Event
18th December 2026 - 23rd December 2026
Storytime with Father Christmas at Chatsworth Farmyard
Enjoy a magical visit to the farmyard as Father Christmas shares a festive story. Includes farmyard and playground entry.
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18th December 2026 - 23rd December 2026
£23 per child | £19 per adult
Multiple sessions available on:
Friday 18 December
Saturday 19 December
Sunday 20 December
Monday 21 December
Tuesday 22 December
Wednesday 23 December
Father Christmas and his elves have taken time out of their busy Christmas schedule to drop into the farmyard at Chatsworth. You can meet them in the Oak Barn, where Father Christmas will share one of his favourite seasonal stories with you and other visiting families.
You'll also have the opportunity to meet him (remember to charge your cameras/phones).
Afterwards, you can make some reindeer food with the elves, ready to leave out on Christmas Eve, and will receive a small gift to take home.
Tickets include:
- the storytime session with Father Christmas at the farmyard
- reindeer food making with the elves
- a small gift for each child (suitable for ages up to 11)
- access to the farmyard and adventure playground*
- a hot drink voucher for adult ticketholders from the farmyard cafe
- parking for one vehicle per transaction
For session times and full details please see here.
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