Bring the family to the Basingstoke Canal to meet Father Christmas in his canal-side grotto between 3 and 23 December 2024. Climb aboard our boat Rosebud waiting for you at the canal centre and take a gentle cruise to the start of the tinsel trail in the woods.
Little ones lead the way and follow the trail to find Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a special gift. Cruise back to the canal centre and head into Santa's Workshop for Christmas colouring activities, warm drinks and mince pies for all!
The event lasts approximately one hour 15 minutes in total.
How to book Santa Cruises
Booking is essential and opens from 9am on 30 September 2024. Note that this event books up extremely quickly!
See the dates further down this page for availability.
Spaces can be purchased either over the phone on 01252 370073 or in person at the Canal Centre. To speed up the booking process please have a few dates in mind, along with the names and ages of the children and the number of adults attending.
Useful information on the day of the trip
Please arrive 10 minutes before the boat is due to depart. Due to the nature of the event, the boat cannot wait for late arrivals.
Wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Please bring a camera - Father Christmas loves to have his photo taken!
For trips after 4pm we provide torches for children (and some of the adults).
Prices, times and dates of Santa Cruises 2024
Booking opens from 9am on 30 September 2024 and tickets are priced according to popularity of session:
Bring the family to the Basingstoke Canal to meet Father Christmas in his canal-side grotto between 3 and 23 December 2024. Climb aboard our boat Rosebud waiting for you at the canal centre and take a gentle cruise to the start of the tinsel trail in the woods.