Illustration of a santa visit scene (Story Time with Father Christmas and Mrs Claus)
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Story Time with Father Christmas and Mrs Claus

Sheppy's House of Cider offers Story Time with Father Christmas and Mrs Claus in the Old Barn, with tailored sessions, a book for each child, photos, gingerbread, orchard visits, and farm animals.

What to Expect

Personalized story time with Father Christmas and a take-home book.

Event Details

Duration

Sessions run from 10 AM to 3:30 PM

Ages

Sessions tailored for different age groups (under 5s, mixed age, over 5s), all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Neighborhood

Somerset

Timed Entry

Yes

Featured Performers

  • Father Christmas
  • Mrs Claus

Organizer

Sheppy's Cider Ltd

Food & Drink

Handmade gingerbread man included with child ticket. Cafe & Restaurant available on-site.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive, magical, wholesome

Energy Level

Low

Budget

$$

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (4/5)

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $$ – Get tickets
  • Parking: Plenty of free parking on-site for cars and campervans, with disabled parking bays adjacent to the House of Cider. Brit Stop members welcome with prior reservation.
  • Accessibility: The Old Barn is suitable for visitors of all abilities.
  • Pets: Assistance dogs only in buildings; dogs welcome in outdoor areas.

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive just before your booked slot to avoid being asked to wait outside.
  • Ensure you have your booking confirmation QR code ready as a printout or screenshot for check-in.
  • If children are in different age groups, the mixed-age sibling session is recommended for them to attend together.
  • Consider making a full day of it by exploring the orchards or visiting the farm animals before or after your story time.
  • Check your spam folder for the booking confirmation email if it doesn't arrive within 24 hours.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Age-appropriate book included with each child's ticket.
  • Opportunity for private family photos with Father Christmas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the child's ticket?

Each child's ticket includes the story time session, an age-appropriate book to take home, and an activity trail sheet.

Can siblings attend together if they are in different age groups?

Yes, siblings are welcome to attend together. The 'mixed age for siblings' session is recommended for this.

What is the photography policy during the event?

Photography and video are not permitted until the private photo session with Father Christmas at the end.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Old Barn is suitable for visitors of all abilities.

What happens if I don't receive a booking confirmation email?

Please check your spam folder. If you still haven't received it within 24 hours, email events@sheppyscider.com to confirm your booking.

Tags

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Last Updated: Sep 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team