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Meet Father Christmas

This December, make magical memories with a very special visit to Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Step into a Christmas wish at Anglesey Abbey, where Father Christmas is making a special festive visit this winter.

Join Christmas characters on a magical mini adventure before entering the beautifully decorated Lower Gallery of the house. Here, Father Christmas will share a heart-warming Christmas story, bringing the season to life in one of Anglesey Abbey’s most beautiful rooms. And for children, there’s a special and bespoke gift from Keel Toys to take home.

At the end, there’ll also be an opportunity to take a photo with Father Christmas and capture the memory.

With limited spaces available, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

This group storytelling experience is recommended for children aged 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the size of the Lower Gallery, only one adult per child ticket can attend.

This is a group experience, so families will share the storytelling session with other visitors.

If you have any access requirements, please contact us before your visit. We’d be very happy to help make sure your family has the best possible experience.

Please note: normal admission to Anglesey Abbey applies and is not included in this ticket. The house is a 10–15 minute walk from the visitor centre, so please allow plenty of time to reach the Lower Gallery. Late entry cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the event.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per child (includes 1 accompanying adult)£24.95
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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Please get in touch if you have any access requirements, we'd love to work with you to ensure you and your family are able to have the best possible experience. Some of this experience will take place outside on bark chipped paths and grassy surfaces. Only working assistance dogs are allowed at Anglesey Abbey and in the house. Email us at angleseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Meeting point

Please show you booking confirmation on arrival, and make your way to the house courtyard.

Suitability for children

Recommended for children aged 3-10. All children must have a ticket to attend.

What to bring and wear

This event is indoors, there will be an area to store pushchairs and large items of clothing. You will be waiting outside for your session to start. Please dress for the weather.

Other

We have a 'No exchanges or refunds' policy, unless the event has to be cancelled, in which case all bookings will be refunded for the relevant time/date at the associated location. Tickets cannot be transferred to another event, date or time. Please note that the visitor centre is a 15 minute walk to the house, please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your timed slot. Pre-booked tickets only. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Assistance dogs only. Babes in arms are welcome free of charge if you have already purchased a ticket for another child in your family, but they will not receive a gift from Father Christmas. There will be an area to store buggies and large bags, close to the event.

Contact info

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

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