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Story time with St. Nicholas

Enter the festively decorated Dovecote to meet St. Nicholas, hear a special Christmas story, and receive a Christmas gift.

  • Booking essential

As part of this special event, families can meet St. Nicholas under the twinkling lights of the historic dovecote.

Up to eight children at a time will be able to get cosy as they take part in a fun story time and receive a small gift. It's also the perfect photo opportunity if you want to share the memory.

Please note that the dovecote is limited for space so every child should be accompanied by one adult only. Tickets are £8 per child; their accompanying adult will not need a ticket.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £8.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This event is aimed at children 3 - 10. Everyone is welcome.

Meeting point

Please check in at the barn visitor reception at least ten minutes before your event time. Here you will get a special ticket to take to the dovecote. The barn is approx. 500m from the main carpark.

What to bring and wear

Wear warm clothes as the dovecote is unheated and can be quite chilly at this time of year.

Accessibility

The dovecote is accessible with a small lip over the entrance. The path to the dovecote is cobbled. The surface inside the dovecote is also historic, uneven cobblestones.

Other

Children must be accompanied. Please note that the dovecote is limited for space so every child should be accompanied by one adult only.

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