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Christmas storytelling

Enjoy the magic of Christmas through festive stories told in a cosy castle tower room.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Be enchanted this Christmas by festive tales of dragons, knights, and castles as part of winter storytelling on selected weekend dates. Running throughout the day and 15-20 minutes in length, these tales are held in a Christmas grotto tower room. Suitable for young children and perfect short drop-in sessions for families.

29, 30 November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 December

11.30am - 2.30pm

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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

Suitable for families.

Meeting point

Please ask at visitor reception or the castle gate for meeting place.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

The route to the castle is over gravelled paths. There is level access to the castle courtyard area. There are some areas of the castle that are not accessible by wheelchair. The first-floor tower room is accessed via a staircase from the castle courtyard (not accessible by wheelchair). Please see the Facilities and access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle for further information.

Other

Sessions are volunteer led and dates and times may occasionally change – please check at visitor reception when you arrive.

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