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Meet Father Christmas at Dunster Castle

Sat 12 Dec · 11:00

Dunster Castle and Watermill

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Step into the cosy castle where Father Christmas is getting ready for his trip around the world. Settle into the festive atmosphere, share Christmas wishes and receive a gift to take home with you. Your child's ticket includes meeting Father Christmas, and a present. Admission to Dunster Castle & Gardens is not included in this ticket. If you are not a National Trust member, you will need to purchase an admission ticket for each adult & child in Visitor Reception when you arrive-admission tickets cannot be booked in advance, and must be purchased on the day. National Trust members and Children under 5 go free. Please note that pricing for the Father Christmas Experience is £10 per child and time slots are exclusive to the booker. Up to 4 accompanying adults can attend per time slot. Please arrive at Visitor Reception 20 minutes before your slot. Allow 10 minutes to walk between Visitor Reception and Father Christmas' Grotto inside the castle.

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Meet Father Christmas at Dunster Castle takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Tuesday, 22 December 2026.

Meet Father Christmas at Dunster Castle is held at Dunster Castle and Watermill in Weston-super-Mare (Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset).

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Tickets for Meet Father Christmas at Dunster Castle can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Meet Father Christmas at Dunster Castle

📅 Saturday, 12 December 2026 – Tuesday, 22 December 2026🕖 11:00📍 Dunster Castle and Watermill

About This Event

Step into the cosy castle where Father Christmas is getting ready for his trip around the world.

Settle into the festive atmosphere, share Christmas wishes and receive a gift to take home with you.

Your child's ticket includes meeting Father Christmas, and a present.

Admission to Dunster Castle & Gardens is not included in this ticket. If you are not a National Trust member, you will need to purchase an admission ticket for each adult & child in Visitor Reception when you arrive-admission tickets cannot be booked in advance, and must be purchased on the day. National Trust members and Children under 5 go free.

Please note that pricing for the Father Christmas Experience is £10 per child and time slots are exclusive to the booker. Up to 4 accompanying adults can attend per time slot.

Please arrive at Visitor Reception 20 minutes before your slot. Allow 10 minutes to walk between Visitor Reception and Father Christmas' Grotto inside the castle.