A Christmas Carol Reading at Knebworth House
The Living Theatre presents a live retelling of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale inside the historic Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House. During the 20-minute interval, the Positif Chamber Choir performs Christmas carols. Guests are served festive mulled wine or apple juice alongside a Christmas biscuit.
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When
Tickets
Adult £23; child (aged 16 and under) £17; family (2 adults and 2 children) £75. Each ticket includes a festive mulled wine or apple juice and a Christmas biscuit; Christmas carols are performed during the interval.
Hours
Performances at 4pm and 7.30pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
A festive mulled wine or apple juice and a Christmas biscuit are included with the ticket and served during the interval.
Parking
Event parking is available in Knebworth House courtyard on a loose gravelled surface. The gates open 30 minutes before the performance; follow the event signage. The car park is approximately 100 metres from the house entrance.
Accessibility
Indoors on the ground floor of Knebworth House with step-free access throughout.
Pets
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in Knebworth Park only; assistance dogs may enter all areas, but other dogs are not permitted in the House.
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive after the park gates open 30 minutes before your performance and follow event signage to the courtyard parking.
- Allow for the roughly 100-metre walk from the loose-gravel courtyard car park to the house entrance.
- Use the step-free ground-floor access if needed; the event takes place indoors on Knebworth House’s ground floor.
- Choose this performance for children aged 8 or older, as that is the event’s recommended minimum age.
- Plan for a 1.5-hour performance, including a 20-minute interval, when arranging travel or family plans.
Special Events & Promotions
- Performances are offered in two sessions on December 18.
- A child ticket is available for ages 16 and under.
- A family ticket is available for two adults and two children.
- The Positif Chamber Choir performs Christmas carols during the interval.
Links & Contact
Run by Lytton Enterprises Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the performance recommended for?
It is recommended for ages eight and up.
How long does the performance last?
The performance lasts an hour and a half, including a 20-minute interval.
What refreshments are included?
A festive mulled wine or apple juice and a Christmas biscuit are served during the interval, alongside Christmas carols by the Positif Chamber Choir.
Is the Banqueting Hall accessible without steps?
The performance is indoors on the ground floor, with step-free access throughout. The car park has a loose gravel surface and is about 100 metres from the house entrance.
Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in Knebworth Park only. Dogs are not permitted in the House; assistance dogs may enter all areas.
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