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Quiet Visits with Father Christmas at the Rock Houses

Longer quieter visits with traditional Father Christmas for those children who need to visit at a quieter time or need extra time.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Our traditional Father Christmas, Mother Christmas and their woodland elves will be at the Rock Houses on the weekends of 30th November and 1 December, 7th and 8th December and 14th and 15th December.

In these quieter sessions, children will get the opportunity to visit Father Christmas in his Rock House grotto, can have a chat with him, receive a gift and have their photo taken. Once they have visited Father Christmas they can make magic reindeer food, make a wish for the world and create a natural bird feeder to take home.

Tickets £10.50 per child. Normal admission applies. Max 6 children per session.

Sessions every 10 minutes from 10am until 10:20.

All children will receive a small gift from Father Christmas. Christmas craft activities will also be available. Help us make some reindeer food and leave it out for Rudolph and friends to enjoy on Christmas Eve.

The tearoom will also be open for delicious seasonal treats.

Admission to the Rock Houses applies to non-members. Free entry for National Trust members and under 5s.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Quiet slot 1 child with accompanying adult.£10.50
Quiet slot 2 children with accompanying adult£21.00
Quiet slot 3 children with accompanying adult£31.50
Quiet slot 4 children with accompanying adult£42.00
Quiet slot 5 children with accompanying adult£53.50
Quiet slot 6 children with accompanying adult£63.00
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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children aged up to 10.

Meeting point

Arrive at Visitor Reception 10 minutes before your visit time.

What to bring and wear

Father Christmas will be in one of the rock houses but the activities will be outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

There are steep hills, uneven ground and some steps.

Other

*These tickets are reserved for children who need to visit at a quiet time, or who need more time for a calmer visit. These sessions have been designed to take into account the additional requirements of some children and families in order to provide an experience special to all.* Tickets to visit Father Christmas at the Rock Houses cost £10.50 per child. A group is limited to a maximum of 6 children (plus accompanying adults). Adults accompanying their children are free of charge but please note that admission to the Rock Houses applies to non-members. Free entry for National Trust members and under 5s. Please arrive at Visitor Reception 10 minutes before the time stated on your ticket.

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