Reverse Christmas grotto at Chirk Castle
Enjoy the gift of giving when you meet Father Christmas by leaving a donation for Oswestry and Borders Foodbank.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Christmas is a time for giving, and what better way to give back than by donating to the Oswestry and Borders Foodbank?
On weekends only, from 30 November until 22 December, Father Christmas will be joining us to say thank you for your generous donations. Visit our unique Reverse Grotto and meet Father Christmas between 10.30am and 3.30pm. By donating essential items, you’ll be helping those in need. We are collecting non-perishable food items such as tinned fruit and vegetables, pasta, tea and coffee, juice, UHT milk, and toiletries.
You can drop off your donations at our ticket office during opening hours any day this December.
Please check the foodbank's website for details on what is most needed at the moment: https://oswestryandborders.foodbank.org.uk/
Please note: normal admission charges apply if you wish to visit the castle and garden.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children are very welcome.
- Meeting point
The Ranger's Hub near the Ticket Office at Home Farm
- What to bring and wear
Please dress according to the weather. Christmas jumpers are encouraged.
- Accessibility
The area outside Home Farm is cobbled and uneven. Registered assistance dogs welcome in the gardens and castle. Our visitor shuttlebus runs from the Ticket Office, up the steep hill to the castle. There is no wheelchair or step-free access to the castle interior, but there is a step-free route of the garden. Contact us to borrow and reserve a wheelchair or to hire our Tramper.
Upcoming events
Ranger led estate guided walk at Chirk Castle
Put on your walking boots and join our volunteer ranger for a tour of the Chirk Castle estate.
Breakfast with Father Christmas at Chirk Castle
Create some magical memories with your family by joining Father Christmas for a festive breakfast in our tea room.
Chirk Castle's magical star spotter sheet
Embark on a magical journey at Chirk Castle this Christmas, as you hunt for hidden stars in our frosted gardens.
Supper with Father Christmas at Chirk Castle
Get into the Christmas spirit and make some magical memories as you join Father Christmas for a festive supper in our tearoom.