Father Christmas at the Eden Project
Step into a brand new Father Christmas experience at the Eden Project in Cornwall, where the magic of light brings us together. Join Father Christmas and his elves on a wonder-filled theatrical adventure, with surprises, stories and plenty of festive sparkle.
Step into Christmas magic at the Eden Project
About this experience
Father Christmas and his industrious elves will be setting up camp at the Eden Project to make their final Christmas preparations. Get a glimpse behind the scenes into the heart of Christmas magic for a wonder-filled experience packed with theatre and entertainment.
Discover a new show, meet the man himself and create special moments to treasure together, with every child taking home a precious keepsake. It’s a joyful Christmas experience for the whole family – full of wonder, warmth and oodles of festive magic.
Add to the magic
After meeting Father Christmas, keep the excitement going by gathering around our winter fire pit to toast a sweet marshmallow and taking a joyful spin on our classic carousel!*
*One free ride per ticket holder. Height restrictions apply, and carousel may close during adverse weather.
Visitor review
We absolutely LOVED this year’s Santa Experience at Eden. Our three children were completely captivated... my 9 year old said it was the best visit she’s ever had to Father Christmas.
How to book
To visit Father Christmas at the Eden Project, everyone – both children and adults – will need a pre-booked ticket for the experience, along with a valid form of Eden admission (such as an Annual or Locals’ Pass, or Membership).
If you’re an existing Pass holder, please remember to pre-book your Eden Project entry time slot at least 30 minutes before your Father Christmas session. This will give you plenty of time to make your way to his cosy camp.
Our Father Christmas experience is always in high demand and tickets do sell out quickly, so we encourage booking early to secure your spot. Children must be accompanied, with a maximum of four children per adult.
Relaxed sessions
21, 29 November; 5, 11, 17, 21 December
We are offering relaxed Father Christmas sessions for those who’d benefit from an environment with fewer people, and more chance to explore at your own pace. Relaxed sessions are open to all but are designed with those with autism, sensory or communication needs in mind.
Save with a Locals' Pass
If you are a resident of Cornwall or Devon, save up to 30% on your Eden admission ticket, giving you unlimited days out for a whole year.
Useful information
The Father Christmas Experience is £16 for anyone aged 12+ months. Tickets must be pre-booked for all children and adults attending the experience. Everyone in your group must also have a valid form of Eden admission (such as an Annual or Locals’ Pass or Eden Project Membership).
Unless you are a Member or Patron, you must also pre-book a timed entry slot to the Eden Project for everyone in your party (including under-fives and carers) which is at least 30 minutes earlier than the start of your experience.
Carers and babies under 12 months of age are free of charge for entry to the Father Christmas experience, but will still require a pre-booked timed entry slot.
All children must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of four children per adult. Adult tickets cannot be exchanged or used as entry for a child.
The experience lasts around 45 minutes, and starts promptly. We ask that you arrive five minutes before the start of the experience to allow time to be seated.
Make sure you book your Eden Project timed-entry at least 30 minutes before your Father Christmas experience starts to allow time to make your way from the Visitor Centre to the experience.
Yes – this experience is fully accessible.
To help us provide you with the best possible experience, if you or your child have access needs, please get in contact with us when booking your tickets, so we can make sure you are comfortable and if you have a wheelchair, we can reserve you a great spot ahead of time. Please contact Guest Services on 01726 811972 (Mon–Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm; Sat–Sun: 10am – 2pm) or email guestservices@edenproject.com.
If your child would benefit from a more relaxed Father Christmas experience designed specifically for children with autism or other sensory and communication needs, we run special relaxed sessions. These sessions are quieter, with fewer people in each performance. We reduce the lights and sound, and you can explore Father Christmas's camp at your own pace.
For more detailed information about accessibility at Eden, please read our accessibility guide.
Yes, all children must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of four children per adult.
Sorry, no. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and only valid for the stated time slot.
Terms and conditions
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