Royal Mail – Free Personalised Reply Letter from Santa

Overview

Every Christmas, Royal Mail answers children's letters to Santa for free. Write to Santa's Grotto in Reindeerland, add a stamp, and a reply letter from Father Christmas arrives in the post before Christmas.

How to Claim

1. Help your child write their letter to Santa.
2. Write your full name and address clearly on the letter (and on the back of the envelope) so Santa can reply.
3. Address it to: Santa/Father Christmas, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ.
4. Add a stamp and post it by Wednesday 9 December 2026.
5. Santa's reply arrives by post before Christmas.

Requirements

• A stamped letter (first or second class)
• A full return address on the letter
• Posted by 9 December 2026

Important Terms

• The reply itself is free — you only pay for the stamp you send it with
• Braille, large-print and BSL replies can be requested by emailing santamail@royalmail.com
• Letters posted after the deadline may not get a reply

Tips

• Post early in late November or the first week of December — the elves get busy.
• Second-class stamps are fine and cheaper.
• Keep the reply — it makes a lovely keepsake for younger children.