News Santa’s Giant Post Box returns to Lockmeadow
Maidstone’s Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre is thrilled to announce the return of Santa’s giant post box, again this year.
Opening this weekend - Sunday, 24 November, the biggest post box in Kent, is back. This festive feature has been delighting families since 2021, and has received nearly 2,000 letters from children eager to reach Santa Claus at the North Pole. This year, Santa’s iconic red post box is back with some extra-special company, bringing with him two “roarsome” Dino helpers: Santasaurus and Elfasaurus!
The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr John Perry, who will be launching the event said:
I am delighted to see Santa’s Giant Post Box back at Lockmeadow again this year. It brings such joy to children and families and has become part of the festivities in Maidstone over the past few years.
Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre is owned and run by Maidstone Borough Council, and facilitates events for all the family, including the giant post box opening on Sunday 24 November with Santa there for a quick visit in the morning and then later in the afternoon to collect the first batch of letters before the choir begins.
Other events at Lockmeadow in the festive season include:
Festive Line-Up of Events on Sunday, 24 November:
The celebration kicks off at 11 am, with Santa, Santasaurus and The Mayor of Maidstone Cllr John Perry officially opening the post box. Join us for:
- 11am – Santa’s Post Box Opens: Drop off letters directly to Santa and his magical team!
- 11am – 2.30pm – Meet Santasaurus and Elfasaurus: Children and families are invited to meet, greet, and take photos with Santa’s Dino helpers.
- 11am – 4pm – Write Letters to Santa; little ones can pen their holiday wishes on-site or bring letters from home to post.
- 4.30pm – Festive Music with Maidstone Choral Union; enjoy the sounds of the festive season with a performance by the Maidstone Choral Union.
Mark Your Calendar for Additional Dates
Santa will return to Lockmeadow in his sleigh on Saturday, 30 November, and Sunday, 1 December from 11 am to 3 pm (free of charge). Families are encouraged to bring their own cameras to capture precious holiday moments with Santa, helping to make this Christmas season extra memorable.
Children can write and post letters to Santa at Lockmeadow from Sunday 24 November through to Sunday 22 December this year.
All activities are free, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to celebrate the magic of the season at Lockmeadow.