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Christmas Reverse Grotto at Chirk Castle

Meet Father Christmas in our reverse grotto this festive season.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Meet Father Christmas at Chirk Castle's Reverse Grotto every Saturday and Sunday from 28 November to 20 December 2026, between 10.30am and 3.30pm.

Help support Oswestry and Borders Foodbank by bringing along donations of essential food and toiletries for those in need this Christmas.

Times

The basics

Accessibility

Our visitor shuttlebus runs from 10:30am from the Ticket Office, up the steep hill to the castle. There is ramp access to the East Wing, but no step-free access to the rest of the castle interior. Only registered assistance dogs are welcome inside the castle. There is an accessible garden route. Please contact us to borrow a wheelchair or Tramper.

Meeting point

Head to the Ranger Hub at Home Farm near the Ticket Office to make your donation and meet Father Christmas

Suitability for children

Children welcome

What to bring and wear

This event takes place in a covered outdoor area, please wrap up warm.

Upcoming events

Christmas at Chirk Castle: The Snow Queen 

Enjoy a day of winter wonder as Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen transforms Chirk Castle's historic State Rooms into a world of icy enchantment, with handcrafted scenery, immersive storytelling and festive family fun.

Event summary

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28 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 33 other dates or times