Meet Father Christmas
Meet Father Christmas at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
Location
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG
Telephone
01284 728718- Next Event
- 6th December 10:30am - 6th December 3:30pm
- Following 1 Event
07/12/25 10:30
-07/12/25 15:30

About this event
Father Christmas is taking a break from his workshop and making an early stop off at West Stow, so why not take the opportunity to have a festive chat and a family picture?!
Their friendly team of elves will be on hand to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Your ticket also includes a festive craft workshop, as well as FREE entry to explore Anglo-Saxon village and museum. You can also enjoy festive food and drink from their onsite cafe.
Extra Info
Your Father Christmas visit will take place during the hour you booked for.
Car parking charges apply: £3 for the day
Assistance dogs only permitted in the Saxon Village
Last admission to the Saxon Village 3pm
Dates: 6 & 7 December 2025
Times: 10.30am, 11.30pm, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Tickets: £9.50 per child (includes a special Christmas gift to take away). Accompanying parents free of charge.
Booking: Essential - use the 'Book Ticket' button or call 01284 758000
About the Venue
One of England's great archaeological sites, West Stow has extensive indoor galleries and a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
West Stow Country Park features 125 acres of woods, heathlands, a river and a lake, plus nature trails, walks and an adventure playground.
Visitors to West Stow can explore history and nature, watch a film, dress up as an Anglo-Saxon or say hello to the rare breed pigs and chickens.
As part of the annual RingQuest event, you could even meet a Hobbit, among other Lord of the Rings characters!
West Stow regularly hold living history and event days, workshops, walks and talks, these sites and their events bring history to life.
