** We’re sorry but this event is now fully booked **
We’re delighted to announce a new festive evening experience for 2024 – Storytime with Father Christmas.
Join Father Christmas in the grand Billiard Room for a festive tale before receiving a gift from the big man himself. The interactive group story session will last about 45 minutes, including an opportunity for each paying child to receive a gift from Father Christmas.
As part of this magical evening, you can also:
- Explore the Victorian Street after dark
- Admire the traditional decorations including twinkly festoon lights and wreaths
- Enjoy festive music on the cobbled street
- The Victorian tearoom which will be open and serving festive drinks and sweet treats
- Visit our beautiful Christmas shop
- Make your own magic reindeer food to take home
When will the festive evening take place?
Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 December
Times: 4.30 – 5.15pm | 5.30 – 6.15pm | 6.30 – 7.15pm
How much is it?
Please note: This is a special evening event and annual passes are not valid. Due to the cosy setting and limited space, we ask that only a maximum of two adults per family attend the group Storytime. Additional friends and family members are welcome to visit the Victorian Street and join in with the other festivities (please purchase additional tickets on arrival from the Welcome Desk).
Child ticket (including gift from Father Christmas) £15
Adult ticket £5
Babies under 1 Free (only paying children will receive a gift from Father Christmas)
Booking information
We’re sorry but this event is now fully booked. You may be interested in Meet Father Christmas
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
Storytime with Father Christmas will take place in the Billiard Room within the museum, which is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Due to limited space, we may have to limit the number of pushchairs in the Billiard Room.
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.
