Booking Father Christmas

Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto in the enchanting village of Lilidorei. 

Father Christmas 2025 FAQ

  • What tickets do I need?

    If you are wondering what tickets you need, then this is a simple guide!

    Father Christmas visits are from Thursday 20th November – Wednesday 24th December 2024.
    Includes private visit to Father Christmas, exclusive gift and entry for the child.

    If you are accompanying a child to see Father Christmas at Lilidorei, you need to have a valid form of admission.

    For daytime visits, one of the following will be required.

    •     A ticket valid on the day of entry for Lilidorei
    •     A Lilidorei Membership
    •     A Combo Membership for The Garden and Lilidorei

    For nighttime visits, a Light Trail ticket is required.

    Please note: Friends of The Alnwick Garden memberships alone do not grant access to Lilidorei during the day.
    Important: No memberships are valid for evening visits. For night visits, all guests must have a Light Trail ticket for the date of their visit.

  • Where can I find your FAQ’s?

    You can find our full FAQ’s by visiting this link

Multiple dates available to suit all budgets! – EVENING and DAY tickets available please see below.

Choose from Saver, Standard or Premium dates.

Father Christmas EVENING TICKETS
from 4.30pm – 7.00pm

for earlier times please see day tickets 

Father Christmas DAY TICKETS
from 10am – 3pm

for later times please see evening tickets 

Christmas at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

Check out what we’ve got planned for you and the family as we approach the most magical time of the year!