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Father Christmas at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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Experience the Magic of Christmas with Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Barons’ Hall. Cherish and create new family traditions with a special visit to see Father Christmas at Raby Castle. Bells will ring and footmen will guide you up to the beautifully decorated Castle, adorned with twinkling lights and shimmering baubles. Let the excitement build as you climb the Grand Staircase and gather in the magnificent Barons Hall where Father Christmas awaits with a warm welcome. Surrounded by the grandeur of this historic setting, families can gather together to enjoy laughter, festive fun and enchanting atmosphere. With the glow of Christmas lights and the timeless charm of Raby Castle all around, this heartwarming experience is sure to create special memories for children and their adults alike.

This popular event will take place in the grandest room of them all in the Castle, the Barons’ Hall. Please note this is a first-floor room and there is a large flight of stairs to reach this location. Pushchairs will need to be left downstairs.  For anyone unable to access this location, a small number of accessible sessions will be available on the ground floor of the castle, please contact admin@raby.co.uk as early as possible as numbers are limited.

Premium Ticket:
45 minute performance in The Barons’ Hall full of singing, storytelling and laughter
A gift given by Father Christmas
Photography Opportunities
Access to the Raby Castle at Christmas event between, 11am – 4pm
Access to vast Deer Park where red and fallow deer roam, 10am – 4pm
Access to the stunning 5 acre Walled Gardens, 10am – 4pm

November: Sat 21st, Sun 22nd, Sat 28th, Sun 29th
December: Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Mon 21st, Tues 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thurs 24th

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
1 Adult & 1 Child£32.00 per ticket type
Additional Adult£9.00 per ticket type
Premium (1 Child 1 Adult)£38.00 per ticket type
Premium (Additional Adult)£16.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Season (21 Nov 2026 - 24 Dec 2026)
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Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

* Selected dates from 21st November - 24th December.

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