Visit Father Christmas at Gibside

Follow the stars to Gibside Stables for an enchanting encounter with Father Christmas and his elves in this immersive theatre and craft workshop experience.

While Mr. Claus tinkers away he’ll tell tales of his festive adventures before checking who’s made it onto his nice list. Children are invited to join in with the fun. Before Father Christmas says goodbye, families can take their own photographs with him. The elves will then guide the group to Father Christmas’s workshop to decorate a special Christmas keyring and card to take home.

The full Father Christmas experience will last approximately 55 mins. This includes a 25 minute visit to meet Father Christmas with time to take a photo with him, and 25 minutes in the workshop decorating a Christmas keyring and card to take home. Recommended for children aged 3yrs+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

There are 5 relaxed sessions available. These sessions are created for people who feel more comfortable in smaller groups. Find out more on our website.