Animal Crackers Christmas at Lyme
Step into an imagined house where Christmas has been interrupted by an animal takeover. Seeking refuge from extreme rain, the house becomes home to a menagerie of magnificent and unusual beasts.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Christmas starts with a bang as the carnival comes to Lyme. Leave your brolly at the door and join in the Christmas revelry with a host of amazing animals. During your visit you can collect any miss-laid eggs, relax with cows, and enjoy Karaoke with badgers, all while enjoying the historic house dressed up for a traditional Lyme Christmas.
Join in the theatrical fun as Animal Crackers takes you on a self-guided visual journey of mischievous merrymaking through the house designed by The Strange Train Company.
Everyday between 1 - 24 December, 11am-3pm (last entry)
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children of all ages
- Meeting point
Collect tickets in the ticket office in the courtyard.
- Accessibility
The route is fully accessible, please ask a member of staff for further information on your arrival.
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