CATEGORY · RAINY DAY APPROVED

Garden Centres in Sheffield

If you're after a garden centre with a bit of Christmas magic thrown in, Dobbies Garden World out in Chesterfield is the one on our radar for Sheffield families this year. It's a longer trip out from the centre, but the timed-slot grotto at the North Pole village is worth the drive, with Santa, a penguin soft toy to keep and a photo included in the price. Tickets start from £15 and it's open to all ages, so it works whether you've got a toddler who's wide-eyed at the lights or an older child who wants to grill Santa on reindeer logistics. It's all indoors, so weather isn't a factor, and there's free parking plus a cafe and toilets on site. Booking ahead is essential since slots fill up, so sort that before you set off.

✓ 1 place✦ From £15