Storytelling with Victorian Father Christmas
Eastgate House, Rochester · 20 December to 23 December 2026
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In the last days before Christmas, a Victorian Father Christmas tells stories at Eastgate House in Rochester. It is a gentle, story-led alternative to a busy grotto.
Highlights
- Victorian-themed Father Christmas
- Storytelling in a historic house
- Four days before Christmas
Good to know
- Check booking details with Eastgate House
Getting there
Eastgate House, Eastgate House, High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1EW
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