Christmas At The Carriage Works: Santa at Hopetown Darlington
Visit Santa in Hopetown’s stunning Grade II-listed Carriage Works. A visit to Santa’s grotto is the highlight of a two-hour event including festive crafts and storytelling, and a wondrous wintry walk in our Enchanted Forest Reindeer Trail.
Children can create their own holly crown and join Padraig the Storyteller around a traditional Anglo-Saxon cart as he regales them with long-forgotten Christmas stories. Hear about how the tale of the Holly King links to Father Christmas, and the changing of the seasons.
Meet Santa Claus himself and talk about Christmas plans this year. Every child visiting Santa will receive an early Christmas gift.
Starting on Friday 6 December, Santa will be at Hopetown every Friday, Saturday and Sunday – and on Monday 23 December – leading up to Christmas.
Ticketing information
Friday 6, Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Friday 13, Saturday 14, Sunday 15 December
10am-5pm
Friday 20, Saturday 21, Sunday 22, Monday 23 December
10am-5pm
£22.50 for one child and two adults
6-15 December
£27.50 for one child and two adults
20-23 December
£5 per extra adult
Pre-booking essential
This event is expected to be busy so we recommend booking online and in advance.
If booking tickets online, make sure to create an account. This way, you can amend your booking with ease. You can access your account here.
Tickets can be booked in person at the Welcome Desk in the Goods Shed subject to availability.
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