Father Christmas at Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle, Maidstone · 21 November to 24 December 2026
Image: Leeds CastleA daytime grotto visit at Leeds Castle where children help solve a festive mystery before meeting Father Christmas. It runs alongside the castle's Wallace and Gromit Christmas trail, which is included with admission from 21 November. Grotto tickets do not include entry to the castle, so budget for both.
Highlights
- Story-led grotto with a mystery to solve
- Meet Father Christmas in person
- Combine with the Wallace and Gromit Christmas trail included in admission
Good to know
- Leeds Castle admission is needed on top of the Father Christmas ticket
- Castle open 10.30am to 3.30pm, grounds 10am to 5pm, last entry 3pm
Getting there
Leeds Castle, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL
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