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Father Christmas at Arlington Court - SOLD OUT

Our traditional green father Christmas will be returning to his grotto in the stables at Arlington Court this year on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Come to our festive grotto in the stables harness room and meet our traditional green Father Christmas who is visiting Arlington Court for one weekend.

All good children will receive a present. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Accompanying adults do not need to book tickets but normal admission still applies on arrival.

Please note that when you book a 30 minute time slot, Father Christmas will see you within that 30 minute slot, however there could be a 5-25 minute wait. Please check in with Elf on your arrival.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child Includes present£6.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Please enter via visitor reception who will give you directions to Father Christmas at the Carriage Museum stable block.

What to bring and wear

Please dress up warmly as there may be a wait to meet Father Christmas and the stable can be chilly.

Accessibility

Pushchairs and wheelchairs welcome. Where possible, we aim to have the shuttle buggy running which can collect passengers to take them to the Carriage Museum, this depends on volunteer availability.

Other

Please note that when you book a 30 minute time slot, Father Christmas will see you within that 30 minute slot, however there could be a 5-25 minute wait. Please check in with Elf on your arrival. Normal admission prices and car parking charges apply for accompanying adults who are not National Trust members. National Trust members get free entry and car parking.

Contact info

National Trust box office

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