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We’re running a number of relaxed Father Christmas experiences with reduced capacity and lower noise levels for families with sensory needs.
- Come and meet Father Christmas – you can visit him in our Billiard Room where he will be sat on his special red chair, or you can see him walking about on the Victorian Street
- Each child will receive a gift from Father Christmas
- Festive craft to make and take home
- Explore the Victorian Street and museum, which will be decorated for Christmas
- Make your own magic reindeer food (the birds and wildlife will love it too!)
- Take part in our Elf Spotters Trail
- Play with our sensory toys
- Places are limited to 30 children (plus their grown-ups) and must be booked in advance
When is the Relaxed Father Christmas?
The Relaxed Father Christmas experience will take place at the museum on Thursday 19 December
Times: 3.30 – 5pm | 5 – 6.30pm
How much is it?
A visit to see Father Christmas is £12 per child and includes a gift. You will also need to buy a ticket for the museum or show a valid annual museum pass when you arrive. Once you purchase your museum ticket, you can visit the museum free for a year. See our museum admission prices here
Booking information
Places are very limited and must be pre-booked. Tickets can be pre-booked from the beginning of October.
On the day of your visit, you will also need to purchase a museum ticket from the Welcome Desk or show a valid annual museum pass. Once you purchase your museum ticket, you can visit the museum free for a year. See our museum admission prices here
On the day of your visit
- On the day of your visit, you will need to purchase a museum ticket from the Welcome Desk or show a valid annual museum pass when you arrive.
- Please show your booking confirmation email to a member of staff on arrival.
How to get here
Address
Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe
Stockton-on-Tees. TS18 3RH
If using a Sat Nav, please use the postcode TS18 3R
Parking
Free parking is available within both the main and overflow car parks. Designated disabled spaces are located within the main car park, adjacent to Cafe Tees.
Accessibility
The museum is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
Dogs
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the museum.
Cancellation/refund policy
Unfortunately, we are unable to amend your booking due to limited availability. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable. Your ticket is only valid for the time slot that you have booked and cannot be used for any other session. If you are no longer able to attend, please contact museum@stockton.gov.uk. We reserve the right to cancel an event. If the event is cancelled by ourselves, you will receive a full refund.
