Meet Father Christmas in the Evening
Children can meet Father Christmas inside a special railway carriage in the engine shed, transformed into a festive winter wonderland. Every visiting child receives a festive gift to take home. Entry includes walking through the gardens to reach the engine shed, though the gardens are not otherwise open.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
£12 per child, or £11 for Friends of Exbury members.
Hours
Evenings.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
New Forest
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book a ticket for each child who wants to meet Father Christmas and receive a festive gift.
- Use the garden route included with the ticket to reach the engine shed; the gardens are not otherwise open.
- Friends of Exbury members can use the member ticket rate for children.
- Allow for the walk through the gardens when making plans to reach the engine shed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friends of Exbury members receive a discount on child tickets.
- Father Christmas visits in the evenings from November 30 to December 4.
Links & Contact
Run by Exbury Gardens Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do children get during the visit?
Each visiting child can meet Father Christmas and take home a festive gift.
Is access to the gardens included?
Yes. Tickets include access through the gardens to the engine shed, although the gardens are otherwise closed.
Can Friends of Exbury members get a ticket discount?
Yes. Friends of Exbury members receive a reduced child ticket rate.
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