Storytime with Father Christmas
Join us for a magical storytime experience with Father Christmas in his cosy grotto, discover games in the festive Stableyard and crafting in the elves workshop.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Be welcomed into the grotto beneath Stourhead house for a special meeting with Father Christmas.
Listen to an enchanting story told by the man himself, get the chance to meet him, and head home with an early Christmas gift!
Please arrive outside the house at the time indicated on your ticket and allow approximately 10 minutes to walk from the main visitor car park. Stableyard games and crafting activities are available throughout the day from 10.30am to 3pm. The storytime session is suitable for children aged 3 and up.
Due to space in Father Christmas's grotto, we can only admit one adult per child to the story time part of the session.
Please get in touch if you have any access requirements, we'd love to work with you to ensure you and your family are able to have the best possible experience.
Please note that event tickets are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date or time, unless the event is cancelled.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Child ticket accompanied by one adult | £18.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Suitable for children ages 3+
- Meeting point
Meet outside Stourhead house at the time of your ticket.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear season/weather appropriate outdoor shoes and clothes
- Accessibility
Wheelchairs and trampers can be accommodated, please book these as normal with the property.
- Other
Tickets for this event do not include entry to the house and garden. To visit the house and garden, please show a valid membership or purchase a day ticket from visitor reception.
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