Beat 4 Autism’s Sensory Christmas Grotto Returns to Torpoint

Beat 4 Autism is bringing back its sensory-friendly Christmas grotto in Torpoint, offering children and families a calmer way to meet Santa.

The not-for-profit organisation, which aims to support parents and carers of individuals with autism and create an autism-friendly community in Torpoint, has confirmed the grotto will return from the 12th to the 14th of December at St James Church.Beat 4 Autism’s sensory-friendly Christmas grotto is returning to Torpoint, with confirmed dates and an adults-only session added to the schedule. The not-for-profit supports parents and carers of individuals with autism and aims to create an autism-friendly community in Torpoint. More details are available at Beat 4 Autism

A Calm Christmas Experience

The grotto is set up to provide an accessible experience for all. Every attendee books a slot, removing the need for queuing and allowing sole use of the grotto throughout their visit.

Organisers said:

“Our magical Christmas grotto offers the chance to visit Santa in a calm and quiet environment. They get to visit Santa, see his magic and take away a gift.”

Santa himself has plenty of experience, having appeared across Cornwall and Devon and even at weddings. The grotto prides itself on being suitable for all children on the SEN spectrum, giving them opportunities they may otherwise miss.

This year, an adult-only grotto experience has also been added, giving parents and carers the chance to relive their childhood.

More details are available at Beat 4 Autism.

Dates and Booking

The grotto will run at St James Church, Torpoint, on the following dates:

• Friday 12th December: 2pm to 5pm

• Saturday 13th December: 10am to 5pm

• Sunday 14th December: 10am to 5pm

• Adults Only Meet & Greet: Sunday 14th December, 7pm to 9pm

All visits must be pre-booked. To book, email Lizeta at beat4autism@gmail.com with the subject line SANTA. Spaces are limited.

Organisers highlighted:

“No queues, no long waits — just a calm, magical, and fully inclusive Christmas grotto experience for everyone (not just for SEN children).”

Secret Santa Spreading Cheer

Alongside the grotto, Beat 4 Autism also runs a community Secret Santa.

“We recognised that many feel at a loss around the festive period. We wanted people to feel appreciated and cared for — so we launched our Secret Santa.”

A donation box and nomination box are placed in the shop, with volunteers delivering donated gifts to people in the community on Christmas Eve.

Beat 4 Autism said they are proud to have started their Secret Santa, and that the wider community has since taken on the tradition, continuing to lift spirits during the festive season.