About Father Christmas at Watts Gallery

Step into the magical Victorian world of Watts Gallery this Christmas!

Saturday & Sunday
5, 6, 12 & 13 December
10.30am, 11.15am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.15pm or 3pm

Meet Father Christmas and enjoy arts, crafts and making activities.

Begin your festive adventure along a sparkling woodland trail, twinkling with fairy lights and filled with Christmas magic. Make your way through the woods to the Elves’ Workshop, where cheerful elves are busy preparing for Christmas.

Then follow the stardust path to Limnerslease and knock on the grand front door to see if Father Christmas has arrived!

Dressed in his traditional Victorian green, Father Christmas will be waiting by the tree with a heartwarming Christmas story to share. Before you go, he’ll present you with a special gift to take home.

Get creative with our Christmas clay and craft activities - all included in your ticket.

Wrap up warm, bring your imagination and Christmas spirit, and join us for a wonderfully magical festive experience for the whole family at Limnerslease.

SEND Priority Sessions
The first 10.30am session each day will be a SEND-priority session, offering a quieter and more relaxed experience. These sessions are not exclusively reserved for SEND families, and we welcome everyone to choose the session they feel will work best for them.

Included in your ticket

  • Meet Father Christmas and enjoy a special storytelling session
  • There will be an opportunity for you to take a photo with Father Christmas
  • Every child will receive a special gift from Father Christmas, a gorgeous book kindly provided by Magic Cat Publishing
  • There will be time to enjoy craft activities as a family
  • Entrance to Limnerslease, the Arts and Crafts Home of G F and Mary Watts
  • Parking fee is included with your ticket

Please note

  • The event is suitable for all ages, any child receiving a gift and participating in acitivities requires a ticket.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Each child ticket includes up to two free accompanying adults.