Families can enjoy a private visit with Father Christmas at the Tonbridge Christmas Fest, returning to Tonbridge Castle grounds over three festive weekends. Children can write their wish list in the North Pole Post room, then each family is invited into the Christmas Cabin Grotto to chat with Father Christmas and receive a gift.
See our Tonbridge Christmas Fest listing for full event details.

Price
£15
*Babies under 12 months: Free with a paying older sibling
Booking fees will apply
* Free infant places don't include a gift. If the only child visiting is under 12 months, book a 1 Child ticket. They will receive a gift.

Opening Times
27th November to 13th December 2026
27th November, 4th and 11th December: 3pm-7pm
28th November, 5th and 12th December: 10.30am-7pm
29th November, 6th and 13th December: 10.30am-5pm.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: 15 minutes
Schedule Note: Entry is by timed session -  arrive 5 minutes before allotted time. Our calendar shows the first and last times of booking slots.

Accessibility
The event is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the public areas, including the Christmas Lounge. As the Fest takes place in the grounds of a historic castle, some paths are uneven or sloped and can be slippery in wet or icy weather. Disabled parking bays are available at all three nearby car parks.

Travel Details

Train
Tonbridge station - 10 minutes.

Bus
Local bus routes serve Tonbridge town centre - 5 minutes.

Parking
Pay & Display
Castle Grounds car park TN9 1BH On site (limited spaces)
Upper Castle Field car park TN9 1BH - 5 minutes
Lower Castle Field car park TN9 1HR - 5–10 minutes.

Cycling
Bike racks are available outside the Castle grounds.

Dogs
Guide dogs only.

Good To Know
Tickets are non-refundable and booked times can't be changed.

📍 Tonbridge Castle Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Tonbridge Castle for more visitor info.

⭐ Ready to book? Click on the Website link above to go directly to Father Christmas at Tonbridge Christmas Fest's booking page.

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Facilities
Toilet • Accessible Toilet

Picture Credit: © Tonbridge Christmas Fest.

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