Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!

About Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh

	29th Nov 2025 to 24th Dec 2025
	See event website for details
	Dobbies Edinburgh Dobbies Edinburgh Melville Nursery , Lasswade EH18 1AZ
	£12.50 per dog
	Visit the event website here

Listed Under Christmas Events / Pet Events / Family and Kids Events

Come along to our Santa Paws experience this year, take part in our festive sniff-ari, meet the big man himself and every good pup will recieve a special gift from Santa.

Plus, if you want the complete family experience you can include a children’s ticket and they can meet Santa along with your pup. The children’s ticket includes the full Grotto or Meet Santa experience and a toy for your child. Find out more about our Grotto experience here or Meet Santa here.

Event highlights:
• Magical experience: Santa and his elves will play with, and entertain your pooch.
• Sniff-ari: let your pooch sniff and snuffle around our Grotto or store to find all of Santa’s festive friends.
• Obstacle course: try some of our dog obstacles (in grotto stores only).
• Photo opportunities: capture the moment with a professional photo with Santa.
• Gift from Santa: every pup will receive a special gift.

Ho ho ho hope to see you there!

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