Festive Tales

Times 

10.45am, 12 noon, 1.45pm and 3pm (relaxed session)

Price  

Tickets are £10 per child, inclusive of booking fee. 

You only need to purchase a ticket for babies accompanying siblings with a ticket if you'd like them to receive a gift too. 

There is no additional charge for adults, but all adults attending must either hold a valid Annual Pass or be eligible for free admission.

When booking, please select the appropriate adult ticket option:

Existing Annual Pass Holder (Adult/Concession) or Free Entry Pass Holder. This includes:

• Accompanying carers
• Community Pass holders
• North East Museum volunteers
• Art Fund pass holders
• Museums Association members
• Northern Museums Volunteer pass holders

Due to space restrictions, we ask that a maximum of two adults accompany each booking. Please get in touch via email if additional carers are required for your party.

Annual Pass prices:

• Adults: £11 (£10 without optional donation)
• Concessions*: £10 (£9 without optional donation)
• Accompanying carers: Free

Concessions include visitors aged 60+, disabled visitors, student card holders and adults accompanying Max Card holders.

If you are eligible for free admission, you do not need to purchase an Annual Pass.

You can buy your Annual Pass in advance online as part of your event booking, or at the museum on the day. If purchasing on arrival, please allow plenty of time before your event begins.

Your Annual Pass gives you unlimited admission to Woodhorn Museum for 12 months, allowing you to enjoy a year of exhibitions, events and activities beyond your Christmas visit.

Step into the magic of Christmas with Festive Tales – a heartwarming experience where children can meet Father Christmas and share their Christmas wishes, and take home an early gift.

Each group session includes a cosy festive story time, the chance to have your photograph taken with Father Christmas, and an early Christmas gift for each child.

You can also have a go at the family festive art activities in the Pop-Up Ashington Group Hut between 12-3pm. 

Festive Tales begins on Saturday 5 December 2026 and continues every weekend throughout December, with extra sessions on Monday 21, Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23, and Thursday 24 December before Father Christmas has to leave Woodhorn to deliver presents around the world.

Relaxed sessions 

Relaxed sessions are also available each day at 3pm for families who would benefit from a more informal and quieter experience. You can book Relaxed session here.

You can find Woodhorn's accessibility information here.

If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us by calling (0191) 277 2410 or emailing info@woodhornmuseum.org.uk.