Father Christmas at Arlington Court (sensory friendly)
Join us for a sensory-friendly Father Christmas experience on 21, 22 and 23 December at 3pm. These sessions feature quiet surroundings (no music), soft lighting, and reduced capacity to help create a relaxed atmosphere.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Join us for a sensory-friendly Father Christmas experience on 21, 22 and 23 December at 3pm - 3:30pm. These sessions feature quiet surroundings (no music), soft lighting, and reduced capacity to help create a relaxed atmosphere.
Come to our festive grotto in the stables harness room and meet our traditional green Father Christmas who is visiting Arlington Court.
All good children will receive a present. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Accompanying adults do not need to book tickets but normal admission still applies on arrival.
Please note that when you book a 30 minute time slot, Father Christmas will see you within that 30 minute slot, however there could be a 5-25 minute wait. Please check in with Elf on your arrival.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Includes present | £6.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Please enter via visitor reception who will give you directions to Father Christmas at the Carriage Museum stable block.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress up warmly as there may be a wait to meet Father Christmas and the stable can be chilly.
- Accessibility
Pushchairs and wheelchairs welcome. Where possible, we aim to have the shuttle buggy running which can collect passengers to take them to the Carriage Museum, this depends on volunteer availability.
- Other
Please note that when you book a 30 minute time slot, Father Christmas will see you within that 30 minute slot, however there could be a 5-25 minute wait. Please check in with Elf on your arrival.
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