Harrogate Father Christmas Experience is back for 2024 with even more Christmas magic! 

You're invited along to our magical Elf Village this year for the Harrogate Father Christmas Experience!

As you arrive, you'll be met by the elves who are working for Father Christmas, and you'll be given some important Elf School jobs to do. Those that are on the very good list, including their families, will then be invited through to our special Elf School with access to the Forest of Enchanted Wishes and our beautifully crafted twelve metre long Elf Village. 

Here you can have a sneak peek at what's inside the houses and shops before entering the Christmas Tipi to sit down for a lovely family show full of magic and surprise for the whole family to enjoy, and of course featuring Father Christmas himself. Children then get to visit the toy workshop to select a toy and have a personal family visit with Father Christmas before skipping off to have a photograph on Father Christmas's sleigh. 

The whole experience lasts up to two hours and is suitable for babes in arms right up to grandparents. It's a beautiful immersive children's theatre experience designed to make magic for the whole family to enjoy.

Suitable for believers of all ages.

Times: 

10.00 am 

11.30 am 

1.30 pm 

3.00 pm 

Your experience starts from the moment you arrive! You'll complete your Elf School registration activities in the Elf Cocoa Cafe where you'll also be able to purchase drinks if you wish and use the facilities. You'll then head into Elf School and journey on, stopping at the Forest of Enchanted Wishes and Elf Village on your way to the Christmas Tipi to enjoy the main show. Your experience ends with a family visit with Father Christmas, your children selecting their gifts from the toy workshop and then heading out to sit on Santa's sleigh. You'll be able to take photographs with Father Christmas and on the sleigh at the end of the show. 

Dates:

Sat 30th Nov^ / Sun 1st^ December (***Earlybird discount - 10% off all tickets!)

Sat 7th / Sun 8th^ December (***Morning show Earlybird discount - 10% off all morning show tickets)

Sat 14th^ / Sun 15th December 

Thu 19th / Fri 20th December (afternoon shows only) 

Sat 21st / Sun 22nd / Mon 23rd December 

Tue 24th**** - Christmas Eve Special 

Tickets:

Earlybird Shows (30th Nov / 1st Dec and morning shows on 7th / 8th December):

Child* <17 - £20.25

Adult** - £13.50

All other shows from 7th to 23rd December:

Child* <17 - £22.50

Adult** - £15

Christmas Eve Special:

Child* <17 - £30

Adult** - £18

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*Babes in arms up to 18 months old are welcome free of charge if accompanying older siblings and will need to be carried or on a lap throughout the experience as they will not be allocated seating.  Please note, if you'd like your little one to receive a certificate, Christmas gift and full grotto visit, please order a child ticket for them.

**Please note - ALL adults attending require a ticket. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. We promise that all adults will enjoy the show just as much as the kids!

***Earlybird Shows are automatically discounted, saving 10% off the standard ticket price.

****Christmas Eve tickets are priced at £30 /£18 per child / adult.

A £2.50 transaction fee will be added to your booking at checkout.

^Relaxed / Quiet Shows: 

^The first show time on Sunday 8th December is reserved as a 'Relaxed Show'. This show is designed especially for children with sensory conditions, who are neurodiverse or on the autistic spectrum, as well as other additional needs. The pacing, lighting and sound levels of this show and experience are adapted to the needs of all attending. To book this show please click here.

Quiet shows on Saturday 30th November, Sunday 1st December and  and Saturday 14th December are available through local charity The Unity. Please contact us for more details of these shows.

Other:

The whole experience lasts approximately 90 - 120 minutes including your Elf School activities, magical journey, our festive sing-along show and of course, meeting Father Christmas. Our elves will be providing magical entertainment to any families awaiting their turn with Father Christmas at the end of the show.

If you have any special requirements or requests to ensure that you and your family have an enjoyable and comfortable time, please include these on your booking form for our elves to see.

FAQs and T&Cs

The Harrogate Father Christmas Experience is kindly hosted by the Cedar Court Hotel.

After-show festive breakfasts and brunches are available to book direct with the hotel.