Event:Meet Father Christmas

St Fagans National Museum of History

Father Christmas will be visiting St Fagans once again this year, and you're invited to a very special event in our magical grotto in a private area within the main building. Father Christmas will read a story before meeting each child individually and they'll receive a gift.

This Meet Father Christmas event is a standalone event - see below details of other bookable Christmas events and experiences with some of Father Christmas' helpers to fill your day with festive fun.

Important Information:

• All tickets must be purchased in advance. Spaces are limited and we expect tickets to sell out quickly.

• A ticket is required for each participating child aged 3+. Due to the limitations of space in the grotto – we are only able to allocate space for a maximum of two adults/carers to accompany each participating child aged 3+. Non-participating infants in arms do not require a ticket, however they will not receive a gift from Father Christmas.

• Sessions are available in Welsh or English, with BSL interpretation available for the first two sessions on Sundays. The language of each session will be clearly labelled on the ticketing page. Please ensure you select the correct ticket for your language choice.

• If you are booking BSL tickets for the Meet Father Christmas event and plan to combine this with our other bookable Christmas sessions, please note that BSL interpretation on these days will be available at the Christmas Crafts activity between 12-1.30pm & the Writing a Letter activity between 2.30-4.30pm.

• The Meet Father Christmas event and its activities are intended for children aged 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult, at all times.

• All pushchairs must be left outside the historic buildings.

• Ticketholders should arrive promptly and no more than 15 minutes before their allocated start time. Please allow up to 10 minutes to walk from the Museum car park to the event entrance behind the Main Entrance.

• Weather-appropriate clothing should be worn. You will be required to wait outside until your allocated start time.

• Your ticket price does not include parking. Car parking charge is £7 per day. 

• All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for an alternative date or event.  Please ensure that you are 100% happy with your choices before booking.

• Assistance dogs only for this event please.

• You will receive an order confirmation at the time of booking, and will receive your eticket 2 days before your event.

• Please contact events@museumwales.ac.uk prior to booking your ticket to discuss any accessibility requirements.

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Information

21–22 December 2024, Multiple timeslots 10am-5.30pm

Cost £10

Suitability 3+

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Fully Booked

St Fagans National Museum of History

21–22 December 2024, 11am | 1pm | 3pm

Plan your visit

Opening Hours

From 4 November until 28 February 2025, we will be open 10am-4pm every day.

Christmas and New Year: Closed from 2pm on 23 December. Closed 24 - 26 and 1 January.

Closed 8 January 2025 for staff training.

Location

Cardiff
CF5 6XB

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Parking

If you are driving to St Fagans, you will have to pay for parking. The cost is £7 per day and can be paid by cash or card. FREE for disabled badge holders and motorbikes. £30 yearly ticket in advance. This charge is for parking only – entry to the Museum remains free.

Visiting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

Eat, drink, shop

Our cafes and restaurant will be open during your visit.
The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum.

Accessibility

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Safety Information for Visitors

Due to the historical nature of the site, please note the following potential hazards:

Water ponds and pools
Trip hazard on uneven paths and steps
Slippery surface paths, slopes and grassed areas

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