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Storytelling with Santa

This festive season, join us on an adventure to find Santa in his hidden storybook nook for a cosy Christmas tale, an early gift and a chance to take a photo with the man himself! Pre-book your tickets here. Normal property admission applies.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Santa is stopping at Kingston Lacy this festive season! Make memories, start traditions and come on a fantastical journey with his musical helpers to find his storybook nook, before settling in for a festive tale, an early Christmas gift and a chance to take a picture together with Santa!

Tickets £15 per child (0-12 years old) with one accompanying adult per child.

Five additional accompanying adult tickets are available for each storytelling, £5 per ticket. This is only needed if you have more adults than children in your group. Normal property admission applies for this event.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult An additional adult accompanying a child£5.00
Child Child, with one accompanying adult per child£15.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 0-12.

Meeting point

This event starts in the Laundry, opposite the shop. We will walk a short way into the grounds from here to reach the storytelling nook.

What to bring and wear

The Laundry can be cold in winter and we will be walking outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Accessibility

If you have accessibility needs and would like to attend this event, please call 01202 883402, or email kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk to discuss further. The procession to Santa includes musical instruments and loud noises. Due to limited space, we ask that all pushchairs are left in the buggy park and bag store located at the side of the house.

Other

The experience is a total of an hour, with a storytelling of around 30 minutes.

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