As Christmas approaches, you might wonder where you can take your children or loved ones to see Santa. Father Christmas will be visiting a variety of places ahead of his worldwide flight on Christmas Eve, including around the Bolton area. To help you decide where to catch a glimpse of the man in red, we’ve rounded up some of the places offering a Christmas event where little ones can meet Santa in and around Bolton.

Each Santa event listed below is less than a 1.5-hour drive from Bolton. 5 of the places you can meet Santa near Bolton Emsbay & Bolton Abbey The Polar Express Train Ride Location: Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AF Combine a magical train ride with meeting Santa this Christmas with The Polar Express that departs from Bolton Abbey Station.

Meet Santa in the train carriages and enjoy a hot chocolate as you get into the festive spirit. On its Facebook page, the event encourages visitors to “cozy up in your pajamas and bring the whole family for an unforgettable Christmas adventure.” You can book tickets to the event via the website .

Ribby Hall Village Location: Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Lancashire PR4 2PR The Santa’s Grotto Experience at Ribby Hall Village is sure to bring all the Christmas magic. You’ll be greeted by elves and tick off Santa’s checklist, following Candy-Cane Lane until you arrive in the “magical woodland”. Interactive games will make the trip to Santa even more special.

Before meeting him, littl.