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Father Christmas

30 Nov | Selected days| Various times

 

This Christmas, join us in Admiral’s House for our very own slice of the North Pole right here in Greenwich. 

 

Old Royal Father Christmas and his granddaughter (nicknamed Helper-Bean) have made themselves at home and can’t wait to meet you all. Come and meet Father Christmas and feel the Christmas magic as he reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, before receiving a special gift and having the opportunity to take your own photo with him.  

For families with very young children and babies, or children who would like a similar experience to the standard sessions but may benefit from a slightly quieter and gentler approach, we recommend booking our ‘Babies and Toddlers Father Christmas' sessions.

 

 

Relaxed Sessions: Sat 6, Sun 7, Sat 13, Sun 14, Sat 20, Sun 21, Mon 22 December – 10.15am 2025

These sessions are adapted to be more accessible and will have a more relaxed environment. Each session will be drop-in, so you are welcome to arrive at any point during the session (with last entry fifteen minutes before the end time), so there’s less pressure to have to arrive for a very specific time. Once you have arrived, you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like (up until the end of your session).   

 

The content of the sessions will be adapted from the standard sessions. Father Christmas will be seated on the floor, to help make the space feel a little less daunting, and he will be a little more mobile, meaning there is no pressure to feel you need to sit or stand still for a set amount of time. Father Christmas and his helper will be paying even closer attention to how families and children are feeling in the space and will adjust the session and their interactions as best as they can to help everyone enjoy the event in a way that suits them. Due to this, Father Christmas is not guaranteed to read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, but he may read some or all the story during the sessions if it feels appropriate.  Children will come away with a Christmas gift, and families will be able to take a photo with Father Christmas if they would like, but there will be no pressure.   

 

Please Note: 

  • If you would like to take a photo of your own group, please note this must be done on your own personal device, there is no professional photographer. 
  • Up to two adults per child ticket. On the day there might be additional adults tickets on first come basic in person.

 

This event takes place at Admiral's House click here for map

 

Important notice: Due to the historical nature of the building the Admiral's House is limited to 1 wheelchair access guest per performance & unfortunately no electric wheelchairs / electric mobility scooters etc.

Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable

Ticket options

  • Child (Father Christmas)
    Child (Father Christmas)
    £15.00

    Children aged 16 and under ticket. Children accompanied by adults at all time (for free under 1’s please book ‘Babes in Arms’ ticket below). •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall. Please be aware that all children are the responsibility of adults accompanying them. Max two adults per paid child ticket, 2nd free adult ticket book below.

    0 16 max

    Children aged 16 and under ticket. Children accompanied by adults at all time (for free under 1’s please book ‘Babes in Arms’ ticket below). •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall. Please be aware that all children are the responsibility of adults accompanying them. Max two adults per paid child ticket, 2nd free adult ticket book below.

  • Child Universal Credit (Father Christmas)
    Child Universal Credit (Father Christmas)
    £5.00

    Children aged 16 and under ticket. Children accompanied by adults at all time (for free under 1’s please book ‘Babes in Arms’ ticket below). •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall. Please be aware that all children are the responsibility of adults accompanying them. Max two adults per paid child ticket, 2nd free adult ticket book below. (Limited availability per performance) Proof of eligibility will be required for this ticket.

    0 4 max

    Children aged 16 and under ticket. Children accompanied by adults at all time (for free under 1’s please book ‘Babes in Arms’ ticket below). •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall. Please be aware that all children are the responsibility of adults accompanying them. Max two adults per paid child ticket, 2nd free adult ticket book below. (Limited availability per performance) Proof of eligibility will be required for this ticket.

  • Wheelchair access | 1 child + 1 adult (Father Christmas)
    Wheelchair access | 1 child + 1 adult (Father Christmas)
    £15.00

    Children accompanied by adults at all time. •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall. Due to the historical nature of the building the Admiral's House is limited to 1 wheelchair access guest per performance & unfortunately no electric wheelchairs / electric mobility scooters etc. If required you can book 'Personal Assistant' and or 'Adult extra' ticket below

    0 1 max

    Children accompanied by adults at all time. •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall. Due to the historical nature of the building the Admiral's House is limited to 1 wheelchair access guest per performance & unfortunately no electric wheelchairs / electric mobility scooters etc. If required you can book 'Personal Assistant' and or 'Adult extra' ticket below

  • Adult (Father Christmas)
    Adult (Father Christmas)
    Free

    Max two adults per paid child ticket •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall.

    0 8 max

    Max two adults per paid child ticket •These tickets do not include entrance to the Painted Hall.

  • Babes in Arms | Under 1's/pre-crawler (Father Christmas)
    Babes in Arms | Under 1's/pre-crawler (Father Christmas)
    Free

    This ticket just covers Under 1's ‘Babes in Arms’ 'pre-crawler'. Babes in arms are free but do not receive a gift. If your ‘Babes in Arms’ is only child in your group (or you want them to receive a gift from Father Christmas), then you must purchase paid child ticket £15per child. Please note: ‘Babies and Toddler Father Christmas’ sessions at are at a reduced price and may be more suitable for under 1’s. Max 1 adult per 'Babes in Arms' .

    0 2 max

    This ticket just covers Under 1's ‘Babes in Arms’ 'pre-crawler'. Babes in arms are free but do not receive a gift. If your ‘Babes in Arms’ is only child in your group (or you want them to receive a gift from Father Christmas), then you must purchase paid child ticket £15per child. Please note: ‘Babies and Toddler Father Christmas’ sessions at are at a reduced price and may be more suitable for under 1’s. Max 1 adult per 'Babes in Arms' .

  • Personal Assistant (Father Christmas)
    Personal Assistant (Father Christmas)
    Free

    Disabled guests are welcome to bring a personal assistant at no extra charge (limited availability per performance). Proof of eligibility may be required for this ticket.

    0 1 max

    Disabled guests are welcome to bring a personal assistant at no extra charge (limited availability per performance). Proof of eligibility may be required for this ticket.

Father Christmas

30 Nov | Selected days| Various times

 

This Christmas, join us in Admiral’s House for our very own slice of the North Pole right here in Greenwich. 

 

Old Royal Father Christmas and his granddaughter (nicknamed Helper-Bean) have made themselves at home and can’t wait to meet you all. Come and meet Father Christmas and feel the Christmas magic as he reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, before receiving a special gift and having the opportunity to take your own photo with him.  

For families with very young children and babies, or children who would like a similar experience to the standard sessions but may benefit from a slightly quieter and gentler approach, we recommend booking our ‘Babies and Toddlers Father Christmas' sessions.

 

 

Relaxed Sessions: Sat 6, Sun 7, Sat 13, Sun 14, Sat 20, Sun 21, Mon 22 December – 10.15am 2025

These sessions are adapted to be more accessible and will have a more relaxed environment. Each session will be drop-in, so you are welcome to arrive at any point during the session (with last entry fifteen minutes before the end time), so there’s less pressure to have to arrive for a very specific time. Once you have arrived, you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like (up until the end of your session).   

 

The content of the sessions will be adapted from the standard sessions. Father Christmas will be seated on the floor, to help make the space feel a little less daunting, and he will be a little more mobile, meaning there is no pressure to feel you need to sit or stand still for a set amount of time. Father Christmas and his helper will be paying even closer attention to how families and children are feeling in the space and will adjust the session and their interactions as best as they can to help everyone enjoy the event in a way that suits them. Due to this, Father Christmas is not guaranteed to read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, but he may read some or all the story during the sessions if it feels appropriate.  Children will come away with a Christmas gift, and families will be able to take a photo with Father Christmas if they would like, but there will be no pressure.   

 

Please Note: 

  • If you would like to take a photo of your own group, please note this must be done on your own personal device, there is no professional photographer. 
  • Up to two adults per child ticket. On the day there might be additional adults tickets on first come basic in person.

 

This event takes place at Admiral's House click here for map

 

Important notice: Due to the historical nature of the building the Admiral's House is limited to 1 wheelchair access guest per performance & unfortunately no electric wheelchairs / electric mobility scooters etc.

Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable

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