Meet Father Christmas at Exbury Gardens
Children can meet Father Christmas inside his special railway carriage in the engine shed, which is transformed into a festive winter wonderland. Each child visiting Father Christmas receives a festive gift to take home.
Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
£12 per child; £11 for Friends of Exbury members. Christmas Fair tickets are required in addition.
Neighborhood
New Forest
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book the 28–29 November weekend or an evening visit from 30 November to 4 December, because the 5–6 December weekend has already sold out.
- Buy a Christmas Fair ticket along with your Meet Father Christmas ticket, because you need both to visit Father Christmas on the weekends.
- If you're a Friends of Exbury member, book as a member to get the lower child ticket price for Meet Father Christmas.
Special Events & Promotions
- Meet Father Christmas in the Evening runs from 30 November to 4 December and has its own tickets.
- Friends of Exbury members get a lower child ticket price.
- The 5–6 December weekend is sold out.
Links & Contact
Run by Exbury Gardens Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do children meet Father Christmas?
In his special railway carriage in the engine shed, which is turned into a festive winter wonderland.
Do children get a gift?
Yes, every child who meets Father Christmas takes home a festive gift.
Do I need any other ticket?
Yes, you need a Christmas Fair ticket as well as your Meet Father Christmas ticket.
Are there still tickets left?
The 5–6 December weekend has sold out. Tickets are still available for 28–29 November and for the evening visits from 30 November to 4 December.
Is there a discount for members?
Yes, Friends of Exbury members pay a lower child ticket price.
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