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A relaxed audience with Father Christmas at Trelissick

Join Father Christmas for a relaxed storytelling session in the stable yard.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Father Christmas brings festive magic to the stable yard this December, where he’ll tell a special story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick. Once the storytelling has finished, he’ll hand out a small gift at the end to each child.

On 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 December join Father Christmas for a relaxed storytelling session in the stable yard at 3.30pm.

This is an accessible session aimed at providing Trelissick’s ‘An Audience with Father Christmas’ as a more relaxed and calmer Father Christmas experience. With reduced noise levels and crowds, we hope to create a less stressful environment with Father Christmas.

The festive story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick will last approximately 20-30 minutes with time at the end to receive a small gift from Father Christmas.

A limited number of ear defenders and sensory toys will be available for use in the relaxed sessions on the day and an access statement is available from our website.

If you have any additional questions regarding this event, please contact us at trelissick@nationaltrust.org.uk

Tickets cost £6 per child, £4 per adult. All adults attending An Audience with Father Christmas are required to have an adult ticket. We are unable to process refunds.

Please note that normal admission charges to Trelissick apply, admission for a family including 2 adults and up to 3 children, is £42.50. Admission is free for National Trust members.

Only assistance dogs are permitted at this event.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £4.00
Child £6.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Story aimed at children aged 3 years and up

Meeting point

After admission through visitor reception make your way to the stable yard with your tickets and a volunteer will greet you.

What to bring and wear

Wear warm clothes as it can be chilly in the stables and feel free to bring blankets.

Accessibility

An access statement is available from the Trelissick website, there are some steep slopes in the garden. Please be aware that assistance dogs only are permitted in the stables. Accessible toilet and blue badge parking available, there is a step-free and wheelchair accessible route to the stables.

Other

Please note this a group family experience, not a 1:1 with Father Christmas. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Story is approx. 20-30 mins with time at the end to collect a small gift. Babies (under 18 months) not requiring a gift can enter with the family for free. However, if you would like a gift for your baby, please book a child ticket. Normal admission charges still apply, free admission to National Trust members

Contact info

National Trust Box Office

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