Christmas at the Museum 2025
Mr and Mrs Claus are back!
Our Festive Fun weekends were very popular last year so make sure you book early and don’t miss out.
Children can expect a 15-minute interactive meeting with Mr and Mrs Claus in our winter woodland Grotto. Each child will receive a present from Santa, a sweet treat and opportunities for photographs. You can also write a letter to Santa.
On the day activities:
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Santa's Grotto visit with Mr and Mrs Claus (including present, selection box and photo)
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Letter writing to Santa
Children’s tickets are priced at £15. Children under 1 years old go free but won’t receive a present from Santa.
Adults don’t need a ticket to accompany children on the above Santa's Grotto package.
Please book a time slot on your chosen day to visit Mr and Mrs Claus and take part in our festive activities.
Christmas Crafts and the Elf trail in the museum are free with museum admission.
Dates: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2025.
Slot times start at: 10:30, 10:50, 11:10, 11:30, (relaxed session), 11:50, 12:50, 13:10, 13:30, 13:50, 14:30 (relaxed session), 14:50, 15:10 & 15:30. Your visit with Mr and Mrs Claus will last approx. 15 minutes, please allow time before and after your time slot to take part in the other activities.
Relaxed time slots for Santa's Grotto, for those children who require a quieter environment, are at 11.30am and 2.30pm on each of the above dates.
Museum and café open 10am-4pm.
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Mr and Mrs Claus are back!
Our Festive Fun weekends were very popular last year so make sure you book early and don’t miss out.
Children can expect a 15-minute interactive meeting with Mr and Mrs Claus in our winter woodland Grotto. Each child will receive a present from Santa, a sweet treat and opportunities for photographs. You can also write a letter to Santa.
On the day activities:
-
Santa's Grotto visit with Mr and Mrs Claus (including present, selection box and photo)
-
Letter writing to Santa
Children’s tickets are priced at £15. Children under 1 years old go free but won’t receive a present from Santa.
Adults don’t need a ticket to accompany children on the above Santa's Grotto package.
Please book a time slot on your chosen day to visit Mr and Mrs Claus and take part in our festive activities.
Christmas Crafts and the Elf trail in the museum are free with museum admission.
Dates: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2025.
Slot times start at: 10:30, 10:50, 11:10, 11:30, (relaxed session), 11:50, 12:50, 13:10, 13:30, 13:50, 14:30 (relaxed session), 14:50, 15:10 & 15:30. Your visit with Mr and Mrs Claus will last approx. 15 minutes, please allow time before and after your time slot to take part in the other activities.
Relaxed time slots for Santa's Grotto, for those children who require a quieter environment, are at 11.30am and 2.30pm on each of the above dates.
Museum and café open 10am-4pm.
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