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Meet Father Christmas

Ho! Ho! Ho!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Father Christmas has travelled all the way from the North Pole to Ightham Mote to visit us this Christmas.

Father Christmas will be wondering around the house and gardens and is so excited to be meeting you!

Father Christmas will be at Ightham from 11.00 until 12.30 and from 13.15 until 14.30. No booking required.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Father Christmas will be roaming around the house and gardens. See if you can find him!

What to bring and wear

Please dress suitably for potentially wet or cold weather

Accessibility

The garden is steep in places with steps and gravel, cobbles and grass pathways - please speak to staff on arrival for the best route for your needs. Disabled parking is available near visitor reception but there is some gravel in areas of the car park. Pushchairs are permitted in all areas of the garden, but please take care. Take care, there are many open water areas around the garden.

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on
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at
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on
8 Dec 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 30 other dates or times
Event

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on
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at
13:30 to 16:00
Event

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Event summary

on
8 Dec 2023
at
16:00 to 19:30