Story time with St. Nicholas
Enter the festively decorated Dovecote to meet St. Nicholas, hear a special Christmas story, and receive a Christmas gift.
- Booking essential
As part of this special event, families can meet St. Nicholas under the twinkling lights of the historic dovecote.
Up to eight children at a time will be able to get cosy as they take part in a fun story time and receive a small gift. It's also the perfect photo opportunity if you want to share the memory.
Please note that the dovecote is limited for space so every child should be accompanied by one adult only. Tickets are £8 per child; their accompanying adult will not need a ticket.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child | £8.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is aimed at children 3 - 10. Everyone is welcome.
- Meeting point
Please check in at the barn visitor reception at least ten minutes before your event time. Here you will get a special ticket to take to the dovecote. The barn is 0.3 miles from the main carpark.
- What to bring and wear
Wear warm clothes as the dovecote is unheated and can be quite chilly at this time of year.
- Accessibility
The dovecote is accessible with a small lip over the entrance. The path to the dovecote is cobbled. The surface inside the dovecote is also historic, uneven cobblestones.
- Other
Children must be accompanied. Please note that the dovecote is limited for space so every child should be accompanied by one adult only.
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