CHRISTMAS 2026
The Polar Express Christmas Grotto & Immersive Live Show
SANTA CLAUS IS
COMING TO TOWN
DELIVERING
CHRISTMAS
SINCE 2018
Returning for its third year, our Christmas Grotto is back with a brand new festive adventure: The Polar Express Christmas Grotto & Immersive Live Show.
All aboard for a magical Christmas experience at The Green Dragon Hotel - Hereford!
Step into a world of Christmas wonder as we retell the heartwarming story of The Polar Express, featuring the Conductor, the Boy and our dazzling dancing chefs. This immersive musical experience will bring the magic of the much-loved film to life, with festive fun and all the songs you know and love.
After the show, guests will continue their Christmas journey and meet Santa Claus in his magical grotto. Each child will receive a gift, which they can choose themselves, along with a magical Polar Express bell for all children who truly believe. Children will also get to make their very own reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve, plus receive an activity pack to keep them occupied while they wait to meet the man himself.
Please note, this is an immersive grotto and live show experience. There is no physical train journey included.
Dates: 5th - 24th December 2026
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
TO KNOW
What do tickets include?
Live Interactive Show
Our LIVE SHOW is back for 2026. Be prepared for an all singing all dancing musical spectacular as our incredible and talented characters entertain you in a BRAND NEW festive Christmas show!
Authentic
Santa Claus
HE IS BACK! Our famous Santa who we know so many of you ask specifically to see, will be joining us at our new location.
Christmas activities
Every child will make their own reindeer food to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve.
Polar Express magical bell
very child will receive a magical Polar Express bell for all who truly believe.
Each child chooses a gift
During the experience you will be taken one family at a time for that all important chat with the big guy himself and all children will be able to choose a special gift.
Christmas activity pack
Festive Fun - Every child will receive a Christmas activity booklet to enjoy whilst they wait to see Santa.