Santa Claus

Hiring: Santa Claus for Ho Ho Ho Honister!

Location: Honister Slate Mine, Borrowdale, near Keswick
Position: Seasonal (November & December)
Type: Paid Role

Are you full of festive cheer? Do you have a jolly laugh that could make the mountains echo with Christmas spirit? Then we want you to be the star of the season at Honister’s Ho Ho Ho Grotto!The most unique grotto in the North!

We’re looking for someone to step into the big red suit and bring Christmas magic to life deep in the heart of our iconic slate mine. From greeting excited children to listening to wish lists and posing for family photos, you’ll create unforgettable memories for every visitor.

What You’ll Do

• Bring the magic of Christmas to life for children and families.
• Chat warmly with every visitor from tiny tots to grown-up believers!
• Hand out gifts, smiles, and festive cheer.
• Work alongside our friendly team of elves to make the grotto experience truly special.
• Keep the Christmas spirit shining all day long (with occasional mince pie breaks, of course).

What We’re Looking For

• A big heart, warm personality, and twinkle in your eye.
• Natural with children and families.
• Confident, reliable, and full of good humour.
• Comfortable wearing the Santa costume and staying in character.
• Previous Santa experience is a bonus, but the right personality is even better!
• A real Beard is a BONUS

What We Offer

• Competitive pay throughout the festive period.
• A magical working environment unlike anywhere else — inside a real Cumbrian slate mine! Heated blanket provided.
• Full costume, training, and support from our merry Honister team.
• The chance to be part of a truly unique Christmas experience that spreads joy to hundreds of visitors.

Send us a short note about why you would make the perfect Santa (no need to send your list — we already know you’ve been good).
Email: [email protected]

Come and be Santa at Honister — where Christmas magic meets mountain adventure!

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person