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Welcome to Santa's Magic

Bringing Christmas Wonder to Life

Discover the Magic

Meet Santa

Professional Santa Claus
25
Years
Teaching
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25 years as a UK school teacher with extensive professional experience working with children of all ages.

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30
Years
Acting
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Theatre productions, radio plays, and audiobook recordings across three decades of professional performance.

35
Years
Magic
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Performing magic in theatres, on stage, close-up at corporate events, and at children's parties.

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DBS
Certified
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Fully DBS certified for your peace of mind when booking for events with children.

With decades of experience in education, performance, and bringing smiles to faces young and old, I am dedicated to creating authentic, magical Christmas memories that last a lifetime.

Whether it's an intimate grotto visit, a grand corporate event, or a magical performance for dozens, every child and family receives the full warmth and wonder of the Christmas spirit.

What Santa Offers

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Corporate &
Public Events

Corporate & Public Events

  • Garden centres & shopping centres
  • Christmas grottos
  • Festive markets & community events
  • Grand openings & special occasions

Perfect for creating memorable customer experiences and spreading festive cheer to your community.

Schools &
Youth Groups

Educational Visits

  • School Christmas celebrations
  • Youth organisations
  • Classroom visits
  • Educational storytelling

With 25 years as a teacher, I understand how to engage and inspire young minds while maintaining classroom magic.

Community
Care

Community & Care

  • Hospice visits
  • Care facilities
  • Charity events
  • Special needs accommodations

Gentle, patient, and adaptable to create appropriate magical moments for all abilities and circumstances.

Private
Events

Private Celebrations

  • Home visits
  • Private parties
  • Family gatherings
  • Surprise appearances

Personalized visits that make your celebration truly special and unforgettable.

Santa's
Magic Show

Santa's Magic Show

  • Stage performances for large groups (70+)
  • Interactive magic entertainment
  • Comedy and wonder combined
  • Age-appropriate magical moments

35 years of stage magic expertise meets the wonder of Santa - a truly unique Christmas entertainment experience.

Grotto
Sessions

Intimate Grotto Experiences

  • One-to-one quiet meetings
  • Professional photo sessions
  • Patient, gentle interactions
  • Creating lasting memories

Every child receives unhurried, authentic attention in a calm, magical environment.

What People Say

Kind words from those who've experienced the magic

"Words can’t fully describe just how fantastic Santa was at our school for our annual Christmas fayre. The expressions of wonder and amazement on the children’s faces as they emerged from the grotto were a true testament to their experience. Magical memories were created for every family, and it was a joy to see Santa bringing such enchantment right into their school!"

— Sarah, Gilberdyke Primary School

"My husband and I visited with our four children for breakfast with Santa this morning and felt the need to feed back how happy we were with the experience. Our youngest son has global development delay, epilepsy and is non-verbal so as you can imagine he finds many experiences challenging. When Santa visited our table he soon seemed to realise that Finley has additional needs and the way he treated him was exceptional. He spoke to him in a caring way giving him the space he needed when he signified it and was so gentle in his approach to him. By the end of the experience when it was quiet he got down to Finley's level and held his hands, again not being overwhelming for him. We really appreciate this level of patience and understanding and for actually including him as this is not something that he experiences from everyone. We thoroughly enjoyed our day will definitely book again for next year."

— Joanne & Graham

"Pleased is an understatement, Santa was sensational and a lot of the parents said the same. The looks on the children's faces when they saw him were simply magical. All of our staff and volunteers that saw him in action were blown away by his professionalism and character."

— Kirsty, Chair of PTFA

"He is a lovely Santa and great with the kids. We took our grandson last Friday. He's normally shy with strangers but chatted away with Santa no problem."

— Molly Clark

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking Santa

📅 Booking & Availability

Many organizations book up to a year in advance, so the earlier the better! However, I'm also happy to accommodate last-minute bookings if I'm available. I've even been able to step in at the last minute for Santas who became unavailable, so don't hesitate to reach out regardless of timing.

I primarily serve Yorkshire and the North East, bringing Christmas magic to communities throughout the region.

Travel costs are usually included in the overall price for longer distances. I'm happy to provide a no-obligation quotation tailored to your specific location and requirements.

December is naturally the busiest time, especially as we get closer to Christmas Eve. I recommend booking early for peak dates to ensure availability.

Absolutely! Many organizations book their entire festive program in one go. I'm happy to work with you to create a comprehensive booking for all your Christmas events.

🎅 Visit Details

I'm very flexible to meet your needs! One-off events with storytelling, magic shows, and chatting with children typically range from 90 minutes to three hours. Grotto sessions can be all-day affairs. Every event is tailored to your requirements.

A variety of options are available including: traditional one-to-one grotto chats, meet-and-greet walkabouts, full magic shows performed as Santa (I have 30+ years of magic experience from close-up to theatre), Christmas story readings in character, and recitations of "Twas the Night Before Christmas". I'm open to other requests too!

Yes, I provide my own professional Santa costume and all necessary props for performances and magic shows.

Gifts should be provided by the organizer, allowing you to choose items appropriate for your specific group and budget.

Yes, absolutely! Photo opportunities are a wonderful part of the Santa experience and are always welcome.

💰 Pricing & Payment

£50 for the first hour, and £25 per hour thereafter. This flexible pricing structure ensures you only pay for the time you need.

No deposit is required for bookings.

I accept cash and bank transfer for your convenience.

I request as much notice as possible for cancellations so I can potentially offer the slot to others. I understand that circumstances change and will work with you to find the best solution.

🛡️ Experience & Safety

Yes, I'm fully DBS certified with a current certificate that I bring with me to all events. Additionally, I worked as a teacher for 25 years, so I have extensive professional experience working with children.

Absolutely. I have experience working at children's hospices and with a wide range of special needs throughout my 25-year teaching career. I ensure every child receives appropriate, sensitive, and magical attention.

Yes! I have extensive experience with baby and toddler sessions. I've developed special tricks and methods for calming nervous, anxious, or crying children that have proved extremely successful. (You can see a parent's testimonial about this in the reviews section!)

✨ Magic Show Details

I've performed for groups ranging from average class sizes of about 30 children, up to rooms of 60-70 people including young children, older children, and adults. The magic scales beautifully for different audience sizes!

No, I provide everything needed for the magic show. Just provide the space and the audience!

The show can be tailored to your needs, typically ranging from a quick 10-15 minute performance to a full 40-minute spectacular. We'll discuss the perfect length for your event.

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All enquiries welcome • Available for bookings across the UK