My First Christmas Grotto

at Father Christmas in Bath
Bath Available from Wed 2 Dec to Thu 17 Dec

Designed for ages 0-2

Limited dates available!

Book My First Christmas Grotto tickets & celebrate baby's first Christmas in Bath

Baby's first Christmas just got a little more magical! My First Christmas at The Holburne Museum is a gentle, sensory-led Father Christmas experience created especially for babies and toddlers aged 0 - 2.

  • Introduce your little one to Father Christmas with an experience designed especially for ages 0 - 2
  • Meet Father Christmas and his playful Elf Sprinkles together
  • Discover gentle sensory moments with soft snowflake sounds and twinkling lights
  • Enjoy calm, cuddle-friendly discoveries designed with tiny visitors in mind
  • Take home an elf-crafted sensory gift chosen to soothe and delight little senses
  • Capture a special family photograph with Father Christmas
  • Visit the purpose-built festive space in the gardens of The Holburne Museum in Bath

Forget trying to squeeze baby's first Christmas into a grotto designed for older children. My First Christmas slows things down with a quiet, cosy experience that's all about those very first festive discoveries.

My First Christmas Grotto at The Holburne Museum in Bath

  • Dates: 2nd - 17th December 2026 on selected dates
  • Age Suitability: Specially designed for babies and toddlers aged 0 - 2
  • Times: Sessions run between 9am - 11am on selected dates
  • Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
  • Tickets Include: Sensory-led Christmas experience, time with Father Christmas and Elf Sprinkles, sensory gift and family photo opportunity

Gentle sensory moments, Father Christmas & a special gift for your little one

My First Christmas has been created around little visitors rather than adapting the main Grotto experience. Expect gentle sights and sounds, cosy discoveries and a chance for your baby or toddler to experience the wonder of Father Christmas at their own pace.

  • Father Christmas: Let your little one discover Father Christmas as part of their first festive adventure
  • Elf Sprinkles: Meet Father Christmas' playful elf during your Christmas experience
  • Soft Sounds: Explore gentle snowflake sounds created with tiny ears in mind
  • Twinkling Lights: Watch little eyes light up with gentle festive lights and sensory discoveries
  • Cuddle-Friendly Moments: Enjoy a calm experience created especially for babies and toddlers
  • Sensory Gift: Take home an elf-crafted sensory gift chosen to soothe and delight tiny senses
  • Family Photo: Capture the occasion with a family photograph with Father Christmas

Before or after your experience, head to Father Christmas' Café for hot chocolate, coffee, tea, festive treats, cakes and light bites.

Book My First Christmas Grotto tickets today and make baby's first festive visit to Father Christmas one for the family photo album!

Location

The Holbourne Museum

Great Pulteney St,
Bathwick,
Bath,
Somerset,
BA2 4DB
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How to find us

Father Christmas in Bath takes place in the grounds of The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB.

  • By car: Use BA2 4DB for your sat nav. The museum has a pay-and-display car park, but the organiser warns this can get very busy and recommends considering alternative parking.
  • By train: Bath Spa railway station is around a 15-minute walk from The Holburne Museum.
  • By bus: The Holburne Museum is within walking distance of central Bath's transport links and Park & Ride stops.
  • By foot: Walk along Great Pulteney Street from central Bath. The Holburne Museum is around a 10-minute walk from the city centre. Once inside the grounds, follow signs to the Grotto.
Facilities
  • Fully accessible site
  • Accessible toilets inside The Holburne Museum
  • Gender-neutral, male and female toilets in the museum
  • Additional toilets in the park behind the Grotto
  • Pay-and-display museum car park, although this can get busy
  • Father Christmas' Café serving hot and cold refreshments and festive treats
  • Museum café offering breakfast and lunch
More Info
What age is My First Christmas Grotto suitable for?

My First Christmas Grotto is specially designed for babies and toddlers aged 0–2.

When is My First Christmas Grotto?

My First Christmas Grotto has selected morning sessions in December 2026. Sessions are between 9am and 11am on selected dates from 2nd to 17th December.

Can I park at My First Christmas Grotto?

The Holburne Museum has a pay-and-display car park, but the organiser warns that it can become very busy. Central Bath car parks and Park & Ride are suggested as alternatives.

What do My First Christmas Grotto tickets include?

My First Christmas Grotto includes a gentle sensory-led Christmas experience with Father Christmas and Elf Sprinkles, soft sounds, twinkling lights, calming discoveries, an elf-crafted sensory gift and a family photograph with Father Christmas.

Is Father Christmas in Bath wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Father Christmas in Bath at The Holburne Museum is fully accessible. Accessible toilets are available inside the main museum.

Does Father Christmas in Bath offer carer tickets? If so, how do I book a carer ticket?

Yes. Father Christmas in Bath offers free adult tickets for carers. Contact the organiser directly to arrange a carer ticket.

Is there food and drink at Father Christmas in Bath?

Yes. Father Christmas' Café serves hot chocolate, coffee, tea, festive treats, cakes, sweet snacks and light bites. Breakfast and lunch can also be purchased from The Holburne Museum café.

Where is Father Christmas in Bath?

Father Christmas in Bath takes place in a purpose-built space within the gardens of The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB.

Can I take photos at Father Christmas in Bath?

Yes. Families are encouraged to take photos and videos during the Father Christmas in Bath performance, including taking their own photograph with Father Christmas and Elf Sprinkles.

Can I get a refund for Father Christmas in Bath?

Tickets for Father Christmas in Bath are non-refundable once purchased. Exchanges to another time slot may be considered subject to availability and at the Grotto's discretion, with requests made in writing by email at least 48 hours in advance.

What do Father Christmas in Bath tickets include?

In the main Grotto, tickets include a 20-minute Father Christmas experience with professional actors and musicians, a meet and greet with Father Christmas, the chance to take your own photo with Father Christmas and Elf Sprinkles, and a small gift for both children and adults.

My First Christmas has separate age-specific inclusions.

Are these the cheapest tickets for Father Christmas in Bath?

Yes, we guarantee price match or better. If you can find them cheaper, we want to match it so please get in touch here.

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