A cheerful elf greets you at the Rare Breeds Centre and leads you down the winter wonderland walkway, where little ones can test their aim with some festive snowball throwing. Then step into the Cattle Barn, transformed into a glittering Christmas haven, for a festive show with Father Christmas and his elves, and a craft activity to make a Christmas keepsake. Every paying child receives a gift from Santa and the chance of a photo with him, and grotto tickets include entry to the 100-acre farm for the rest of the day.

Prices
Adult: £18.50
Child - 2 to 15 years: £29
Child - under 2s: £17.50 with a present, or £10.50 without
Baby - under 6 months: £5 with a present, or free without
Senior - 60 years+: £15.75
Members: Adults free | Children £17.50
Carer: Free.

Dates & Times
28th November to 23rd December 2026: weekends, then every day from 19th to 23rd December
Grotto session times:
Saturdays 28th November, 5th and 19th December: 11.15am-3.45pm
Saturday 12th December: 11.15am-2.45pm
Sundays 29th November, 6th, 13th and 20th December: 10.15am-3.45pm
21st to 23rd December: 10.15am-3.45pm

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: Timed grotto session, then explore the farm at your own pace.
Schedule Note: Entry is by timed session. Our calendar displays the first and last session times for each day.

SEN Sessions
SEN grotto sessions have a quieter atmosphere, fewer visitors and calmer alternative routes. Book them separately on the venue's ticket site.

📍 Rare Breeds Centre Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for the Rare Breeds Centre in Woodchurch for more visitor info, including accessibility and parking. For more adventures at the Rare Breeds Centre, click the Events button under the listing's main image - including our listing for Farmyard Frights and Trick or Treat Delights at the Rare Breeds Centre this October half term.

Good To Know
The Granary Restaurant serves homemade Christmas cakes and Costa winter drinks.

⭐ Ready to book the Rare Breeds Centre's A Truly Magical Christmas? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the venue's booking page ⭐

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Love a bit of festive magic? Explore our Santa's Grottos in Kent guide, our Christmas in Kent 2026: All Our Festive Guides feature, and our Seasonal category for all our Christmas listings.

Picture Credit: © Rare Breeds Centre.

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