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, start traditions and come on a fantastical journey with his helpers to find the 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 entry charges apply.
If you have queries about your tickets, please contact Kingston Lacy on 01202 883402 or by emailing kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk We may be able to accommodate dates changes where availability allows.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult An additional adult accompanying a child | £5.00 |
| Child Child, with one accompanying adult per child | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 0-12.
- Meeting point
Bring your tickets to Visitor Reception to be directed to the storytelling location.
- What to bring and wear
You will be walking outside for some of the experience, so 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. 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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