Christmas letters from santa royal mail
The magic of Christmas letters from Santa!
In the UK, Royal Mail offers a special service called "Santa's Grotto" where children can send letters to Santa Claus and receive a response from the big man himself. Here's how it works:
How to send a letter to Santa:
- Write your letter to Santa Claus, including your name and address.
- Place the letter in an envelope addressed to "Santa Claus, North Pole".
- Send the letter to Royal Mail's special Santa's Grotto address:
- For letters sent from the UK: Santa's Grotto, Royal Mail, BFPO 159, Ascension Island, ML.
- For letters sent from outside the UK: Santa's Grotto, Royal Mail, PO Box 14996, Edinburgh, EH12 9RY.
- Make sure to include a return address so Santa can write back to you!
What to expect:
Royal Mail's Santa's Grotto team will respond to your letter with a personalized reply from Santa Claus. The response will usually include a letter, a sticker, and sometimes even a small gift or treat.
Tips and deadlines:
- Make sure to send your letter to Santa by December 10th to ensure a response before Christmas.
- You can also send your letter to Santa via a special Royal Mail postbox, which can be found at participating post offices.
- If you're sending a letter from outside the UK, please check the Royal Mail website for specific guidelines and deadlines.
Fun facts:
- Royal Mail has been responding to letters to Santa since 1955!
- Over 1 million letters are sent to Santa's Grotto every year.
- The Santa's Grotto team works tirelessly to respond to every letter, often with the help of volunteers and local schools.
So, get writing and send your letter to Santa today!