Visit Santa’s Grotto by the Sea at Brighton RNLI

On Saturday 5 December, Father Christmas will be welcoming visitors to his seaside grotto at Brighton Lifeboat Station. He will be there from 10am till 4pm, with plenty of time for you to share with him your Christmas wishes. Every child who visits Santa will receive a special gift.

On the day you will also have the chance to enjoy some delicious refreshments, take part in a raffle to win some fabulous prizes, do some arts and crafts, visit the RNLI shop for some festive gifts and visit the boat house to see the Brighton Lifeboat and some of the crew. There is something for everyone so be sure not to miss out.

Last year, RNLI lifeboats launched 120 times during the Christmas period*, and this statistic includes Brighton RNLI. Every one of these launches was a call for help, and these rescues were only possible because of funds raised for the charity by its supporters.

Megan Murphy, Community Manager for Brighton RNLI, said: ‘We love hosting our annual Santa’s grotto here at the station and it’s always a highlight of the festive season. Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones, and our grotto is a wonderful place for families and friends to come together and enjoy some festive fun. We look forward to welcoming you all here!’

Tickets cost £10 and include a grotto visit and a gift. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (free alongside purchased ticket). Tickets can be booked here: Brighton RNLI Santa's Grotto 2026 Tickets, Saturday 5 December • 10 AM - 4 PM | Eventbrite

The station will be operational on the day, so if the crew are tasked, bookings may need to be delayed or cancelled.

Brighton RNLI looks forward to welcoming you!

ENDS

Notes to editors

· *Christmas period refers to 24 December to 1 January

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