Father Christmas and his elves have taken time out of their busy schedule to drop into the festive farmyard at Chatsworth, with special storytime sessions taking place between Friday 18th to Wednesday 23rd December.

What to expect

Father Christmas will be sharing one of his favourite seasonal stories with young visitors in Oak Barn, with the readings taking place at various times throughout the day. After the story, children will have the opportunity to meet the man himself and take a photo to treasure the moment.

Afterwards, visitors can make some reindeer food with the elves, ready to leave out on Christmas Eve, before receiving a small gift to take home.

How to attend

Storytime will be available from Friday 18th to Wednesday 23rd December, at various times throughout the day between 10:15am and 4:15pm. A British Sign Language interpretation will be available at the sessions on Monday 21st December, and relaxed sessions for children with autism or special educational needs will take place on Monday 21st December at 10:15am and Tuesday 22nd December at 2:00pm.

Tickets cost £23 per child and £19 per adult. All tickets include access to the farmyard and adventure playground, as well as a hot drink voucher for adult ticketholders.

Storytime with Father Christmas is also available with Christmas at Chatsworth tickets, allowing access to the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground.

Book tickets online at https://www.chatsworth.org/events/storytime-with-father-christmas/

This event is organised by the Chatsworth House Trust.