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 entry charges apply.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Santa is stopping at Kingston Lacy this festive season! Make memories and start traditions, before settling in for a festive tale, an early Christmas gift and a chance to take a picture together with Santa!
We all know that Santa makes everyone’s dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out even he sometimes needs an extra pair of hands. Discover the tale of Santa's most unexpected little helper and take a sneak peek behind the scenes on the most magical night of the year.
The story is brought to life by Santa himself, complete with magical surprises and moments for everyone to take part.
Tickets £15.50 per child (0-12 years old). Each child ticket includes one accompanying adult
Eight 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 admission charges will apply (National Trust members will need to show their membership cards at Visitor Reception and non-members will need to pay the admission price (from £23 per adult, £11.50 per child) or join the National Trust).
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult An additional adult | £5.00 |
| Child One child and one accompanying adult | £15.50 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- 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. 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.
- Meeting point
Bring your tickets to Visitor Reception to be directed to the storytelling location.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for children aged 0-12.
- What to bring and wear
We'll be nice and cosy once you're with Santa. We recommend dressing for the weather so you can enjoy the rest of your visit and the other experiences available on the day.
- Other
The experience is a total of an hour, with a storytelling of around 30 minutes.
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