Meet Father Christmas at Dunster Castle
Share your Christmas wishes with Father Christmas before he heads off on his trip around the world.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Step into the cosy castle where Father Christmas is getting ready for his trip around the world.
Settle into the festive atmosphere, share Christmas wishes and receive a gift to take home with you.
Your child's ticket includes meeting Father Christmas, and a present.
Admission to Dunster Castle & Gardens is not included in this ticket. If you are not a National Trust member, you will need to purchase an admission ticket for each adult & child in Visitor Reception when you arrive-admission tickets cannot be booked in advance, and must be purchased on the day. National Trust members and Children under 5 go free.
Please note that pricing for the Father Christmas Experience is £10 per child and time slots are exclusive to the booker. Up to 4 accompanying adults can attend per time slot.
Please arrive at Visitor Reception 20 minutes before your slot. Allow 10 minutes to walk between Visitor Reception and Father Christmas' Grotto inside the castle.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All (1 Child) | £10.00 |
| All (2 Children) | £20.00 |
| All (3 Children) | £30.00 |
| All (4 Children) | £40.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Accompanying Adult | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 03442491895
- Accessibility
Courtesy vehicle will be available to take visitors from the car park to the castle if required. Accessible W.C available outside the front of the castle.
- Meeting point
Meet at the castle porch.
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing that is suitable for the weather and sensible footwear (no stilettos).
- Other
Admission to Dunster Castle & Gardens is not included in this ticket. If you are not a National Trust member, you will need to purchase an admission ticket for each adult & child in Visitor Reception when you arrive-admission tickets cannot be booked in advance, and must be purchased on the day. National Trust members and Children under 5 go free.
Upcoming events
Gilded Treasures Exhibition: 50 Years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle
Celebrate a golden milestone with us through this special exhibition.
Summer of Play 2026: Summer Knights' Quest
The gardens are transforming into a medieval playground this summer!
Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekdays)
Where meals were made, stories were shared and servants kept the castle running. Head to the once state-of-the-art Victorian Kitchen with one of our knowledgeable tour guides and discover the heart of Victorian life at Dunster Castle.
Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekends)
Where meals were made, stories were shared and servants kept the castle running. Head to the once state-of-the-art Victorian Kitchen with one of our knowledgeable tour guides and discover the heart of Victorian life at Dunster Castle.