Play traditional party games with Santa himself and join The Elf Academy!

Party with Santa (3.30pm)

It’s time to celebrate Christmas at the Castle with all the family! Have a blast playing party games with other youngsters and enjoy a truly festive storytime.

Each child receives a present from Santa, and it wouldn’t be a party without jelly and ice cream!

Please note: our previous Santa is not available. However, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!

Welcome to Elf Academy (11am-3pm)

Plus, see if you’ve got what it takes to become Santa’s helper at the Elf Academy, with challenges including:

• Make a wooden toy in the workshop to take home
• Learn a special elf dance
• Decorate a Christmas biscuit
• Wrap a gift like an elf!

You can also send a letter to Santa, play Pin the Nose on Rudolph, and snap a photo in Santa’s sleigh – perhaps with your certificate for graduating the Elf Academy!

Why not come dressed in your favourite Christmas outfit too as you explore the beautifully decorated festive Castle and follow the Christmas trail? Make sure to enjoy a walk around the winter grounds to the adventure playground too.

Enjoy all of this on Sunday 13th December or Sunday 20th December.

Tickets including the Party with Santa at 3.30pm (online booking required)

Please note: our previous Santa is not available. However, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!

Child (0-16 years): £18.50 (includes a present, juice, jelly and ice cream, the Christmas trail and the Elf Academy activities)
Adult: £12
Child (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder, 0-16 years): £10
Adult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6

Welcome to Elf Academy Tickets NOT including the Party with Santa at 3.30pm (online booking advised)

Enjoy the Elf Academy, the trail, and the Castle dressed for Christmas without joining the Party with Santa.

Child (18 months-16 years): £10
Adult: £12
Child (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder, 18 months-16 years): £8
Adult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6
Under 18 months: Free (does not include trail or Elf Academy activities)

£1.50 booking fee per transaction.

Party with Santa sessions last approximately 1 hour. Doors open 10 minutes before each session.

All tickets (unless specified) include the Christmas trail, the Elf Academy activities, and admission to the Bishop’s Palace, Worcestershire County Museum and Grounds, which you can explore from 11am. The Bishop’s Palace will close at 3pm to prepare for the Party with Santa session at 3.30pm, the Grounds close at 4pm and the Museum closes at 5pm.

We allow free entry for one Carer per full paying ticketholder. Please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day.

Annual tickets cannot be used for entry to this event. Historic Houses Member passes are not valid. Grounds only tickets will be available on the door.