A Magical Meeting with Father Christmas at Hoghton Tower
Visitors journey through a festively decorated Elizabethan manor house to meet Father Christmas' elves, help the Reindeer Keeper prepare food, and see the busy Postmaster checking the nice list. Families gather for story-time with Mrs Claus before meeting Father Christmas by the roaring log fire in the grand Banqueting Hall. Children can share their holiday wishes, marvel at the decorated Christmas tree, and visit the Toy Workshop to receive a special gift.
Sun, Dec 20, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Child tickets (ages 0–1, 1–3, 4–6 and 7+) £20 each; each includes one free adult. Additional adult ticket £5. Children’s lunch package £7 (cheese or ham sandwich); pre-booking is advised to ensure availability. On Sunday 20 December, site admission fees also apply: £3 per car or pedestrian group of up to 6, cash only.
Food & Drink
The tearoom offers sandwiches, cakes and drinks for adults to buy, plus a £7 children’s lunch package with a sandwich, drink, crisps, biscuit and fruit or raisins; pre-book the package, and items are subject to availability.
Parking
Allow time to park and walk approximately 5–10 minutes up to the House. The driveway and car park are extremely busy on Farmers’ Market Day, Sunday 20 December 2026. Site admission fees of £3 per car or pedestrian group of up to 6, cash only, also apply that day.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive five minutes before your booked session, but no more than five minutes before its start at the entrance.
- Allow time to park and walk approximately 5–10 minutes uphill to the House, especially on Farmers’ Market Day.
- Dress warmly and appropriately for the weather because you may need to wait outside.
- Book a children’s lunch package for the visit day if you want one, as availability is not guaranteed without pre-booking.
- Check your booking carefully before finalising it, as tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and changes cannot be accommodated.
Special Events & Promotions
- Each child ticket includes one free adult; additional adults require a separate ticket.
- Children’s lunch packages are sold separately and should be pre-booked.
- Tickets are available for Sunday 20 December, which coincides with the final Farmers’ Market of 2026; site admission fees also apply that day.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do during the visit?
Along the way, children can meet Father Christmas’s elves, help the Reindeer Keeper prepare food, see the Postmaster, and hear a story with Mrs Claus. Each child can also visit the Toy Workshop and receive a gift.
What ages can attend, and do children need tickets?
Children of all ages can attend, and every child needs a ticket. Each child ticket includes one adult.
How long does a session last, and what happens if I arrive late?
Sessions last approximately one hour and tickets are valid only for the booked session. Entry at another time is not guaranteed if you arrive late.
Can I buy food at Hoghton Tower?
The tearoom serves sandwiches, cakes and drinks for adults. A children’s lunch package can be pre-booked for the visit day; dietary requirements can be included, but food cannot be guaranteed free from allergen cross-contamination.
Is there anything else happening on the visit day?
The final Farmers’ Market of 2026 is also taking place on 20 December. The driveway and car park are expected to be extremely busy that day, and site admission fees apply.
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