Meet Father Christmas
Vale & Downland Museum, Wantage, OX12 8BL
Friday 4th December 2026 5:15PM
Come and join in the Christmas fun at Dickensian Evening at the Vale & Downland Museum! Meet Father Christmas, tell him what’s on your Christmas list, and receive a present to make your visit extra magical.
Friday 4th December 4 - 8pm
Children will meet Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a present. Parents/guardians are welcome to take photographs with Father Christmas.
Don't forget to make the most of all the festivities taking place throughout the museum on the night, there'll be live music from Hendred Ukulele Group, market stalls selling a variety of crafts, tombola stalls and have a go at Splat the Sprout! The museum café will be open and serving drinks and cakes, including mince pies. Check out the Museum Giftshop for some gift ideas.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the museum.
Please arrive on time, children will meet Father Christmas within the 15 minute time slot booked.
Suggested age range 0-14.
If you have any questions please do get in touch via email [email protected]
Friday 4th December 4 - 8pm
Children will meet Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a present. Parents/guardians are welcome to take photographs with Father Christmas.
Don't forget to make the most of all the festivities taking place throughout the museum on the night, there'll be live music from Hendred Ukulele Group, market stalls selling a variety of crafts, tombola stalls and have a go at Splat the Sprout! The museum café will be open and serving drinks and cakes, including mince pies. Check out the Museum Giftshop for some gift ideas.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the museum.
Please arrive on time, children will meet Father Christmas within the 15 minute time slot booked.
Suggested age range 0-14.
If you have any questions please do get in touch via email [email protected]
Event Details
Starts at 5:15PM
