Storytime with Mother Christmas
Meet Mother Christmas for Storytime in the Lacock festive grotto. A cosy, magical experience to delight young visitors and get everyone excited for Christmas.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Get comfy, listen carefully and be ready for a Christmas story. Storytime with Mother Christmas includes a gift and lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Each child event ticket also includes entry to the abbey grounds, cloister and decorated Great Hall. Normal admission applies for non-member adults.
Free parking for National Trust members £5.00 parking for non National Trust members
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All adults free but normal admission applies | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The Christmas grotto is on the ground floor accessed via the abbey cloister, with some steps. If you require step free access please let us know and we will accommodate you.
- Meeting point
Meet in Lacock visitor reception to start your visit. It's a short walk to the grotto from the abbey gates so please allow at least 15 minutes to get to there.
- Suitability for children
Recommended for children under the age of 12
- What to bring and wear
Dress in your festive best, but wrap up warm. The grotto is cosy but there is a short walk through the grounds to get there.
- Other
The experience will last approximately 25 minutes, each audience has a maximum of 12 places so booking is essential. This event is aimed at children of Primary School age. presents will be available for 0-2, 3-5 & 6+ Each child ticket also includes free entry to the abbey grounds, cloister and decorated Great Hall. Each accompanying adult will need to pay the normal admission fee, National Trust members go free. Accompanying adults do not require event tickets in addition to grounds entry purchased on the day
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