Festive Tales

Times 

 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm (relaxed session)

Price 

Tickets are £9 per child, plus booking fee. You only need to purchase a ticket for a baby if you'd like them to receive a gift.

There is no charge for adults, but all adults must have a valid Annual Pass to attend the event at Woodhorn Museum. 

An Annual Pass is £11 (£10 without optional donation) for adults, £10 (9 without optional donation) for Concessions (Over 60s, disabled visitors*, Student Card Holders and Max Card holders). *Accompanying carers - Free.

You can buy your Annual Pass in advance online, as part of your event tickets, or on the gate (but make sure you arrive with plenty of time to do this on the day). Due to space restrictions we ask that a maximum of 2 adults accompany each child.

Step into the magic of Christmas with Festive Tales – a heartwarming experience where children can meet Father Christmas, share their Christmas wishes, and take home an early gift.

Each 30-minute group session includes a cosy festive story time and the chance to have your photograph taken with Father Christmas.

You can also have a go at the drop-in, family friendly festive art activities in the Pop-Up Ashington Group Hut.

Festive Tales begins on Saturday 6 December 2025 and continue every weekend throughout December, with extra sessions on Monday 22, Tuesday 23, and Wednesday 24 December, before Father Christmas has to leave Woodhorn to deliver presents around the world.

Relaxed sessions are also available each day for families who would benefit from a more informal and quieter experience. You can book Relaxed sessions here.

If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us by calling (0191) 277 2410 or emailing info@woodhornmuseum.org.uk.

Important information

Directions: 

Arrival: 

• All Adults attending with children to the session must have a valid annual pass. Please show your pass at the Entrance Hut when you arrive. If you have pre-booked your pass online, this will be issued to you during your first visit. If you do not have an annual pass they can be purchased on the day.  
• Staff on the Entrance Hut will only check annual pass. Please present your tickets for the Festive Tales event at the Workshop Galleries. 
• Please arrive for your booking with sufficient time to purchase an annual pass if required.  

Location:

• Festive Tales will take place within the Workshop Galleries. Crafts will be available for you to use in the workshop galleries whilst you wait for your event. 

Museum Information:

• The Museum will be open between 10am and 4pm.
• For any accessibility information click here.
• The Winding House Cafe opens 10.30am – 3.30pm. Last food orders are at 2.30pm.
•  Except for assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the main Cutter Building, the Winding House Café, or Workshop Galleries.