Themed group visits to Worcestershire County Museum

A Family Christmas at Hartlebury Castle

Santa Experience

Enjoy the magic of the festive season at Worcestershire County Museum. 🎄

Bring along your group for an exclusive meeting with Father Christmas at his beautifully decorated grotto!

Children can write a letter or draw a picture which they can give to Santa himself or pop in the post for him to receive back at the North Pole.

Explore the rest of the County Museum with the Christmas trail too – see toys that children played with in the centuries past, put 20p into a magical carousel and watch it light up and go around, and sit on a wonderful rocking horse!

Available dates: Friday 27 November and Friday 4 December.

Interested but can’t make these dates? If these dates don’t suit you, please get in touch as we may be able to accommodate your group on a different date. Prices may vary slightly depending on dates and times booked.

You can book the Santa Experience for Friday 27 November and Friday 4 December.

Come and meet Santa in the Old Scullery Kitchen, dressed for Christmas in a traditional way. This room is on the ground floor at the County Museum. Other floors can be reached via stairs or the lift.

Groups can come for half a day (usually 2 hours, 10am – 12.15pm) or a full day (usually 10am – 2.15pm but flexible), dependant on numbers.

Included is a gift for each child visiting Father Christmas, the Christmas trail, and the letter writing/drawing activity. Lunchrooms are also included.

Prices start at £12 per child. Ratio of 1:10; adults go free within this ratio; additional adults £7.30.

Minimum of 25 children or the equivalent payment.

To arrange a date and book, please get in touch with Pippa or Jo on 01299 250416 or email museum@worcestershire.gov.uk.

Interested but can’t make the dates above? If these dates don’t suit you, please get in touch as we may be able to accommodate your group on a different date. Prices may vary slightly depending on dates and times booked.

There is free parking on site for coaches and cars.

Please notify us when booking if you are bringing a coach so that a space can be allocated.

Everyone is welcome at Hartlebury Castle.

Please find Hartlebury Castle’s Access Statement here.

If you have any questions regarding access please get in touch by calling 01299 250797 or emailing ask@hartleburycastle.com.

We reserve the right to charge the full amount for any cancellation within 7 days of a pre-booked visit.

Bookings for groups need to be confirmed at least 14 days before the date of the visit.

You can use relevant images off the website to advertise your visit to your group.

Use of the logo is by request.

Fancy a different group experience?

Here’s what we’ve delivered in the past-

Pirate School

Ooh Argh Me Hearties: Dress up and join Captain Sharkbreath for pirate fun and find out if your crew have what it takes to be very good (or bad!) pirates. Sing sea shanties and learn cannon drill.

Wizard School

Magic Moments: Make a wand and join Professor Bumbledum for Wizard School where you’ll learn about spells and potions!

Our learning sessions are not just for schools!  We can adapt any of our learning sessions for your group’s interests and needs.  Learning sessions include Victorian Schoolroom, Toys Through Time and Below Stairs – see the learning pages of our website for more information. Any learning sessions can be adapted for your group.

We can also create bespoke sessions tailored to your group’s needs including for SEN groups.

For further information please get in touch with Pippa or Jo on 01299 250416 or email museum@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Address: Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ

Hartlebury Castle (Tuesday to Sunday only): 01299 250797 / ask@hartleburycastle.com

Worcestershire County Museum (Monday to Friday only): 01299 250416 / museum@worcestershire.gov.uk

Visit England Gold AwardHartlebury Castle is accredited by the Visit England Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme (VAQAS) and has earned the VAQAS Gold accolade for the high standard of the museum and visitor experience.