Christmas Daytime 2026- 10am - 2pm
Visitors step into a festive wonderland featuring live entertainment, Elf Shows, and meet-and-greets with characters including Boothby the Bear and the Grinch. Inside the castle, guests can experience a magical storytime hosted by the Rose Princess. Families can also make holiday creations at the Craft Station and follow both a Christmas Story Trail and a Stamp Trail across the grounds.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Adult: £12.00 + £1.00 booking fee. Child: £10.00 + £1.00 booking fee. Under 3: Free. Concession: £11.00 + £1.00 booking fee. Disabled ticket: £11.00 + £1.00 booking fee, with the option for 1 free carer space. Santa’s Grotto is an additional charge.
Hours
10:00am – 2:00pm.
Accessibility
Disabled tickets include an option for one free carer space.
Pets
Dogs are not permitted onsite during winter events.
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Tips & Advice
- Book admission for your chosen event date, and select a ticket for each person who needs one.
- If you want to visit Santa’s Grotto, plan to go early in your visit because it is first come, first served.
- Allow time for the trails, craft station, storytime and character meet-and-greets, as they are spread across the experience.
- Follow the brown signs to Fonmon from the B4265; the castle warns that using its postcode in SatNav can cause problems.
- Leave dogs at home, as they are not allowed onsite during the winter events.
Special Events & Promotions
- Under-3s enter free.
- Concession tickets are available.
- Disabled visitors can book a ticket with the option of one free carer space.
- Santa’s Grotto is sold separately and is first come, first served.
- The event is daytime-only.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do during the experience?
Activities include Elf Shows and meet-and-greets, meeting Boothby the Bear and the Grinch, storytime with the Rose Princess, crafts, a Christmas Story Trail and a Stamp Trail.
Is Santa’s Grotto included with admission?
No. Santa’s Grotto costs extra and is first come, first served.
Is the event suitable for young children?
It is described as a whole-family experience, and children under three have a free ticket option.
Can I bring a dog?
No. Dogs are not permitted onsite during the winter events.
Is there an access option for a carer?
A disabled ticket has the option of one free carer space.
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