Breakfast with Santa in and around Manchester this year! [2026]

Last Updated on 2 April 2026 by Colette

Being able to enjoy breakfast with Santa has become a really popular festive treat, so much so I decided it was worth creating a separate list of all the places you can enjoy breakfast with Father Christmas in Manchester and the surrounding area.

Breakfast with Santa events tend to book up quickly so it pays to plan ahead!

Breakfast with Santa in and around Manchester

Where to have breakfast with Santa in Manchester this year:

Breakfast with Santa at Housing Units – weekends from Saturday 22nd November then daily from Saturday 13th December to Tuesday 23rd December 2025 | Limited spaces remain

The popular Breakfast with Santa event returns to Housing Units this Christmas, taking place in the Wickentree Restaurant for the perfect festive family treat. To get everyone into the festive spirit, there will be live piano music and a singalong for Santa’s arrival. The whole family will enjoy a delicious set breakfast (including Bucks Fizz for the grown ups!) as well as the opportunity to meet Santa, receive an age-appropriate gift and take photos.

Tickets for Breakfast with Santa at Housing Units are priced at £31.95 per child and £31.95 per adult which has increased again this year! Tickets are on sale now and I recommend you are quick on this one as demand always high for this one and it typically sells out well in advance.

Breakfast with Father Christmas at Housing Units

Breakfast with Santa at The Stockport Plaza – Saturday 29th November / Saturday 6th / Saturday 13th / Saturday 20th December 2025 | SOLD OUT

Santa has been joining families for breakfast at The Plaza Café in Stockport Plaza since 1944, and it’s become something of a local tradition. Kids can enjoy a delicious breakfast scrumptious pastries, sugar waffles, donuts and chocolate dip, all served with lashings of cordial while they wait for Santa and his little helpers to arrive. (Grown ups will enjoy a slightly less fancy but equally delicious bacon barm with unlimited tea and coffee). After breakfast, little ones can visit Santa’s Grotto and receive a special gift from Father Christmas himself.

Book your breakfast with Santa at The Stockport Plaza here.

Breakfast with Santa at Dobbies Garden Centre – Selected dates from Saturday 29th November to Wednesday 24th December 2025

Head down to your local Dobbies Garden Centre for a breakfast with Santa event that the whole family can enjoy.

Each child will get to build their very own festive soft toy to take home, meet Santa Claus and take part in storytelling and family-friendly activities  

You’ll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home. (Under 3s will be given a pre-made toy)

Find your nearest Dobies Garden Centre and book Breakfast with Santa priced at £18 – £20 depending on the date.

Breakfast With Santa at The Produce Hall, Stockport – Saturday 6th / Saturday 13th / Saturday 20th December 2025 | SOLD OUT

Breakfast with Santa at The Produce Hall returns for the fourth year in a row – this popular event typically sells out so do plan ahead and get your tickets booked if you can.

You will start your morning with a festive breakfast before meeting Santa himself and visiting his enchanting grotto, where each child will receive a special Christmas gift. The fun continues with holiday-themed crafts and a memorable photo with Santa to take home as a souvenir.

Adult Ticket Includes a sausage barm (vegetarian or vegan options available but do inform them in advance) and unlimited tea or coffee.

Book tickets for Breakfast with Santa at The Produce Hall priced at £15.34 for kids and £12.08 for adults – this is an event which typically sells out so it’s worth being organised!

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Breakfast with Santa at Cloud 23 – Sunday 7th / Sunday 14th December 2025

Enjoy breakfast with the big man in the bougie setting of Cloud 23.

This experience includes a festive breakfast with your family before a visit to Santa’s Grotto in Cloud 23 for story time, and you never know he might even pop you on the nice list! 

Book breakfast with Santa at Cloud 23 priced at a very spendy £50 for adults and £25 for children!

Breakfast with Santa at The Didsbury – Saturday 6th / Saturday 13th / Saturday 20th / Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa at The Didsbury this Christmas.

Don your Christmas jumpers and make the most of a festive photo opportunity with the big man himself.

Book Breakfast with Santa at The Disbury for £12 per child including breakfast, drink, and a gift. Adult breakfast are charged as per the menu.

Sunday Lunch with Santa at Smokies Park, Oldham – Sunday 7th December 2025

Ok I know this isn’t breakfast but it’s a similar vibe and I thought it probably deserved a place on the list!

Enjoy a festive two-course Sunday dinner at Smokies Park with a selection box from the Big Man himself

Book your Sunday lunch with Santa priced at £22.50 for adults and £12.50 for children.

Breakfast with Santa at Cockfields Farm, Oldham – Selected dates from Monday 8th to Friday 19th December 2025

For a slightly more low key Cockfields Farm Christmas experience, you can book the Breakfast with Santa which takes place on Thursdays and Fridays during term time in the run up to the Christmas holidays.

Breakfast (pancakes or waffles for children age 12 and under, a bacon or sausage butty for the grown ups) is served from 10am to 11am then after breakfast you’ll be invited to have a photo with Santa and receive a gift.

You’ll also be able to meet the reindeer who live on Cockfields Farm, make reindeer dust, feed the barn animals and meet the small animals.

Tickets are available now and are priced at £14.95 per person. Tickets can be booked online as well as various add-ons such as animal food.

Cockfields Farm Park

Breakfast with Santa at The Lowry Hotel – Friday 12th / Friday 19th December 2025

Treat your little ones to a delicious, festive breakfast and a personal visit with Santa himself at The Lowry Hotel this December. There will be the chance to take a photo with Father Christmas as well as receive a special gift.

Book Breakfast with Santa at the Lowry Hotel priced at £38 per child and £25 per adult or email host@thelowryhotel.com to find out more. 

Festive Breakfast at Bent Brook, Urmston – Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th / Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st / Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Enjoy a festive family morning with Breakfast with Santa at the Bent Brook pub in Urmston this December. Little ones can choose from three kids’ breakfast options (including Santa’s Pancakes or a mini full English), a drink and a surprise gift. Grown-ups can tuck into hearty breakfasts like the XL Full English or Waffle Stack while the children share their Christmas wishes with Santa.

Book Bent Brook Breakfast with Santa priced at £9.99 per child (adult breakfasts are charged separately)

Breakfast with Santa at The Barlow Croft, East Didsbury – Saturday 6th / Saturday 13th December 2025

Head down to The Barlow Croft in Easy Didsbury to enjoy a cosy festive breakfast with Father Christmas himself. Each child will be treated to a super tasty hot breakfast, plus some quality time with Santa to tell him all about their Christmas wish list.

Book Breakfast with Santa at The Barlow Croft priced at £11.99 per child. Adult breakfast are charged separately.

Breakfast with Santa at Bramley Farm, Altrincham – weekends from Sunday 7th plus Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th December 2025

Families can celebrate the festive season with a special “Breakfast with Santa” experience at Bramley Farm this December. Adults can enjoy a buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for £10.99 (£11.99 on Christmas Eve), while children can tuck into their own buffet, enjoy a drink and receive a surprise gift for £9.99 (£10.99 on Christmas Eve). Little ones will also have the chance to write a letter to Santa, collect a certificate of attendance and receive a present from Santa himself. A quieter session will take place on 7 December for those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.

Book breakfast with Santa at Bramley Farm, Altrincham from £9.99 per child including a surprise gift.

Breakfast with Santa at Primrose Farm, Wigan – selected dates from Sunday 7th to Wednesday 24th December 2025

Families can enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa at Farmhouse Inns this December. Adults can help themselves to the buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for £10.99 (£11.99 on Christmas Eve), while children enjoy their own buffet, a drink and a surprise gift for £9.99 (£10.99 on Christmas Eve). Little ones can also write a letter to Santa, receive a certificate of attendance and a present from Santa himself. A quieter session will be held on 7 December for those who prefer a calmer experience.

Book Breakfast with Santa at Primrose Farm

Breakfast with Santa in Manchester

Breakfast with Santa at Fairfield Arms, Audenshaw – Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th December 2025

Father Christmas will be visiting the Fairfield Arms for one weekend only this December for a festive family breakfast. For £11.99, children can enjoy a classic or veggie breakfast, a Kit Kat treat, a Fruit Shoot, a festive activity pack, and a meet-and-greet with Santa, plus a bag of reindeer food to take home. An Adult Classic Breakfast must be purchased to qualify for this offer, and spaces are limited.

Book breakfast with Santa at Fairfield Arms (An Adult Classic Breakfast must be purchased to qualify for this offer, and spaces are limited so do make sure to pre-book)

Breakfast with Santa at The Kingfisher, Saddleworth – selected dates from Saturday 13th December 2025

Santa will be making special appearances at The Kingfisher this December – perfect for families looking for a relaxed local breakfast event.

Book breakfast with Santa at The Kingfisher

Breakfast with Santa at Hungry Horse Pubs (Various Manchester Locations) – selected dates from Sunday 7th December 2025

Many local Hungry Horse pubs across Greater Manchester are hosting Breakfast with Santa this year.

Book Breakfast with Santa at your local Hungry Horse from £9.99 per child. Adult breakfasts are an additional cost.

Breakfast with Santa at Toby Carvery – weekends from Saturday 6th December until Christmas plus daily from Saturday 20th to Wednesday 24th December 2025

Breakfast with Santa at Toby Carvery is back this year due to popular demand. Children will receive a kid’s breakfast, drink, activity sheet and festive goodies.

Find your nearest Toby Carvery and book Breakfast with Santa priced at just £9.99 per person (or £10.99 on Christmas Eve)

Festive Family Breakfast with Santa and Friends at Village Bury – Sunday 14th / Sunday 21st December 2025

Your breakfast with Santa ticket includes: all you can eat family buffet breakfast and a special visit from Santa or one of his friends

Book your breakfast with Santa and Friends at Village Bury: Sunday 14th December | Sunday 21st December

Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Café, Manchester – Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st December 2025

Pop down to Hard Rock Café Manchester for breakfast and, festive fun and games with the team. While Santa’s reindeer are busy in Lapland getting ready for their trip around the world, Santa will be paying Hard Rock Cafe Manchester a visit, so make sure you’re on your best behaviour!

Tickets for Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester are available to book now priced at £19.95 for adults and £13.95 for children, under 2s go free.

Breakfast with Santa at The George & Dragon, Hazel Grove – Saturday 6th / Saturday 13th and Sunday 21st December 2025

The team at The George and Dragon have invited Santa Claus down for a bite to eat this December and there’s room for you too!

For just £10 per child, your child will enjoy an extra-special kids’ breakfast, a gift and some quality with Santa.

Book Breakfast with Santa at The George & Dragon

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Breakfast with Santa at The Heatons Centre, Heaton Moor – 30th November 2025

Enjoy a festive family breakfast at the Heatons Centre – there will be a delicious morning spread with hot drinks and fresh juice, surrounded by the warmth and sparkle of the season.

Families can savour a relaxed breakfast together while children meet Santa, have their photo taken, and receive a special Christmas gift.

Book tickets for Breakfast with Santa at The Heatons Centre priced at £15 for chldren and £10 for adults with all proceeds go towards helping support carers across Stockport 

Breakfast With Santa at The Bluebell, Stockport Road, Hyde – Saturday 20th December 2025 | SOLD OUT

Breakfast with Santa at The Bluebell includes a delicious breakfast, a present from Santa and a professional photo with Santa.

Book tickets for Breakfast with Santa at The Bluebell priced at £17.95 for children and £13.95 for adults (to include breakfast and unlimited tea and coffee!

Breakfast with Santa at The Village Hotel, Bury – Saturday 20th December 2025

Enjoy a magical morning with festive themed buffet style breakfast with Santa at The Village Hotel, Bury.

Santa will make a special visit and come to see your family at your table. You will then have an opportunity to go to Santa’s Grotto for a meet and greet! All children will receive their gift and you will be able to take some festive pictures with him.

Book tickets for your breakfast with Santa priced at £25 for children and £20 for adults. Under 1s go free but do still need a ticket.

Breakfast with Santa at The Café, Moss Bank Park – Selected dates through December 2025

Enjoy a cooked breakfast with fresh juice, tea and filter coffee at The Café in Moss Bank Park followed by a very special visit from Santa, who will be bearing a gift for each child.

Book tickets for breakfast with Santa at The Hive priced at £12.95 for adults and £13.95 for children. All attendees must have a ticket.

Breakfast With Santa at The Dog & Partridge, Failsworth, Manchester – December 2025 TBC

Create unforgettable Christmas memories at The Dog & Partridge with their Breakfast with Santa events on weekends through December.

Adults will enjoy a full English breakfast whilst children will get a tasty breakfast, a chat with Santa, the chance for photos and some party games.

Breakfast with Santa at The Dog & Partridge is priced at £12.50 per person.

Breakfast with Father Christmas at Salford Museum & Art Gallery – Christmas 2025 TBC

Father Christmas is making a special trip to Salford with a visit to Lark Hill Place this festive season and you are invited to join him for a fantastic family breakfast at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.

Your Breakfast with Father Christmas ticket price includes breakfast, a story time session, a craft activity, a meet and greet with Father Christmas as well as a small gift. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be available for breakfast.

You can book your Breakfast with Father Christmas at Salford Museum & Art Gallery online now priced at £15 per person

Breakfast with Santa at Selfridges, Trafford Centre – Christmas 2025 TBC

Step inside a magical world as the guest of Santa Claus to enjoy a spectacular Christmas breakfast filled with festive treats at Selfridges Trafford. Each child will also receive a gift from Santa.

Tickets for Breakfast with Santa at Selfridges are priced at £35 per child and must be pre-booked online. Whereas previously Breakfast with Santa was a full family event, this event is now a child-only experience; adults do not require a ticket, and will not be served breakfast.

Festive Family Lunch with Santa at Village Ashton – Christmas 2025 TBC

Ok, it’s not breakfast with Santa but it’s giving similar vibes . . . enjoy a festive two-course set menu and a family disco with a visit from Santa for the children at Village Ashton this December.

Book your family lunch with Santa at Village Ashton: Sunday 8th December | Sunday 15th December | Sunday 22nd December

Have a look at these posts next:

The best places to see Father Christmas in Manchester 2025

Christmas days out in Manchester

Free things to do in Manchester this Christmas

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  • Colette Burgess is an experienced primary school teacher and has lived in Manchester for most of her adult life. She is married to Dave and they have three children aged 12, 15, and 16.

    Colette has been writing about days out and adventures in Manchester and beyond including day trips and short breaks in the UK and holidays abroad since 2012.

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