THE WORLD’S MOST LAVISH CHRISTMAS GROTTOS

Father Christmas at Hamleys, London; Essex; Glasgow and Manchester £19.99 to £39.95

Christmas stories, wish lists and Father Christmas himself, surrounded by all the latest toys. Hamleys.com

Breakfast with Santa, Rockefeller Center, New York From £35

Breakfast overlooking the Rockefeller Christmas tree with gingerbread men and candy canes followed by ice-skating on the rink and gifts from Santa. Therinkatrockcenter.com

Santa’s Aussie Summerland, Sydney From £8

The world’s tallest grotto, on the observation deck of Tower Eye with a cosy fireplace and Santa (in board shorts) on hand. Sydneytowereye.com.au

Foresters Grotto, Bromley, Kent From £25

A secret grotto tucked away in woodland with a postbox for Christmas wish lists and story time with Santa’s elf. Magicofforesters.com

Santa’s Sleepovers, Legoland, Windsor From £282 for a family of four

A whole night of Santa-led entertainment with an elves’ magic show, Lego building, and a magical grotto, where every child will receive a Lego gift. Legolandholidays.co.uk

Meet Santa at Ski Dubai

From £195/family of four

Meet Santa on the slopes in Dubai, with hot chocolate, access to the snowpark and rides, and a present. Skidxb.com