At 11am, gather round in the Boathouse for festive storytelling. Father Christmas' friendly elves will also be on hand to help and share cosy hot chocolates with children, adding an extra festive treat to the experience.
Father Christmas will arrive by heritage boat into the Boathouse, ready to meet children and hear their Christmas wishes. Each child will have the opportunity to meet Father Christmas, take a photo and receive an early Christmas gift.
Please note that Father Christmas has lots of children to see, so this event has limited capacity. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
This ticket does not include museum admission.
This event takes place during Festive Family Day at Windermere Jetty Museum, when families can also enjoy free festive activities in the Learning Centre, including hands-on making driftwood decorations to take home and painting wooden decorations to add to our Christmas tree.
| Season (12 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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