A magical family Christmas at Quarry Bank

Magical Christmas Events

• Enchanted Winter Walk

  With festive lighting and illuminated walkways, wander through the Upper Garden on the Enchanted Winter Walk. Keep an eye out for Mrs. Claus preparing the sleigh for Christmas Eve, and little ones, don’t forget to pick up your reindeer food ready for the big day.

  This experience will take approximately 30 minutes for a wander through the gardens, some time with Mrs. Claus and a warming drink.

  Tickets £9.50 per person. Price includes entry and luxury hot drink for adults, and for children tickets include entry, reindeer food and child size luxury hot drink. Admission charges do not apply.

  Session dates:

  • Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 November
  • Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 December
  • Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 December
  • Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 December

  To find out more and to book tickets please click here.

  To arrange a carer ticket, please make your booking and then email quarrybank@nationaltrust.org.uk with your booking details, so this can be arranged for you.

• A Quiet Visit with Father Christmas - Neurodiverse Friendly

  Christmas is for everyone, and this year we are once again delighted to offer neurodiverse friendly sessions to meetof course the chance to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.

  These sessions will host fewer guests, no music will be played, with fewer people around. The relaxed atmosphere will give ticket holders the opportunity to explore as they'd like in their own time. These sessions are open to guests of any age who have additional needs.

  Tickets £13 per child. Admission charges do not apply.

  Session dates:

  • Saturday 30 November
  • Thursday 19 December

  To find out more and to book tickets please click here.

• Family winter theatre - JACK!

  For as long as tales have been told, the character of Jack has been a constant presence in stories. Sometimes clever and cunning, sometimes lazy and foolish, but always coming out on top, fairy tales, folklore and nursery rhymes are full of tales of a lad named Jack.

  Now, in this new musical for families and children, discover the truth behind the original fairytale hero. Brought to you by Little Seeds Music, join Jack in his many guises as he seeks his fortune, finds the love of his life, learns the perils of a pail of water and, of course, takes on the fearsome giant. JACK! features traditional stories, original songs, and brilliant live music. With lots of opportunities to join in, families will be singing along before you can say Fee Fie Fo Fum!

  Two performances will take place on Saturday 14 December.

  Tickets - Adult £11| Child £8. Admission charges do not apply.

  To find out more and book tickets please click here.

  To arrange a carer ticket, please make your booking and then email quarrybank@nationaltrust.org.uk with your booking details, so this can be arranged for you.

• Sold out - Baby and toddler festive play session with Father Christmas

  Join us for the Christmas baby and toddler activity play session, with a special visit from Father Christmas and a gift just for your little one.

  for the children to play with. Father Christmas will make a special visit, giving each child a gift and there will be an opportunity to take a photo with the man himself. Suitable for children aged six months to five years.

  Tickets £13 per child. Admission charges do not apply.

  Session dates:

  • Friday 22 November SOLD OUT
  • Friday 29 November SOLD OUT
  • Friday 6 December SOLD OUT
  • Friday 13 December SOLD OUT
  • Friday 20 December SOLD OUT

  To find out more please click here.

• Sold out - Meet Father Christmas

  Wish lists at the ready! Join us for a special 30-minute session of festive activities and crafts, including a private family visit to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.

  Tickets £13 per child. Admission charges do not apply.

  Session dates:

  • Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November SOLD OUT
  • Sunday 1 December SOLD OUT
  • Saturday 7 and 8 December SOLD OUT
  • Saturday 14 and 15 December SOLD OUT
  • Saturday 21 to Monday 23 December SOLD OUT

  To find out more please click here.

• Sold out - Christmas wreath making workshop

  New for 2024, join Head Gardener Lindsay to design and create your own real Christmas wreath, to decorate your home this festive season.

  All the materials and decorations will be provided, allowing you to enjoy a crafternoon over mince pies and a festive hot drink.

  Workshops will take place from 1pm-3pm on the below dates:

  Saturday 23 November. SOLD OUT.

  Wednesday 27 November. SOLD OUT.

  Thursday 5 December. SOLD OUT.

  Tickets £40 per person, and are limited so book early to avoid dissapointment.

  This activity is suitable for those aged 16+ and ideal for people with any level of craft experience.

  Ticket price includes all supplies to make your own wreath for you to take home, mince pie and luxury festive hot drink.

  To find out more please click here.

• Book tickets

  Our Christmas events are very popular, so please book early to secure your preferred date and time.