Event Details
Experience a magical family visit to see Father Christmas at the farmyard, plus entry to the decorated house and garden light trail.
The Storytime with Father Christmas sessions will be happening on the following dates/times:
Saturday 6 December
10.45am to 11.30am
12.15pm to 1pm
2pm to 2.45pm
Sunday 7 December
10.45am to 11.30am
12.15pm to 1pm
2pm to 2.45pm
Saturday 13 December
10.45am to 11.30am
12.15pm to 1pm
2pm to 2.45pm
Sunday 14 December
10.45am to 11.30am
12.15pm to 1pm
2pm to 2.45pm
£49.50 per child
£49.50 per adult
Father Christmas and his elves have taken time out of their busy schedule to call into the Oak Barn at the farmyard. Make yourself comfortable, as he has a special festive story he'd like to share with you and the other visiting families.
Children will then have the opportunity to meet Father Christmas and have their photograph taken with him.
The elves will help children make some magic reindeer food (ready to leave out on Christmas Eve), and they will have a small gift for each child to take home.
This session is an upgrade to our usual Storytime with Father Christmas, and includes:
- A hot drink voucher for each adult booked (redeemable in the farmyard cafe)
- Access to the decorated house at any time on the day of your visit*
- Access to the garden and the garden light trail at any time on the day of your visit*
- Access to the farmyard and adventure playground at any time on the day of your visit*
- Parking for one vehicle per transaction
Tickets include access to the Christmas market on the day of your visit.
Autism friendly sessions available - we also offer relaxed sessions, learn more.
Important information
All children ages 0 to 16 years must book tickets for this event and must be accompanied by an adult.
Christmas is the busiest time of year at Chatsworth and, during the market, parking arrangements are different to those you may be used to. Please read the important information included on our Christmas at Chatsworth event page before your visit.
* Please check opening and last entry times for the house, garden and farmyard when planning your day. Please ensure you leave enough time to visit the garden light trail before the garden closes.
Meeting point
Please meet at the farmyard entrance 10 minutes before your session time. Latecomers will not be admitted, and no refunds will be given.
Accessibility
The Oak Barn is located on the upper level of the farmyard. The upper level is accessible by lift. Accessible toilets are available. If you have any questions about access or require a carer ticket, please email [email protected]
Recommended reading
As your ticket includes entry to Christmas at Chatsworth, we recommend reading the important information included on this event page. Read more.
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