Book Father Christmas in Bath tickets & discover a magical Christmas grotto at The Holburne Museum
Father Christmas has found a new home in Bath! Head to the gardens of The Holburne Museum and step into a festive world of stories, songs, gifts and Christmas cheer, brought to life by professional actors and musicians.
- Meet Father Christmas and his magical musical elf Sprinkles
- Step inside Father Christmas' cosy North Pole living room
- Enjoy a 20-minute festive experience featuring professional actors and musicians
- Listen to a Christmas story and join in with a festive song
- Take your own family photos with Father Christmas during your visit
- Children and adults both receive a small gift to take home
- Choose the main Grotto for ages 3 - 11 or My First Christmas for little ones aged 0 - 2
- Warm up afterwards with hot chocolates, festive treats and more at Father Christmas' Café
Choose your Father Christmas in Bath experience
There are two festive experiences to choose from at The Holburne Museum, with the main Grotto designed for children and a gentler sensory-led experience created especially for babies and toddlers.
- Father Christmas Grotto: A 20-minute experience with Father Christmas, professional actors and musicians, featuring a story, song, meet and greet, photo opportunity and small gifts for children and adults. Most suitable for children aged 3 - 11
- My First Christmas: A specially designed experience for ages 0 - 2 with gentle sensory-led moments, soft sounds, twinkling lights and calm, cuddle-friendly discoveries with Father Christmas and Elf Sprinkles
Whether it's their very first Christmas or they're already counting down the sleeps until the big day, Father Christmas in Bath has a festive experience designed with families in mind.
Stories, songs, photos & Christmas gifts at Father Christmas' Grotto
This is more than a quick hello to Father Christmas. Follow the elves into a purpose-built festive space in the gardens of The Holburne Museum and get ready for a Christmas story brought to life by professional performers.
- Meet Father Christmas: Spend time with the man himself during your festive experience
- Elf Sprinkles: Meet Father Christmas' magical musical elf and join in with the festive fun
- Christmas Story: Hear the tale of Father Christmas and the elves' plans to make this Christmas extra special
- Festive Song: Join the performers for a little Christmas music along the way
- Photo Opportunity: Take your own photographs with Father Christmas and Elf Sprinkles
- Christmas Gifts: Children and adults both receive a small gift as part of the Grotto experience
- Extra Gifts: Add further gifts to your booking if you want to make your visit even more special
Celebrate baby's first Christmas with My First Christmas in Bath
Got a very little Christmas fan in the family? My First Christmas is designed especially for babies and toddlers aged 0 - 2, swapping the busier traditional grotto experience for something gentle, cosy and sensory-led.
- Designed for Ages 0 - 2: A Christmas experience created specifically around babies and toddlers
- Gentle Sensory Play: Discover soft snowflake sounds, twinkling lights and calm sensory moments
- Meet Father Christmas: Introduce little ones to Father Christmas and his playful Elf Sprinkles
- Sensory Gift: Each little visitor receives an elf-crafted sensory gift chosen with tiny senses in mind
- Family Photo: Capture your baby's first festive visit with Father Christmas
Finish your visit with something tasty at Father Christmas' Café, where you can warm up with hot chocolate, coffee or tea and choose from festive treats, cakes, sweet snacks and light bites.
Book Father Christmas in Bath tickets today, choose the experience that suits your little one and start the Christmas countdown at The Holburne Museum!