Santa's Grotto

Santa's Grotto at the Greyhound Trust

Join us for a magical day of festive fun at the National Greyhound Centre!

Christmas is coming, and we're getting into the festive spirit at the Greyhound Trust!

Come along and meet Santa and his little helpers at our National Greyhound Centre in Horley for a wonderful day of Christmas cheer, festive activities and seasonal treats for the whole family.

Whether you're visiting Santa, enjoying some festive games or simply soaking up the Christmas atmosphere, we'd love you to join us for this special celebration.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 13th December 2026

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: National Greyhound Centre, Peeks Brook Lane, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9SX

What's Happening?

There's plenty to look forward to throughout the day!

Meet Santa and his little helpers – Step into our Christmas grotto and enjoy a special festive experience.
Meet Our Wonderful Greyhounds – No visit to the Greyhound Trust would be complete without meeting some of our lovely greyhounds! Come along, say hello and discover what makes these gentle, affectionate dogs such wonderful companions. Our friendly team will be on hand to chat about greyhounds, answer your questions and share more about the work we do to help retired racing greyhounds find their forever homes.
Festive games and activities – Get into the Christmas spirit with some seasonal fun for the family.
Christmas treats and refreshments – Warm up with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a delicious selection of cakes.
A taste of Scandinavia – Try our non-alcoholic, Scandinavian-style mulled drink, glögg, a warming festive favourite full of Christmas spices.

With festive cheer, tasty treats and plenty of Christmas spirit, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a seasonal outing while supporting the Greyhound Trust.

Booking Your Visit to Santa

Bookings will be opening soon!

We're busy getting everything ready for Santa's arrival, and our booking link will be available shortly.

Please check back on this page and keep an eye on our social media channels for an announcement when bookings go live.

We can't wait to welcome you and your family to the National Greyhound Centre for a little Christmas magic!