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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.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child Child ticket accompanied by one adult£18.00
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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.

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

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