The most magical time of the year has arrived, and Santa is making his way back to Southgate!
Create special memories and Capture the Magic with a Santa photo experience that you’ll treasure for years to come. Whether it’s little ones meeting Santa for the very first time, siblings sharing a festive moment, or loved ones coming together for a Christmas photo, Southgate is the place to capture the joy and wonder of the season.
Santa will be available for photos from 21 November, with a range of session times available throughout the festive season. Session dates and times can be found in the timetable below.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking your Santa photo session in advance. Walk-ins are welcome; however, wait times may apply during busy periods.
Sensitive Santa Sessions
We are proud to offer Sensitive Santa Photos Sessions designed to provide a calmer, more comfortable environment for children and families who may benefit from a quieter experience.
Santa Pet Photos
Because fury friends deserve to be part of the Christmas magic too, we’re hosting dedicated Santa Pet Photo Sessions on selected dates only.
Please note:
- Pets photos are available on the designated dates only.
- Pets must enter and exit via the centre entrance and cannot remain within the shopping centre before or after their photo session.
- Queuing for pet photo sessions will take place at the centre entrance.
- Owners are responsible for ensuring pets are supervised and on a lead or safely contained at all times.
Don’t miss your chance to create a magical Christmas memory with Santa. Book your session today and ready to Capture the Magic at Southgate.
Santa Photo Hours
| Saturday 21 November | 10am to 2pm |
| Sunday 22 November | 10am to 2pm |
| Thursday 26 November | 10am to 1pm |
| Friday 27 November | 10am to 1pm |
| Saturday 28 November | 10am to 5pm |
| Sunday 29 November | 10am to 5pm |
| Monday 30 November | 10am to 1pm |
| Tuesday 1 December | 10am to 1pm |
| Wednesday 2 December | 10am to 1pm |
| Thursday 3 December | 10am to 5pm |
| Friday 4 December | 10am to 5pm |
| Saturday 5 December | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday 6 December | 9am to 5pm |
| Munday 7 December | 10am to 5pm |
| Tuesday 8 December | 10am to 5pm |
| Wednesday 9 December | 10am to 5pm |
| Thursday 10 December | 10am to 5pm |
| Friday 11 December | 10am to 5pm |
| Saturday 12 December | 8am to 5pm |
| Sunday 13 December | 8am to 5pm |
| Monday 14 December | 9am to 5pm |
| Tuesday 15 December | 9am to 5pm |
| Wednesday 16 December | 9am to 5pm |
| Thursday 17 December | 9am to 8pm |
| Friday 18 December | 9am to 8pm |
| Saturday 19 December | 8am to 8pm |
| Sunday 20 December | 8am to 8pm |
| Monday 21 December | 8am to 8pm |
| Tuesday 22 December | 7am to 8pm |
| Wednesday 23 December | 7am to 8pm |
| Thursday 24 December | 7am to 5pm |
Santa Pet Photos
| Thursday 3 December | 5:30pm to 8:30pm |
| Saturday 5 December | 5:30pm to 8:30pm |
| Thursday 10 December | 5:30pm to 8:30pm |
| Saturday 12 December | 5:30pm to 8:30pm |
Sensitive Santa
| Sunday 29 November | 9am to 10am |