Dobbies Garden Centres is bringing festive magic to its Braehead store this year with a line-up of Christmas events for children, families and even pets.
The 2025 Santa’s Grotto will run from 23rd November to 24th December at Dobbies’ Braehead and features a North Pole adventure theme. Children will make reindeer food, play polar games like snowball basketball and walk through an ice-inspired world before meeting Santa to share their Christmas wishes. Tickets range from £14 to £16 per child, depending on the date, and an optional photo with Santa can be added at a reduced rate when booking.
A Quiet Grotto session will take place on Friday 5th December at the Braehead store, offering a relaxed environment for children with additional needs. The experience includes no queuing, fewer people in the area, no flashing lights, and no grotto music. Families will also receive a photo of the grotto ahead of their visit to help prepare.
Dobbies is also bringing back Santa Paws, giving dogs their own festive experience. Running from 29th November to 24th December at Dobbies’ Braehead, with tickets from £10.50, the event includes a meet-and-greet with Santa and his elves, a “sniff-ari” activity, a keepsake photo opportunity and a gift for each dog.
As the company marks the end of its 160th anniversary year, money from every grotto and Quiet Grotto ticket will support The Dumyat Project, which is planting up to 3,000 native trees in central Scotland.
Ayesha Nickson, Dobbies’ Events Programme Manager, said:
“We are thrilled to unveil our 2025 North Pole adventure-themed Santa’s Grotto to families this year. Children will embark on a magical journey, take part in a variety of fun and interactive activities, and finish their visit by meeting Santa and receiving a special gift.
“Our Quiet Grotto experience is also a great chance for families and children with additional needs to enjoy the fun at Santa’s Grotto, and Santa Paws will be the perfect way to include your dog in the Christmas family memories.”
Tickets for all events at Dobbies’ Braehead are available now at www.dobbies.com/events, with the option to donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK or to the Dog’s Trust for Santa Paws bookings.