Father Christmas’s Fireplace 2025

Sat 6th Dec 2025 to Sat 20th Dec 2025 - 10:00 - 16:00

This event has now sold out.

For an alternative experience, look at the Jingle Bell Experience run by the Rotary, also at the Museum.

WE DO NOT HOLD A WAITING/RESERVE LIST DUE TO THE PERSONALISED ELEMENTS TO EACH BOOKING.

Booking Required – Tickets Available Here

It’s the time of year when Father Christmas comes to visit the Museum.

Meet Father Christmas in his cosy library, leave your wish with him and receive a present!
Will your name be on the nice list? We hope so!

Families are asked to book consecutive slots for more than 1 child. Family bookings will go in to see Father Christmas together.
1 child per time slot.
Slots available over 3 Saturdays in December

December 6th please be aware this is the same day as our Christmas Market so the museum will be busy.

December 13th  SOLD OUT

December 20th  SOLD OUT

Tickets £13 per child

We are proud to be SEND friendly for this event.  Please follow instructions when booking tickets to help inform us of specific needs.

Please take care when booking your tickets as we are not able to change dates and times once booked. 

You are welcome to take your own photographs during your visit.

What to expect:

A special ticket will be emailed by the elves during November to each child who is booked to see Father Christmas.

Check the nice list and receive a special tag to confirm you are on the list.

Receive a small gift.

Take your own photos – or the elves can take pictures for you on your device. 

Minimal waiting time – please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your time slot.

 

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the museum.

Tickets are on sale via MBC’s Beyonk ticketing system.  Queries should be directed to museumeducation@maidstone.gov.uk

Partnering with Maidstone Rotary – A contribution goes to the Rotary Club, who use it for the charitable causes they support’