The Mrs Claus Experience

BLACK FRIDAY SALE

Book Santa's Grotto and the Mrs Claus Experience together for only £22 per child, saving you 12% of the cost!

  • Worth £25 if booked separately
  • Offer ends 23:59 on Friday 28th November 2025
  • Valid on Santa's Grotto tickets and Mrs Claus Experience tickets on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December only

Book your Black Friday Mr & Mrs Claus Special tickets here.

 

Step into a festive corner of North Road Station Museum and join Mrs Claus for an unforgettable Christmas experience filled with storytelling, sweet treats, and hands-on fun!

While Santa’s off checking his list (twice!), Mrs Claus has taken over the kitchen – and you’re invited to help. She’s been baking up a storm and needs extra pairs of hands to decorate two delicious festive biscuits each, ready for you to take home and enjoy (if you can wait that long).

But it’s not just about icing and sprinkles – Mrs Claus loves to share stories, too. As you get creative, she’ll reveal magical tales of life at the North Pole and tell the story of how the Victorians helped shape Christmas into the celebration we know and love today – from trees and tinsel to the very first Christmas cards.

Expect plenty of giggles, warm festive cheer, and tasty festive biscuits. This is the perfect Christmas outing for younger children and families looking to make magical memories together.

Suitable for ages 4+ with help from grown ups. There's only room for 15 little'uns per session so make sure you reserve your space quickly. We don't want you parents or grandparents on the naught list now, do we?

WHAT'S ON THIS CHRISTMAS

Santa's Grotto

Santa's Grotto

Step into the magic of Christmas and meet the man in red himself at Ho-Ho-Hopetown! Your ticket includes a visit to the Elf Workshop Trail.

The Elves' Giftworks

The Elves' Giftworks

Journey into a magical world of festive wonder at our elf workshop, where the spirit of the season steams ahead on a truly unforgettable adventure!

A Christmas Night at the Museum

A Christmas Night at the Museum

From twinkling lights and glowing streetlamps to the scent of festive food in the air, our Christmas evening is packed with festive cheer and magical merriment.

A Hopetown Christmas Carol

A Hopetown Christmas Carol

Meet Charles Dickens, discover what a traditional Victorian Christmas was like and maybe even encounter a spirit or two lingering from Christmases gone by…

History Wardrobe Presents: A Very Victorian Christmas

History Wardrobe Presents: A Very Victorian Christmas

Come with us to the 19th century to meet the Scrooge Sisters, Ethel & Ermintrude, for a hilarious take on the history of Christmas with a fabulous textile twist

Christmas Carousel

Christmas Carousel

Get ready for smiles, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer as the Christmas Carousel arrives at Ho-Ho-Hopetown! Mount your horse, buckle up and have fun.

Christmas Wreath Making

Christmas Wreath Making

In just one fun and relaxed festive session, you'll learn how to design, arrange and style your own Christmas wreath using the finest fresh materials provided.

Experiment! The Festive Show

Experiment! The Festive Show

Join a jolly Georgie and Stephen on a special Christmas version of our amazing railway-themed immersive experience ride, Experiment!

Festive Rag Wreath Workshop

Festive Rag Wreath Workshop

In just one fun and relaxed festive session, you'll learn how to design, arrange and style your own Christmas rag wreath to take home and display

Festive Fun Run

Festive Fun Run

The fun run is a great opportunity for all the family to get involved. You'll access Hopetown before opening hours and follow a route around the whole site

HO-HO-HOPETOWN

Experience the magic of the festive season at Hopetown Darlington

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