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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

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All 1 Child£10.00
All 2 Children£20.00
All 3 Children£30.00
All 4 Children£40.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Accompanying adult£0.00
Check admission prices

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Meet at the castle porch.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing that is suitable for the weather and sensible footwear (no stilettos).

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.

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.

Contact info

Dunster Castle and Watermill

Upcoming events

Dunster Castle School of Magic - The Spellbound Familiars Trail 

Dunster Castle School of Magic is in chaos and we need your help.

Event summary

on
30 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

Siege of Dunster Displays 

Wander through the house and discover 17th Century highlights in the castle's collection.

Event summary

on
30 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

Victorian Kitchen Tours 

Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.

Event summary

on
30 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

Event summary

on
30 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 14:00 to 15:30+ 3 other dates or times