmas tree in the Foyer before entering the Grotto.

Please also note:

• Each booking includes time with Santa and one adult ticket.
• Need an extra adult ticket? You can purchase additional tickets for just £3 each.
• Your Grotto booking is non-transferable and non-refundable.
• Keep an eye on your inbox for more exciting updates as your visit draws near!