The Father Christmas Experience at Smithills Hall 2025

The day begins at 10am with the first slot to see Father Christmas. Each 30 minute time slot has 6 children. Whilst waiting to see Father Christmas in the waiting room you can make a traditional wooden tree decoration, enjoy festive drinks and treats from Bake and Roast and play some old fashioned games. Either before or after your visit to Father Christmas, you can also participate in the Candy Cane Trail and the Elf Storytime Show.

Please note that the Elf Storytime Show will take place at 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm. If you have a gap of more than an hour before your elf show - this is an ideal opportunity to book a table for some festive fayre at our cafe "Bake and Roast".

The tickets are for ONE child with two accompanying adults. Extra adults can attend on the day (subject to availability) with a pay on the day fee of £3.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT DATE AND TIME SLOT BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT.

You may also like the following events from Bolton Library and Museum Services:

• This Saturday, 13th December, 02:00 pm, Cinema At The Crescent: A Boy Called Christmas in Bolton
• This Sunday, 14th December, 10:00 am, The Father Christmas Experience at Smithills Hall 2025 in Bolton

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