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Meet Mother Christmas for Storytime in the Lacock festive grotto. A cosy, magical experience to delight young visitors and get everyone excited for Christmas.

Get comfy, listen carefully and be ready for a Christmas story with one of the most important characters of the season. It's a busy time of year for Christmas VIPs, can you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Storytime with Mother Christmas includes a gift and lasts approximately 25 minutes. 

Free parking for National Trust members
£5.00 parking for non National Trust members

Please note:

• Each child ticket also includes free entry to the abbey grounds, cloister and decorated Great Hall. Each accompanying adult will need to pay the normal admission fee. National Trust members go free.
• Meet in Lacock visitor reception to start your visit. It's a short walk to the grotto from the abbey gates so please allow at least 15 minutes to get to there.
• Dress in your festive best, but wrap up warm. The grotto is cosy but there is a short walk through the grounds to get there.
• The Christmas grotto is on the ground floor accessed via the abbey cloister, with some steps. If you require step free access please let us know and we will accommodate you.
• Recommended for children under the age of 12.
• The experience will last approximately 25 minutes.
• Each audience has a maximum of 12 places so booking is essential.
• This event is aimed at children of Primary School age. Presents will be available for 0-2 years, 3-5 years & 6+ years.
• Accompanying adults do not require event tickets in addition to grounds entry purchased on the day.