Meet Father Christmas at The Firs 2024
For two weekends in December, Father Christmas is visiting The Firs along with some of his elves. His best elf will help you make a Christmas decoration before you head to the idyllic cottage to meet Father Christmas and receive a small gift.
- Booking essential
Father Christmas will be at The Firs from the 13-16 December and the 20-23 December along with some of his best elves. Would you like to meet him?
The Firs will be full of Christmas atmosphere with sparkly lights and Christmas trees throughout, ready for you to be greeted by one of the elves who tell you all about your visit which includes. • Visiting Father Christmas in the idyllic cottage where you can tell him what’s on your Christmas list and he’ll have a present for you too. • Help sort out Father Christmas’s letters and parcels in the sorting office ready to be delivered in time for Christmas. • Writing a letter to Father Christmas at the letter writing station before placing it in the speedy delivery post box. • A stop at the craft workshop, where you can create a decoration to take home. • Father Christmas has lost his reindeer; can you spot them all in the gardens. • Take a seat and create a memory in Father Christmas’s sleigh. • Little Al’s Café will be getting into the festive spirit and will be open from 10am-4.30pm for hot drinks, light lunches and seasonal treats.
Tickets are £15 per child with up to two accompanying adults. Please note you are booking the time you are seeing Father Christmas.
To allow you to be more flexible with your visit, you are welcome to arrive on site from 10am-4.30pm on the day of your booking to enjoy our festive activities or visit the café before you visit Father Christmas and can stay as long as you wish.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Additional Adult | £5.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| 1 Child and up to 2 Adults | £15.00 |
| 2 Children and up to 2 Adults | £30.00 |
| 3 Children and up to 2 Adults | £45.00 |
| 4 Children and up to 2 Adults | £60.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children under 12, must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time at the front of the visitor centre where the elves will greet you. Please have your booking confirmation ready to show.
- Accessibility
There is designated mobility parking in the main car park. Wheelchair access to the visitor centre, gardens and ground floor of the cottage. The accessible toilet is located in the visitor centre.
- Other
Please be aware you are booking the time to see Father Christmas. We therefore recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time. We are open for this event from 10am-4.30pm, once you are on site you can stay as long as you wish, to enjoy the Christmas decorations and activities.
Upcoming events
Elgar: the upcoming man. Exploring Elgar’s early works
We are featuring a unique opportunity to hear some of Elgar’s earliest piano and violin pieces in a recital and talk on 8 September.
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days As part of Heritage Open Days, the National Trust is offering free entry to The Firs on Monday 9, Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September (10am – 5pm each day).
Singing class with Valery
Would you like to learn to sing? Try our singing classes with Valery.